This week, we learned about the Navajo Tribe. The Navajo are one of the largest Native American tribes in the U.S. They are known for their strong traditions, beautiful artwork, and love for the land. They are especially famous for their weaving and the amazing rugs they make, which tell stories and show their respect for nature.

We also read The Goat in the Rug, a delightful story about a Navajo weaver named Glenmae and her goat, Geraldine. The story is told from Geraldine’s perspective as she describes the step-by-step process of how she becomes part of Glenmae’s woven rug. It helped us learn about the traditional techniques of Navajo weaving and the hard work and creativity involved. After reading, we started weaving our own rugs. The children worked hard and it took most of the week, but their rugs turned out wonderful.

On Thursday, we had our first snowfall of the year. It was a magical day and we enjoyed playing and exploring in the snow.

On Friday, we read Fry Bread, a story about how fry bread is an important part of Native American culture. It represents family, community, and history, bringing people together. Fry bread is more than just food—it tells the story of resilience and togetherness.

We also learned how many cultures around the world have their own versions of fry bread, like mekitsi in Bulgaria, bhatura in India, gogosi in Romania, shrak in Jordan, uštipci in Croatia and Bosnia, tiganopsomo in Greece, and borsok in Kyrgyzstan. This shows how food connects us all, no matter where we come from.

After reading the book, we made and tasted our own fry bread. It was a fun and delicious way to learn about the importance of food in bringing people and cultures together as well of the importance of history!

Wishing you a wonderful break and a joyful Thanksgiving! I am so grateful for the opportunity to get to know your children and learn alongside them this year.