Connecting To Our Land
Today, we talked about the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, who lived on this land long before we arrived. We wondered what would be most important if we lived in a time before we had modern technology. What would we need to live off the land? Some of you thought about animals, fire, friends, and family. What do you think would be most important?
We started building our own drums using yogurt containers! What special details did you add to your drum? What colours did you choose for your drumstick to make it unique? Every drum is different, just like each of you!
Our story taught us about different ways Indigenous peoples give thanks to the Earth. How do you show your gratitude for the land? Do you show kindness to the creatures you meet? Maybe you take a quiet moment to appreciate the trees, plants, and animals around you. What is one way you can give thanks to the Earth?
We wandered out at Mystery Forest and Cedar Hideaway today. Did you look for critters in the water or begin to learn how to whittle. For those whittlers, can you remember 3 different ways we keep our bodies safe while whittling? (blood bubble, cutting away from your body, wearing gloves)
Along the trail, we stopped to take a closer look at a woolly bear caterpillar. Thanks to Grey Squirrel, we learned how these fuzzy little creatures are said to help us predict what kind of winter is coming. What was this woolly bear telling us about our winter? Do you think we are in for a cold winter or a mild one?
What was your favourite part of our day? Whether you were building a drum, exploring the forest, or learning a new skill, we hope you found something exciting to discover. What is one thing you would like to explore more next time?
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