Back In Action!

A radial sunburst pattern, painted by Athena

TODAY'S ACTIVITIES
The rain confined us largely to our classroom for the day. This was of little consequence, because our class gets along so well and attendance has been lower this week due to holiday travel and family obligations. The most popular of activities were the small Lego table, the big block area, glazing ceramics and a large group visit with Bongo.

BONGO'S GROWING FAN BASE
With guests from Room 5 visiting, our class wanted to introduce our very active pet. Everyone handled her with care as instructed and were very patient and informative to our guests who had questions about snakes. Liberal amounts of Purell before and after the session followed by more handwashing are standard practice. For Alexander's Birthday, he demonstrated how to stand like a tree so she'd climb around as in the wild. I don't think trees are as ticklish as he was, though.

TODAY'S STORY
Blue Rabbit And Friends, by Christopher Wormell. Using bold linocut illustrations, the author tells the tale of Blue Rabbit, who is unhappy with his surroundings. As he searches for more appealing accomodations, he encounters other animals in similar situations: Bear in a wading pool; Goose in a doghouse; and Dog in the burrow of daisy-covered hillside. As you may expect, they realize, one by one, that another would find his home more suitable. All, except for Blue Rabbit, who sets off on his bicycle in search of "adventure". To find out, tune in tomorrow for the sequel (and a lesson in honest accountability), Blue Rabbit And The Runaway Wheel.