The Right Touch

Brave students touching BONGO's scales for the first time.

FIRST CONTACT WITH BONGO
Our students were so careful and gentle in their first encounter with Bongo. They practiced the two-finger pet, stroking her scales gently towards the tail. She was very good. she did not try to bite me or anyone else, though a few good squeezes on my arm indicated that she was scared a couple of times. The children could not get enough of petting her and discovered that she was cool and dry. We look forward to many hands-on visits in the future as she grows more comfortable.

TODAY'S ACTIVITY
Today the raccoon group made "stained glass" collages with tissue paper and waxed paper. The main skill stressed in this activity was gluing technique. We demonstrated how to dip and scrape the brush before applying glue to avoid messy drips. Also well practiced was applying the glue with strokes AWAY from where the paper is held. These seemingly simple skills we often take for granted. The students took great pride in their craft, as is evidenced by the multiple pieces assembled.
















































TODAY'S STORY
Char Siu Bao Boy, by Sandra S. Yamate. A boy feels alienated at his new school because his friends make fun of the BBQ Pork Buns he brings to school for lunch. He loves the delicious flavor of his traditional family's food and decides to bring more to share. One by one, the other children taste the delicacies only to dicover that they too enjoy the sweet flavor within.