This past Friday, January 31st we celebrated the Lunar New Year. It was a fun-filled and educational day for the third graders at Burke's. A group of mothers and daughters planned an afternoon of activities so that we could all ring The Year of The Wooden Horse together. The girls dressed in traditional clothing from their various cultures (Vietnamese, Chinese and Korean) and explained different traditions that they have. The girls rotated through three centers (making an origami horse, mandarin character writing and decorating a Year of the Horse themed picture frame). They also tried to guess their teachers' Chinese zodiac signs. They finally guessed the signs of the teachers and found out that they have a dog, rooster, ox and dragon. They were also given fortune cookies and sweet rice balls. It was a fantastic way to start the new year! We have been blessed with parents and family members who are deeply committed to our class this year. I look forward to seeing the other incredible celebrations and presentations they bring into the classroom this year.
GUNG HAY FAT CHOY!
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