Diving Deeper into Feathers Together

Still in awe of the friendship between storks Malena and Klepetan, we continue to dive deeper into their story this week. Through our conversations, reflections, and creative explorations, we spend time thinking about these two characters and what their relationship teaches us about care, loyalty, and connection. Their story inspires us to imagine, wonder, and express our ideas in many meaningful ways.

Dhanika, drawing on her kinaesthetic abilities, makes an effortful attempt to stand like a stork on one leg, carefully balancing her body with focus and determination.

Tvisha, on the other hand, expresses her mindfulness toward the challenging situations faced by Malena and Klepetan. She offers food and blankets to comfort them, in the hope of extending care and warmth to the two storks. 

Through our thoughtful gesture, we demonstrates empathy and compassion, showing our understanding of how small acts of kindness can support others during difficult times.

​It is time to hang our bird feeders on the tree branches at our backyard. The ladder wobbles just a little as Anthony insists on holding it steady, even though it does not really need holding. His hands reach up anyway, determined, important.

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Ryan, carries his with a smile, glancing toward the fence as if a bird may already be watching. There is a seriousness to it, the kind we bring to small tasks that feel big. 

From hearts that feel for Malena, we picture Malena balancing, stretching, and discovering new ways to play, even with one wing. 

Luka balances carefully, wobbles a little, and flaps his single wing.

Every step becomes an adventure for Emily, every balancing act a game. In her mind, she twirls with the wind, stretches between spaces, and discovers ways to explore around.

Anthony chooses to be Klepetan who feels brave, curious, and full of life. 

And no matter the weather, sunny skies or rainy days, Tvisha and Anthony remind us of how Malena and Klepetan are always together. With their feathers side by side, their hearts feel brave and full of courage. When Anthony says that the height of their structure is too challenging, Tvisha offers her support. She asks if it's okay to lift him so he can reach the heigher part. With Tvisha's helping hands, Anthony is able to climb and place the magna tile, working together just like Malena and Klepetan.

Dhanika, being a kind and caring friend, gather split leaves to make an arrangement for the birds. With a compassionate heart, she wants to offer them a tiny feast.

Then, with watercolors in our hand, we carefully fill in the spaces between the leaves and twigs, adding bright colors that make the arrangement look magical. Each drop brings our creation to life, turning nature and art into a joyful gift for the birds.

The morning of the field trip feels different from the moment we wake up. If feels like the day has been waiting just for us. Backpacks are packed a little lighter than usual, and there is a quiet buzz in the air that follows us onto the bus.

When we finally arrive, we observe water, still and greenish in places, ringed by grass and trees that lean in like they are listening. It does not take us long for someone to mention, "Ducks!".

During our visit to the duck pond, we slow down to observe ducks swimming peacefully across the water. Some of us point excitedly at the baby ducks, while others listen carefully to the sounds around us.

Through this shared experience, we demonstrate curiosity, wonder, and a growing connection with nature. As we walk together, we practice cooperation and develop confidence in exploring our environment. This field trip offers meaningful opportunities for learning through observation, conversation, and sensory exploration.

We have a few questions to ponder when we observe the life of the ducks in the water. 

• How are the ducks moving in the water?
• What do we notice around the ducks?
• How do we think the ducks feel?

The duck pons becomes a space for meaningful conversations, wonder, and collaborative learning as we explore the world around us.

The nearby zipline indeed is not going to be ever missed! One by one, turn by turn, the fear melts into thrill. We hold on tight. Others lean into it, already planning to do it again.

Kindest,
Children & Friends.