I have a dream..
Is it Friday already?! What a busy week it has been!
This week in the forest we have been learning about different cultures by celebrating Black History Month. Our amazing forest educators organised wonderful activities inspired by great people from the African American community.
Some of the highlights of this week were learning about:
🎨 Alma Thomas.
Thomas is perceived as an amazing role model for women, African American’s and other artists. Alma was also the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art.
To celebrate her contribution to the art world and the African American community our children tried to mimic her beautiful mosaic pictures. They experimented with dripping glue and cutting small square shaped pieces of paper. We added our unique touch to this art project by creating bunnies, hearts, rainbows and of course, some pigeons.
🚦 Garrett Augustus Morgan
Everyday on our way to the forest, school or home we pass by so many traffic lights. But have you really thought, who has invented something so simple, but so effective?
Well, this week our Forest Folk learnt about Garrett Morgan and his invention. Then while we were using carton and tissue paper to create our own traffic light, we also worked on our fine motor skills and pincer grip. It was also an opportunity for us to discuss road safety and the meaning of the different colours on the traffic light.
đź’Martin Luther king
Martin Luther King was an American activist, who became the most visible spokesman and leader in the American civil rights movement. Our little explorers learnt about his inspiring speech “I have a dream” and spoke about equality. We discussed the importance of being kind to each other, regardless of any differences we might have. We then created a beautiful display board, where we all shared what our dreams are. Oh, how we dream of a peaceful world, where we can all play together no matter what.
đź•ŠQuote of the week:
“People are all different, just as the leaves are different!” - LL, LFF Chiswick
Little Forest Folk
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