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Our Garden of Trees


Our Family Tree

What do we take-away in knowing the generations of our family? 

This week, the preschoolers looked into finding out more information about their family. Not just knowing the names, but learning things that could tell more about who they are or who they someday might become.


They understood that just like the branches of a tree, they are connected to their uncles, aunts, cousins, and grandparents. 

" We came from the same tree."


This sparked the curiosity as they communicated and asked each other questions.

They found connections - similarities on having a small or big family, interests, jobs, or hobbies.  

 

They made a significant discovery that everyone was once a child that grows up to become an adult, which someday will (or may become) parents too. 


They saw that even if people come from different places, they could meet and stay in one place together. 

 

Some names were given after the grandparents or other relatives. 


They grew tired of reading, writing and connecting every names on the tree. But they all showed determination and finished on time. 


Their voices echoed in the Lower Primary hallway as they presented their work to the class. 


Confident and proud, the students shared their family stories to the audience. 

 

They realized that their parents share the similar characteristics or interests like their grandparents or their siblings, like: cooking, sports or talents.


They challenged themselves as they showed their creativity in presenting their version of their Family Tree. 


Other students and teachers who passed by looked and were in awe with the beautiful colourful garden in front of the preschool classroom. 


What's new in the preschool classroom?


Our cozy calming reading corner! 







 

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