Thursday, March 19

Hi everyone!

I am so impressed by all the pictures of your hard work!  Keep it up, friends!

Here is video of me reading some of the stories about castles that have been created.

Here are some pictures of your awesome work!

       

Today we will learn a little bit more about Ireland and then it will be time to pack up our bags and go home for spring break.

One of the things we have been learning about at preschool is symbols and what they mean.  Symbols on maps, symbols on signs, symbols as flags, and more.  We already learned about the symbol of a shamrock and how it means "luck".  When I think of Ireland or leprechauns and St. Patrick's day I also think of rainbows.  I wonder what rainbows are a symbol for in Ireland? Take a minute and think...hmm?  Well, I didn't know so I did some research and here is what I found.  In Ireland they tell stories about leprechauns that have pots of gold.  They say that if you can catch a leprechaun then he will give you his pot of gold.   The only problem is, the pot of gold is at the end of a rainbow.  Where is the end of a rainbow?  And what is a rainbow anyways?

Get out your notebook and draw a beautiful rainbow.  Do you know the colors of a rainbow?  I wonder...where do rainbows come from? Make some predictions and have your grown-up write down your ideas.

Watch this video about rainbows!  Try the experiment if you'd like!

Now let's sing a song about rainbows.  There are 7 colors in a rainbow.  Can you name them all?

Did you know that a rainbow is also a symbol in the Bible?  A rainbow is a symbol of God's promise to us, that he will always love us!  Let's make a craft together and then hang it up somewhere in your house so you can always remember how much God loves you!

Let's finish with some rainbow breaths to feel calm and relaxed.

Don't forget to spread love and kindness to everyone around you! Have a wonderful spring break.  I'll be back with more activities and videos after break!  I miss you all!

(Parents- Feel free to use the games, videos and resources posted in the icons on top of the blog over break!)