The Tooth Fairy Visits!

O.K.  Maybe it's not the REAL tooth fairy, but Darcy Thorburn, our school's tooth tutor.  Each year she visits primary classrooms to teach children how to brush and floss properly. 

She also gives out new toothbrushes! 

The Legend of the Poinsettia

The poinsettia is a flower used as decoration here in the United States near the Christmas season. The plant comes to us originally from Mexico. We read The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola in which a young Mexican has no gift to offer but some green weeds that have red flowers.

Then we all made paper poinsettias!

St. Lucia Day

In Sweden December 13th is called St. Lucia Day. The oldest girl in each family dresses is a white robe with a wreath of candles on her head. She brings rolls and cookies to family members. The candles help fill the dark winter days with light. You'll see that everyone made their own wreaths with (paper) candles!

We also read a book called The Tomten by Astrid Lindgren. In Sweden, a tomten is a good-natured elf that lives on farms and helps with farm chores. At night he watches over the children while they sleep so no harm comes.