Fare Thee Well: June
Fare thee well my dears
may love and light kiss your years
with playful insights
(~Liz)
may love and light kiss your years
with playful insights
(~Liz)
On this day we honor the children and families who are leaving us for their next big adventure.
As summer solstice approaches, teachers prepare 'kindergarten letters' speaking to the unique strengths and competencies of each child. The children make their crowns with take-apart materials to wear at the ceremony. Each child will receive a hand-made fairy as symbol of the magic of all that is Stepping Stones. A teacher makes the yearbooks and the children add their special touch to the cover. During this time of preparing we remember stories of growing, learning and being together.
The right of passage arrives. We gather in the late afternoon forming an archway for the Fare-Thee-Wellers to travel so that the whole family can feel our community surrounding them as they walk on. We sing "Simple Gifts". A teacher shares poignant stories of each child. The crystal bowl of water mirrors each child's gaze as they make a wish for their future. In unison we raise our arms upwards and outwards in "love and light" for the child. There is a celebration of applauds mixed with tears, laughter, and hugs.
We potluck at Oakledge Park enjoying the summer air, good company with delicious berry fruit cups topped with whipped cream!
As summer solstice approaches, teachers prepare 'kindergarten letters' speaking to the unique strengths and competencies of each child. The children make their crowns with take-apart materials to wear at the ceremony. Each child will receive a hand-made fairy as symbol of the magic of all that is Stepping Stones. A teacher makes the yearbooks and the children add their special touch to the cover. During this time of preparing we remember stories of growing, learning and being together.
The right of passage arrives. We gather in the late afternoon forming an archway for the Fare-Thee-Wellers to travel so that the whole family can feel our community surrounding them as they walk on. We sing "Simple Gifts". A teacher shares poignant stories of each child. The crystal bowl of water mirrors each child's gaze as they make a wish for their future. In unison we raise our arms upwards and outwards in "love and light" for the child. There is a celebration of applauds mixed with tears, laughter, and hugs.
We potluck at Oakledge Park enjoying the summer air, good company with delicious berry fruit cups topped with whipped cream!