Friends created music for a very long time today. It started with an impromptu caroling rehearsal. We sang loud and strong and accompanied ourselves with jingle bells. We moved on to working with rhythm sticks. We found soft/hard places to tap our sticks. We tapped them loudly, softly and with a medium volume. Then we added Hap Palmer’s “Tap Your Sticks”.  We passed out all of our instruments and took song requests. We explored time signature and tempos by counting along to the music. We ended our music making with our usual meditation.

We took yesterday’s painting project to the next level today by creating a Christmas tree and adding a sparkly garland.

We watched Finn exercise tremendous determination as he worked at getting a nail out of a board.

Tami set out a round wreath with fabric scraps and friends worked at tying the fabric around the wreath.

Jane, Arleigh and Sophie have been practicing their rock band for a few days now. A few of the lyrics that were being sung were “oh Sister…..oh sister….”

Our holiday mail box has come out and this week we’ve been watching as friends deliver, sort, cut out and glue holiday cards. Opening and closing the mailbox is the center of many friend’s work.

We gathered around our lighted tree for a final rehearsal before heading outside.

Wee Sprouts: Pea pods and cucumbers. Breakfast: Corn Chex and bananas. Lunch: Whole grain rice with chicken, corn and apple slices. Snack: Goldfish and raisins.

Have a great day.