Cultural Celebrations!

Yesterday and today the grade ones and twos learned all about how different cultures celebrate their New Year!  We were divided into four groups and did two stations each day.  We learned about four different cultural celebrations - Hanukkah, Chinese New Year, Diwali and Ramadan. We learned that although each culture celebrates in a slightly different way they all have many things in common.  They all eat special food, gather with family and friends to celebrate, have lots of lights, and give special gifts to people.   Mrs. Metz taught us about Ramadan and the intricate art work that people put on their hands and arms.  She even drew some on us!  We got to practice making our own designs on paper. In Mrs. Isles' room we made Chinese lanterns and in Mrs. Drew's room we learned how to play the dreidel game.  In our room we made diyas out of plasticine and put an LED light in them.  Mrs. Betts even turned out all the lights and we could see them glow!  They looked awesome!  Here are some pictures of our creations.