Our World Legends Main Lesson began with a week of tales from ancient South American cultures including the Flood Myth of the Incas and the Creation Story of the Mayans

We had a visit from Maya’s mum Sandra who told us about Brazilian culture today.  A highlight from the visit included Sandra teaching us to dance the Samba. 

We learnt about the tradition of Brigadero – a delicious treat customary for children’s parties - parties of all sorts actually because Brazilians love to party!

We have heard the Legend of the Magic Feather from Jamaica and the Tale of the Badger and the Magic Fan from Japan.

The following week saw us immersed in Russian stories including the Legend of Dobrynya the Dragon Slayer and the Myths of Baba Yaga.

We had a wonderful visit from Michael's mum Alexandra who shared some Russian cookery with us and told us about life in Russia today.

This week we are set to learn about Chinese culture including the Legend of Mulan, and the beautiful legend of the Discovery of Silk.  We will also hear some of the legends surrounding the Great Wall of China.

We are looking forward to August's mum Hannah coming to share some traditional Chinese cooking with us.

In all it has been very exciting to hear about Myths and Legends from around the world.  We have learned some poems from different cultures and have been enjoying our theme song ‘It’s a Small World’. 

We start our morning circle with a drum and a rain stick as we sing;

Come my sisters, come my brothers to the sounding of the drum

From the mountains to the hilltops, gather in the morning sun

Silver shines or Mother moon, golden shines our Father sun

Come my sisters, come my brothers gather in the morning sun