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Celebrate

Everyday in our life at preschool is a celebration! 

As part of the Tuning In activities this week, the preschoolers looked at the word "CELEBRATE".


What does it mean to celebrate? 

What do we see, hear, feel, experience when we celebrate? 


How much do we know about different celebrations around the world? 


Through the ‘Gallery Walk’, they saw different photos of ways people around the world celebrate. 


They wrote what they see, think and wonder.


They talked to each other and shared insights about the meaning, message, or importance of what they saw.


 


As they went around and communicated through conversation or writing, they developed language, ideas to help them navigate around their inquiry in this unit. 


Furthermore, they showed their creativity and thoughtful thinking process. 

Without giving away the answer, they drew an object, that represented an event that is celebrated in their family.  


Then the preschoolers enjoyed trying to guess what everybody drew. 



Interestingly, we noted that FOOD, DRINKS, , CLOTHiNG (COSTUMES), and DECORATIONS are common themes that we find in all celebrations. 


Now, the question is, “What is the significance of this event to our family?”






 

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