The Rhythm in Our Everyday Moments

When the music starts, a spontaneous dance is being enjoyed by Luka and Tvisha. Our bodies are naturally attuned to rhythm. From a young age, we begin to move our bodies in sync with music. This connection between the body and rhythm is deeply ingrained in human nature, making dancing an instinctive response to music. In other words, shared movement in response to music fosters our feelings of connection and unity.

We welcome the spring season through our beloved tradition in egg decorating. We paint and dye eggs in pastel colours . The idea we welcome the spring season through the tradition of Easter eggs is it symbolizes the connection between renewal and new beginnings and the beauty of the changing season.

The changing season to Spring is identified to the birth of flowers of different colours. The transition also includes eggs as symbols of renewal of warmer season. Similarly, in ancient traditions, eggs are seen as a symbol of the Earth’s awakening after winter.

In regard to counting the eggs, Luka enjoys this opportunity to learn about a one-to-one correspondence. He exhibits an ability to match one object to one number as we count. Using Easter eggs to count one-to-one correspondence is great to practice our skill in a fun and engaging way!

After painting them, we choose to work with a splattering paint technique to add some gold or silver for a different texture. After we pout the paint into small containers, we dip the bristles of the toothbrush into the paint. 

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Emily is observed to be engaging her fingers to flick the bristles, causing the paint to splatter. We figure it is quite challenging to this new non-brush technique. However, we are quite curious in trying out to splatter in different directions and from varying heights to create different effects. 

Once we are satisfied with the ways our eggs turn out, it is the time now to attach them to the wreath. During the learning experience, we too discuss about the orientation of the arrangement of the eggs. We make sure we leave enough space between the eggs for a balanced look.

In addition to incorporating the spirit of Easter in our everyday moments, we include mixing, measuring, and baking our bran muffins with Easter-themed edible decorations. For example, we add bunnies, chicks, and eggs-shaped on top of our muffins once we are done with baking.

During our group discussion we continue our thinking together time in relation to our planning of dedicating a vegetable garden bed. It is wonderful that Kai thinks so thoughtfully about nature and all the creatures around. Kai's perspective, considering the squirrels from an empathetic point-of-view, shows a deep sense of connection with the environment and the animals that share it.

Similarly, Pranssi shares about her thinking that "Perhaps the squirrels like to be part of the family of birds." Pranssi's perspective is beautiful-it brings an even deeper level of empathy to the situation by thinking about the squirrels as part of the same "family" as the birds. It suggests a desire to see the garden as a shared space, where all creatures, big and small, are welcome. By viewing the squirrels as part of the bird family, Pranssi encourages inclusivity and a sense of community for all the creatures that inhabit the garden.

​Over the past few weeks, our classroom has been filled with wonder, questions, and growing things—literally! Together, we’ve been learning about the life cycle of a seed, and it’s been incredible to witness our excitement as we watch tiny seeds transform before our eyes.

With the support of our practicum student, Rae, we explore each stage of the seed cycle in depth—from the moment the seed is planted to its journey through germination, growing roots and stems, sprouting leaves, and eventually blooming into flowers. Rae guides us through this process, helping us visualize how plants grow and what they need to thrive: sunlight, water, air, and time.

As we revisit the stages during a group discussion, Nora and Kai are able to clearly explain the cycle on their own. It is such a joy to see how both Nora and Kai connect each step of the cycle and are able to communicate their understanding with confidence. Their explanations reflect how deeply they are engaged with the topic and how well they grasp the connection between plants and pollinators.

We create a fun sensory experience using hair gel in zip-lock bags taped to the table. Luka and Kalyan explore the squishy texture with their fingers and chat about how it feels. Moments like these spark language, curiosity, and connection through sense of touch.

Today, Luka proudly points to each letter on the cover of our storybook and says them one by one, sharing the title. What a wonderful way to build early literacy and confidence!

Creating a climbing dome learning experience with a classical music at the background allows us to perceive the constant changes of distance and height. It certainly helps us to cultivate the sense of space. With the strong sense of space we know how to look at things from different angles.

It is a time-honored game played among us of various cultures and ages. Many of us can probably remember the joy, the thrill, and the strategy.  For Luka and Kalyan who experience sensory processing differences, hide-and-seek may also offer a play-based learning opportunity to work on regulation through the senses.

Kindest,
​Children & Friends.