The focus for November has been giving thanks and giving back. Michael and Penny participated in a number of activities at school that involved caring for those who are needy. We put together a giving basket for t our local food pantry, the kids did well picking out items that they thought the family would need. All the while we discussed why some have and some don't. Michael pointed out "Sometimes Mom, that's just the way the world works"
The school day has been filled with music, creation and discovery. Beethoven was the featured artist and the kids made a paper cone just like Beethoven used to have because he was hard of hearing.
The nice weather allowed for the kids to go on a scavenger hunt throughout the school grounds.
Additionally they got take a crack at making their butter that the historical society. They also got to set a "fancy" table. Everyone was very careful.
They ended this week with a Thanksgiving feast, everyone brought something to share. The kids chose to be a pilgrim or Indian. They discussed how this day came about and the importance of being thankful, but also giving back. Check out the video of the feast,
https://www.facebook.com/NorthwestSuburbanMontessoriSchool/videos/10156251423330475/
The kindness and grace that came of this month transcended to home as well. It has been great the see both of them work at being more mindful of each other and of their parents! While I hope this lasts forever, Ill ride this train as long as I can.
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