We share with you some pieces of our usual spring circle. For the children, this is a delightful dance of in-breath and out-breath, flowing with chaos and opening to a light-filled peace. For us adults, the storminess juxtaposed the temperate weather of this circle may reflect what we are experiencing in the world currently–and consequently in ourselves. This circle ends with a partnered game that gives children an important tactile experience, while we can see the metaphor of feeling the rains come down on us, but allowing it to “fly away.” We encourage you to end with a warm embrace to complete this connecting moment.
SONG:
Rain is dropping, rain is dropping.
Now the sun shines clear.
Rain is dropping, rain is dropping.
Now the sun shines clear.
Clouds are sailing, clouds are sailing.
Now the sun shines clear.
Wind is blowing, wind is blowing, wind is blowing.
Now the sun shines clear.
(Repeat all)
VERSE/HAND GAME:
10 little raindrops dancing on the walk.
Pitter patter, pitter patter.
That’s the way they talk.
Out comes a burst of wind,
Blowing through the sky.
And away all the raindrops fly, fly, fly.
With rain or sunshine outdoors, we can all enjoy this sunny activity- making Lemon Sugar Scrub. Mix together with your children to use at bath time or give as a gift!
Ingredients:
One lemon, zest and juice
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup coconut oil, heated
Instructions:
In a medium sized bowl, juice and zest your lemon. Heat coconut oil on stove top or in microwave for 15 seconds, stir. In your bowl with the lemon juice and zest, combine sugar, olive oil, and coconut oil. Mix well. Store in an airtight container.