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sabrinamariLess socket pain than earlier in the week. Yeah!
Last night I ran a Cub Scout program for our Den on Chinese New Year. It was so much fun! We decorated the room with flowers, red and gold decorations, lucky candy and a lucky "Rat Year" centerpiece from the Asian market. We also set out a feast of Chinese food and Chinese and Japanese New Year's desserts. I did a short presentation on Animal Signs and Chinese New Year customs. The kids seemed to enjoy it: I told the story of the race to become a calendar animal and then described how the Dragon and the Rabbit each ran the race and became friends. Then I told each child whether he was a Dragon or a Rabbit and explained the strengths and responsibilities of each sign. Finally, I gave each scout a lucky red envelope with a crisp $1 bill.
I also sent each family home with a packet that included a long detailed description of each family member's Western sign plus their Animal Sign [for example, "Michael Brown - Taurus Metal Pig"] and set up a computer station where parents could look this info up for other family members on a Mac Widget. There were extra copies of each Animal sign description so they could add additional descriptions to their packet.
People were very surprised, but they liked it!
It was fun.
Next time I do a Den meeting, I'll do the "Growing Up in Another Culture" activity plan. We'll play Loteria with prizes for winners and I'll teach parents and children alike the "Tin Marin" rhyme (for choosing someone to do a task) and the 'Oofala Machingala' rhyme (also know as the Stinky Feet rhyme) for amusing small children.
I'll make crock pot beans, veggie and seafood paella and put out corn and flour tortillas.
I like doing the occasional Den meeting now. I used to be scared of them, but now I think they're fun. The experience is helping me learn how to run workshops aimed at both parents and seven-year-olds.
Last night I ran a Cub Scout program for our Den on Chinese New Year. It was so much fun! We decorated the room with flowers, red and gold decorations, lucky candy and a lucky "Rat Year" centerpiece from the Asian market. We also set out a feast of Chinese food and Chinese and Japanese New Year's desserts. I did a short presentation on Animal Signs and Chinese New Year customs. The kids seemed to enjoy it: I told the story of the race to become a calendar animal and then described how the Dragon and the Rabbit each ran the race and became friends. Then I told each child whether he was a Dragon or a Rabbit and explained the strengths and responsibilities of each sign. Finally, I gave each scout a lucky red envelope with a crisp $1 bill.
I also sent each family home with a packet that included a long detailed description of each family member's Western sign plus their Animal Sign [for example, "Michael Brown - Taurus Metal Pig"] and set up a computer station where parents could look this info up for other family members on a Mac Widget. There were extra copies of each Animal sign description so they could add additional descriptions to their packet.
People were very surprised, but they liked it!
It was fun.
Next time I do a Den meeting, I'll do the "Growing Up in Another Culture" activity plan. We'll play Loteria with prizes for winners and I'll teach parents and children alike the "Tin Marin" rhyme (for choosing someone to do a task) and the 'Oofala Machingala' rhyme (also know as the Stinky Feet rhyme) for amusing small children.
I'll make crock pot beans, veggie and seafood paella and put out corn and flour tortillas.
I like doing the occasional Den meeting now. I used to be scared of them, but now I think they're fun. The experience is helping me learn how to run workshops aimed at both parents and seven-year-olds.
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Date: 2008-02-09 04:14 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-02-09 05:23 pm (UTC)I remember having fun with that age group.
We are going to do a Chinese potluck dinner in a couple of weeks. I'll also bring interesting stuff from the Chinese market like candies and other snack foods.
I got pdf files with all the astrological signs and what they stand for to hand out (Google).
Now I want to look for table decorations too! Though I'd better hurry up.
There is a belt loop called Heritages that would fit in with your "Growing up in a Different Culture" theme. There are also several Achievements in both Bear and Wolf about this IIRC.
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Date: 2008-02-12 01:30 am (UTC)Thanks also for the info on the "Heritage" belt loop; I want all the stuff I do to help the boys get badges or loops if at all possible. I need to investigate what other Achievements we can do related to this work, too.
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Date: 2008-02-09 06:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-02-12 11:31 pm (UTC)I just wanted to let you know that I've tagged you for a meme over at my new blog. Would be great to see you over there!