"I Have a Dream"
1/25/2020
Spreading joy and kindness are always a main focus in our Early Kindergarten class. To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we spent time learning about his values and his message. He believed in freedom, justice, equality and love. He was a hero for all of us as he stood against racism and oppression. A great visual demonstration to help the children understand Dr Martin Luther King Jr. 's message was the egg activity. The students worked together to paint eggs using paint and brushes making each egg a different color. After the eggs were dry, the children took turns cracking them noticing that the inside of the eggs were the same. I explained how our differences are what makes us unique and special but just like the eggs we are the same inside. We all have emotions of laughter, joy, sadness and love and this is what should hold us together. Each day we work to create an environment where students support each other and spread kindness. You may have heard your child talk about an imaginary bucket and what it means to be a “bucket filler”. A bucket filler is someone who spreads joy and happiness. Sharing, complimenting, helping and using manners are all ways to fill someones bucket and make them happy. We read the story, “Have you Filled a Bucket Today” by Carol McCloud. Afterward, the students used pom poms to fill a bucket as they said kind words to each other. They also drew pictures and practiced writing ways to spread joy. It is especially important to teach children that they are part of a larger community and that everyone is responsible for those around them. This week, each preschooler donated a toy to a child in need. Giving charity encourages children to develop a sense of compassion and empathy towards those around them. Sharing the experience of donating to charity with children shows them from a young age that they can make positive changes in the world.
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