Our Place in the Universe

Last week, the younger group discussed our place in the universe, reflecting on the vastness of God’s creation and our unique and particular role in His plan. It was especially interesting to see an actual photo of the universe as related to where we live right now. Flip through the slides below.

Later, we practiced “making a silence”, an exercise that invites children to quiet their minds and foster a sense of inner peace. We live in a noisy world, filled with so many sounds that can drain us emotionally and spiritually. Many of us rarely have the opportunity to experience silence or to savor the quieter sounds of nature around  us. During this lesson, children are guided by the teacher to become very still and quiet for a given amount of time. Knowing it’s a challenge (“It takes great strength to make a silence!”), children find this game fun and get a great sense of satisfaction when the entire room is perfectly still.

Students also enjoyed some practical life activities, such as silver polishing and grating cinnamon. In the atrium, these activities provide hands-on, concrete experiences that develop practical skills, and nurture concentration and reflection.

The older students continued work on the aquaponics project, planting seeds and observing the fish. We also packaged and labeled the dog biscuits which are ready to sell at the Calvary Bazaar!