Amy's Class Notes

Welcome to Hayground School, Moore family! Amy’s class was delighted to receive a new student today. Mayani and her family relocated here from California, and we are thrilled to share a classroom with her.

Watching each child naturalist interact with our class bunny is beautiful. We have learned to be gentle and patient with Whiskers. Just like you and I, he will let us know if he wants alone time, food, or friendship. Children are encouraged to sit on the floor and let Whiskers come to them, and he will! The more patient we are, the more he trusts us. Conversations about the bunny often lead to conversations about us and the boundaries that are important to each of us. We relate the conversation to our interactions with Sensitive Plants, aka Mimosa pudica, When the leaves of a Sensitive Plant are touched, they fold up, into a closed or protected position. When we are feeling overwhelmed, we become a kind of sensitive plant, and protect ourselves in some way until we feel safe. After all, we are fauna too.

Reading logs are due each Monday. Children should be reading with a grownup 4-5 times per week.

— November 20, 2023