The children and I have been enjoying our "visit" to China. The children have learned lots of new facts about China. In art class, they made examples of Chinese dragons which are on display in the hallway. Today, they will be engaged in a Readers Theater script entitled, The Lion Dancer. On Monday, the children will re-enact a Chinese New Year Parade complete with a Lion Dancer and a good luck dragon as they visit each classroom.
While studying about China, I did take the time to share with my students that China is not allowed to practice freely their religious beliefs. We discussed what that would be like to go to church and find the doors were locked and the priest was gone. I did share with them that there still are Christians in China, but they must keep this private.
At school we are celebrating the Olympics. Out in the hall we are keeping track of a few countries and their gold medals. Today, I told my students that they are all winners and I gave them all a "gold medal"!! I was made out of a fruit roll-up and a vanilla cookie.
Well, I hope you all have a nice weekend.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Barth
