All of the kindergartners had the task of creating their country's flag and decorating a paper doll in clothing from their home country. Fun projects for D and I.
As we drew and colored 7 red stripes, 6 white stripes, and 50 stars, I told her the symbolism of our flag. T was away for work and when we skyped that night, I asked D why we have 50 stars on our flag. She responded, "Because that's what fills up the space." Maybe we'll get it next year.
The kindergartners "visited" 11 different countries this week, all put together by the parents. D and her classmates did some awesome stuff, learning about USA, Australia, Armenia, Canada, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Taiwan, Spain, Japan, and Nigeria. Such fun activities!D and her classmates finish up their Thailand lesson- bookmarks with their names written in Thai. They were also taught about traditional Thai clothing.
D and classmates dressing for winter in Canada. They kept the clothes just long enough to snap photos- and then peeled them off, as it is definitely not blustery cold here!
On the last day, the whole elementary school participated in an International parade and assembly, each child dressing in a traditional outfit or something celebrating their homeland. Here are D and a few of her classmates before school. I think she was feeling a bit drab in her American costume- denim skirt and red and white stripey tank. She coped- and we talked about celebrating our friends and the clothes from their home countries and how that was something very special about them.
The band played and made the atmosphere so much fun!
It was marvelous! Over 1000 kids from 60 different countries in some of the most beautiful outfits. Wish I had taken more photos of the other costumes.
Hooray for International Week! Loved it!
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