Snowmen, Steelers, and Incredible Thinkers

This week we finished up talking about America, and we began talking about countries around the world. When concluding our discussion of America, we were discussing the different freedoms we have in this country. We talked about how we can choose a place to worship, and how we can read the Bible, and our privelege to vote for our leaders. One friend asked if we had to vote since we lived in America. I explained that you don't have to vote, but it is your responsibility as a citizen in this country. At hearing that, she exclaimed, "But Miss Beck, I don't know how to vote!" I told her she couldn't vote until she was an adult and that she would learn how, and she was very relieved to hear it.

When we were discussing having the freedom to choose a place of worship and the freedom to read the Bible, I mentioned that people in some other countries are not allowed to do those things. My KinderFriends couldn't believe it! The answer was simple to them: "Why don't they just move so they can do those things?" That gave us a wonderful opportunity to discuss why people come to this country, both in the past and now. I have to say I'm proud of the way my KinderFriends think :)

Our classroom is all hyped up about the Steelers going to the Super Bowl (although I must admit, I'm probably one of the most excited!!). Because of our snow day last Friday, we didn't get to make something to show our support before the AFC Title game, so we are making up for it now! Expect lots of football talk from us for the next few weeks, and lots of learning through it!

Check out the snowman activities we did last week. Enjoy!!

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