My New Year’s resolution that I can remember is ___________________________________

Did you declare your resolution or keep it to yourself, who in your family made resolutions? Can you remember what you would do on New Years Day? Was there any special foods made on New Years Day?

 *Activity Idea: Write down a resolution that you could do this year.

I remember long pointed icicles hanging from __ ____________________________ .

Did you break off icicles and lick them?  Who shoveled the walk when it snowed?  Can you recall making and throwing snowballs or making a snow fort? Activity Idea: Read a children ‘s book with a snow theme and tons of illustrations.

To dry our snow-laden clothes after a day of play we would ________________________.

Did you wear snow pants, how did you keep your feet warm and dry, what did you put on your head to keep warm? Did someone knit your gloves or hat? Did you make snow angels? Activity idea: Bring in a pair of gloves and mittens and see what stories can be told.

The hot drink I would look forward to coming in from the cold was ___________________.

Did you enjoy your warm beverage in a mug or a cup? Was the hot drink heated on the stove, where was your stove located in your kitchen, was there always a teakettle on the stove? What did you “add” to your hot drink when it was made for you? Activity Idea: Serve High Tea with cookies and bring a pair of white gloves and see what memories flow…

MIMA Reflection…

New Year brings new beginnings

What would you like to begin that is new to you………