Light is Returning
by Charlie Murphy
One planet is turning
Circle on her path
around the sun
Earth Mother is calling
Her children home.
Light is returning
Even though this is the darkest hour
No one can hold
Back the dawn.
So keep it burning
Let’s keep the flame of hope alive
Let’s make the journey
Through the storm.
(sung at Atkinson’s Winter Social)
December
Winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, is around December 21.
In the Gardens
- Record and sketch in garden journals.
- If it snows, get pictures of the gardens.
- Study the winter solstice: learn about planetary motion and solstice related customs, cultural rituals.
Garden Maintenance
- Check cloches so crops are protected in the event of a cold snap.
Class Plans for the Garden
Kindergarten
- Feeder Watch (bird seed ornaments): “Winter Birds”*
1st Grade
- Feeder Watch (bird seed ornaments)
2nd Grade
- Winter in the Magic Garden (trim and tuck in for winter)
- Feeder Watch (bird seed ornaments)
3rd Grade
- Feeder Watch
- Native Habitat project
4th Grade
- Feeder Watch (Winter Birds*)
- Seed Saving
5th Grade
- Feeder Watch (Winter Birds*)
- Plants in winter
*=Lesson Binder with descriptions available in the OLG supply closet
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