My class has enjoyed learning about India over the past two weeks. They have learnt about some landmark tourist destinations in India as well as the different cultures and religions found there. The children who have visited these places were able to share their experiences with us all.
To finish off this section of our round the world trip, Mrs Rayner and I planned a number of fun activities.
On Thursday we made chicken curry, chopping up chicken and adding spices was great fun. We were all salivating as the aromatic flavours began to fill the classroom! We could not wait for our India day where we would get to taste what we had cooked!
There was much excitement as we discussed our outfits and what we planned to do on Friday! My class went home so excited for school the next day!
I was so amazed at how beautiful everyone looked on Friday in their stunning Indian outfits. Both Mrs Rayner and I joined in the fun.
Mrs Van Elden who has just recently returned from a trip to India, began the day by sharing her experiences with us all. We learnt so much.
Noori then showed us how to make roti's which we were to eat with our curry later in the day.
Just before first break we learnt about rangoli patterns that the Hindus design and decorate during Diwali. Whilst the children planned their patterns, all the grade 2 children had some mendi stamped onto their hands and arms.
The red square became a zone of bright colours as all the grade two's drew their rangoli patterns in chalk. Everybody complimented the children on their beautiful designs.
To finish the exciting fun filled day, we all tucked into the delicious chicken curry accompanied by freshly made rotis.
Everyone agreed that our last 'stop' in India was fun, and that we all eagerly await our next destination...China!
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