Today we packed our bags and traveled from North America all the way to Africa!
In Arts & Crafts, students heard a fable about Anansi
(pictured above), the trickster. They heard Anasi and the Magic Stick by Eric Kimmel. Students learned that Anasi is a West African god. He often takes the shape of a spider and is considered to be the god of all knowledge of stories. He is also one of the most important characters of the West Africa culture because his stories teach important lessons. Tammy Denease came to share African fables, including stories of Anasi with us. She also taught our students how to focus and mimic to prepare for a storytelling performances.
Students read Chinye, a West African Cinderella story, by Obi Onyefulu. Students prepared traditional fruit and vegetable ka-bobs that are popular in African culture.
Mikata is a word from West Africa meaning "all of us" explaining that it takes a full community to make music and participate in dance.
We had a great day in Africa today. Tomorrow, we are learning animal tales!
Parents -- please remember to return your Parent Survey that was sent home before the program. If you need another copy of it, please ask in the morning when you drop your child off at Folktale Fiesta or email me ([email protected]) and I will attach it for you!
We had a great day in Africa today. Tomorrow, we are learning animal tales!
Parents -- please remember to return your Parent Survey that was sent home before the program. If you need another copy of it, please ask in the morning when you drop your child off at Folktale Fiesta or email me ([email protected]) and I will attach it for you!