Heart Craft

Jackson brought home yet another unique craft from school on Tuesday. This heart is made from vines all twisted around and weaved in and out with different colors of vines. He was so proud of it! We had to make a special trip back to the kindergarten to make sure he had it. Each day of the week they have special activities or assignments to do. On Tuesday and Thursday the preschool teacher comes and does things with the older kids from stories, to crafts to just exploring the forest and learning more about "earth." He tells me some of the most interesting stories on those days. Melanie tells Jackson (and the two other American boys) the stories in german first to see how much they understand. According to his teacher he really does understand a lot of german, but does't speak it. That is great and one of the reasons why we wanted him to go there. It's a great opportunity for him to learn the language. He came home yesterday and told me a new word that he learned. But I can't quite remember...I'm still on the first cup of coffee. ;-) On Fridays Jutta's (the founders) daughter comes and teaches the kids french. He brought home a paper last week that was all labeled with things he colored in french.

The work he brings home will be treasured for years to come. What a great way to be able to look back and remember the great opportunity he had at the waldkindergarten.