Following the demo at SMCGC last Saturday, the mooncake making fever has finally caught up with my wife! Yesterday Roseline took the opportunity to introduce the traditional Chinese confection in her day care centre through experiential learning. In preparation for the younger group, Roseline prepared the colloquial ping pi "ice-skin" in advance at home.I couldn't agree more when Aristotle said:
"The things we have to learn before we do them, we learn by doing them."
The children were awed by the ping pi. Some liked kneading it - some were intimidated by its stickiness!
Here they are - the imperfection is perfect!
The older group had their turn in the afternoon. Because of their age and finer motor skills, the mooncakes turned out to be more 'professionally' done!
I think the kids will remember this experience for the rest of their lives! Do you have an indelible preschool experience to share? I'd love to hear from you!
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