Last week we celebrated our seventeenth Family Day at COLM. This year, we decided to try a new plan for the day. Our day began as normal, and the primary children arrived at school and prepared for their parent's arrival. Once the parents arrived, the children eagerly greeted their parents and then eagerly gave their parents "lessons" on their favorite materials.
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| Map of South America |
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| Trinomial Cube |
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| Button Frame |
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| Trinomial Cube |
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| Map of North America |
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| Buckle Frame Stereognostically (blindfolded) |
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| Map of South America |
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| Number Cards and Counters |
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Wood Polishing
The toddlers showed off some of their favorite activities, too - 'rowing' the boat and flower arranging.
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After the children had the opportunity to share some of their much loved work with their parents, they each packed a box for
Operation Christmas Child. Our small school packed 25 boxes, together with the
church Sunday School and Youth Group we were able to donate just over 100 boxes!
Once the boxes were packed, the parents headed upstairs to watch our slide show of the first half of our school year (I can't believe that much has passed already!). The slideshow was followed by a little "performance" of two songs about giving thanks--one song is from Ghana and it's sung at the end of the harvest in Ghana and the second song was about what each child was thankful for.
Pr. Terri also told the story of the fishes and loaves to the children. I found this to be very touching because each child had only brought in a small item, yet together we made 3 huge crockpots of soup and we had plenty of homemade bread from Erika and Ms. Stefanie. Susan made special nut and egg free chocolate chip cookies and Sally's Catering donated a large tray of deserts. Plus, lots of families brought in the little extras like coffee, juice, cups, flatware, etc....
And then, the moment arrived to be able to taste the soup that the children had made...
...and they enjoyed it! We are so grateful for each and every family at our school and feel so blessed to have you as part of our COL family. Happy Thanksgiving!!
