What Should We Do Today? Freedom By Natalie Cloutier
Many beautiful things happen in November up in the north. Fall is just ending, winter is just beginning. November is the month to remember those who have fought to keep us safe and free. Yes, Remembrance Day is a special occasion that many of us like to pay our respects to and pass on this value to our children. This issue will concentrate on fall activities as well as a special craft you can do with your little one in remembrance to those who have fallen for our freedom. Poem: In Flanders fields by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch, be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
Craft: Finger Print Poppy Wreath You’ll need: - Red finger paint and green finger paint - Something to act as a pallet to put paint in (ie: margarine lid, scrap paper…) - Painting paper Instructions: - Dab your child’s thumb in the red paint and press down on the paper. - Do this 4 times on each corner of an imaginary square. - Dab your child’s thumb into the green paint and press down in the middle of the four red thumb prints. - Continue to do this all around to make a wreath.
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