Kids will always like something shiny and new, even if they have an older version of the same thing.
Last week was actually the perfect time to show them the importance of remembering and honoring people and things from the past. First there was Independence day when as a nation we celebrate the valor of men who led our freedom struggle, and then this week as Malayalees we start to celebrate the Onam season.
This time around we thought to have a different view of the onam festivities. Its important that while we show children new things, they also understand the value of old ideas.
The new- a farmer's song with a display of the bountiful harvest at this time of year, a payasam parade to challenge the moms, and a robust team event- a tug-of-war for the kids!
The old -our joy was triple fold! we had as guests at school this morning one of the founding partners of Friends playschool,an ex-teacher and storyteller par excellence,and best of all - old students visiting with us!
We had a mixed bag of treats for the children this Onam -celebrating the new with the old!
Last week was actually the perfect time to show them the importance of remembering and honoring people and things from the past. First there was Independence day when as a nation we celebrate the valor of men who led our freedom struggle, and then this week as Malayalees we start to celebrate the Onam season.
This time around we thought to have a different view of the onam festivities. Its important that while we show children new things, they also understand the value of old ideas.
The new- a farmer's song with a display of the bountiful harvest at this time of year, a payasam parade to challenge the moms, and a robust team event- a tug-of-war for the kids!
The old -our joy was triple fold! we had as guests at school this morning one of the founding partners of Friends playschool,an ex-teacher and storyteller par excellence,and best of all - old students visiting with us!
We had a mixed bag of treats for the children this Onam -celebrating the new with the old!
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