// Curriculum Update: Week of Jan. 14 //

As we prepare for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we have been reading books about his accomplishments and discussing how he made the United States a more peaceful and loving place.  We learned how MLK showed people how to make change through love instead of hate. We read “My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart” by Angela Farris Watkins. This story, about Martin Luther King Jr., is told through the eyes of his niece. We also made a poster to express how we are peaceful and kind in the Red Room and we remember how to solve conflicts the way MLK said to- through our words.  We read another story called “Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King” by Jean Marzollo. We discussed how we are all different on the outside, but what truly matters is who we are on the inside. 

We practice peace in Red Room through singing “We all Sing with the Same Voice” and “Peace Like a River”. We also notice peace in the sights, smells, tastes, feelings, and the words we hear in the classroom. 

We have also enjoyed seeing our friends’ joyful faces as they show their families their favorite works in the classroom. We hope you have enjoyed Work With Your Child Week!