Feast Day

LESSON 6

Children will actively engage in planning, preparing, and celebrating the feast with their family, fostering a sense of togetherness, appreciation for traditions, and the joy of shared effort.

  • Prepared dishes for the feast

  • Candles and centerpieces

  • Plates, cups, and utensils

Materials

  • Gather materials

Preparations

  • Encourage and facilitate teamwork and cooperation during the cooking process, helping them appreciate the significance of shared effort.

  • Assist the children in expressing their creativity and ownership as they decorate the table with handmade candles and centerpieces, fostering their aesthetic awareness and reinforcing the value of traditions.

  • Teach the practical skill of setting the table, promoting responsibility among the children and their active contribution to the family celebration.

  • Create an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere during the feast, helping children understand the importance of shared meals, the expression of gratitude, and the rewards of collaborative hard work.

Objectives for Teachers

  • Children actively participate in planning and preparing the feast, contributing to the cooking process and developing essential life skills.

  • Children experience the joy of teamwork and cooperation as they work together with family members to cook the meal.

  • Children demonstrate creativity and a sense of ownership as they decorate the table with handmade candles and centerpieces.

  • Children learn the practical life skill of setting the table, developing their sense of responsibility and contributing to the family celebration.

  • Children actively engage in the feast, fostering an understanding of the significance of shared meals, expressing gratitude, and enjoying the results of their collective hard work.

Objectives for Children

Collect and Connect

  • Practice saying the poem with the actions you came up with.

Daily Thanksgiving

For the golden corn,

For the apples on the trees,

For the golden butter,

For the honey from the bees,

For the fruits and nuts and berries

That grow along the way

For the birds and bees and flowers,

We give thanks every day!

Activity Flow

1. Begin by discussing the order in which you'll prepare the dishes for the feast. Ensure that everyone has a role and knows what they need to do. This helps create a smooth and enjoyable cooking experience.

2. Work together to prepare the dishes for the feast. Encourage the children to actively participate in the cooking process, whether it's stirring, chopping, or mixing. Emphasize the value of teamwork.

3. As the food nears completion, adorn the table with the handmade candles and centerpieces created in previous lessons. Let the children take the lead in arranging these decorations, creating a festive atmosphere.

4. Work together to set the table with plates, cups, and utensils. Engage the children in this process, allowing them to feel responsible for setting the stage for the feast.

5. Once everything is prepared and the table is set, sit down as a family and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Share stories, express gratitude, and enjoy the celebration.

6. After the meal, take a moment to reflect on the feast. Discuss what each family member enjoyed most, what the day meant to them, and how working together to prepare the feast was a special part of the celebration.

Extension ideas:

  • Engage in activities or games as a family after the feast to further bond and enjoy the day.

  • Share any leftover food with friends, neighbors, or those in need to spread the spirit of celebration and gratitude.