Ice, Forgiveness

A January Thaw
E.L. Benedict

A glitter in the winter sun, a row of shining tips
And drops of water coming down in slow and solemn drips
What is this music regular, this rhythm without a flaw?
'Tis the icicles a-weeping in a January thaw

What a perfect week to learn about ice!
Since our attendance has been so low, however, we will be extending the current studies for two more weeks.
We will be exploring ice, observing icicles, making ice sun catchers, watching ice melt, talking all about the process of things freezing, and also discussing forgiveness.

Special treats will include frozen bananas and hot chocolate and stories by the fire.

We are starting a new book called Katy and the Big Snow which ties in nicely with our current weather situation as well. Information about all the activities we will be doing along with this story have been sent home or will come home shortly in your child's folder. Please bring the folders every day as this is a great way to keep in touch and provides a place to put important information regarding our learning units. You may also use the folder as a place to put your tuition payments and any notes for the teacher!

Indoor "ice skating", ice painting, freeze dance and musical hugs are some of the upcoming events.

We will hear a story told called North Wind and Little Jack Frost and other books we will share together are:

Ice Palace by Deborah Blumenthal
Ivy's Icicle; Forgiving Others by Gary Bower
The Icicle Forest by Gail Herman
Out on the Ice in the Middle of the Bay by Peter Cumming
Skating with Bears by Andrew Breakspeare
Show Each Other Forgiveness by Melody Carlson
Under the Yellow Moon by Edith Hope Fine

This week's reflection: Forgiveness

" Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life."
-George McDonald

"Accepting what has occurred in the past as well as what is occurring in the present, is in itself an act of forgiveness. When we forgive the moments in our lives, we accept them for what they are - without trying to change them. In return, we open ourselves up to receiving Life with all of its lessons, its beauty, its sorrows...we accept that every event in our life has a purpose. Spend some time this week contemplating issues that are causing pain in your life. Allow yourself to use this time to forgive the events and accept them for what they are. Allow yourself to break free of resistance and the desire to make it right or change it. This type of surrender will in turn give you the peace you desire."

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