On 21 May our staff visited Orphanage 1. We were very glad that some joined by parents and students joined us this time. Elina Vladimirovna Vints, who represented the Parent-Teacher Committee and her daughter Tsoi Adel, a student in Grade 6C, conducted a lesson on making stained glass windows. The simple techniques, unusual material and exciting images brought the children tons of happiness and made the process of making stained glass windows, joyful and interesting.
Another interesting and useful activity was prepared by Tatiyana Gennadiyevna Napalkova. Together with children of the junior group, they used plasticine to create different objects and animals. Since childhood we have known that modelling lets young children develop their imaginations and their motor skills while having fun in art. It gives every child an opportunity to feel like an expert or creator, even if they make a tiny and funny hedgehog.
One of our primary school teachers, Tala Atos taught the girls of Aigolek Group how to try something new and make not only beautiful, but also useful things out of a simple material. So, together they made some nice cases for pencils and pens. Alla Dmitirevna Dembayuk continued introducing the children to the magic world of Origami. This time, Ms. Alla Dmitriyevna told them about the origin of the “Kusudama Balloon”.
According to one legend, the word “Kusudama” is comprised of two words which are “kusuri” (medicine) and “tama” (balloon). So, it means a medical balloon. It was considered that if you put medicinal herbs into such a balloon and hung it over a sick person’s bed, s/he would be cured. Then they all together started making a magic “Kusudama” balloon.
Holina Elena Georgiyevna explained the girls the techniques for setting a festive table. After all, they are future housewives. Ms. Elena Georgiyevna showed them how to make a table look fantastic using unusual napkins. It all helps to create a a nice atmosphere for a tea party.
After such exciting lessons the girls felt as though they were real confectioners. This time they themselves decorated a raspberry and pudding pie which had been made by our teachers. Naturally the first piece of this wonderful dessert was given to their teacher whom they tenderly call “mum”.
We had such a productive weekend. Let’s continue to do good deeds together!
Primary School PE teacher and a participant of Action for Children Project
Alla Kurbanova.
