Today we explored the buffalo box as part of our learning about the Seven Teachings. In November, we are focusing on the first teaching, which is Respect. The buffalo is the animal that represents respect as the First Nations people showed great respect for the buffalo by using every part of it and wasting nothing at all.
Here are some insights that the children shared while we were exploring the buffalo box.
Gabriel said: "The fur was soft."
Mathew said: "The tail was hard and fluffy."
Drayson said, "The tail was used for swatting bugs and cleaning up."
Jayden said: "The horn is used for a cup."
Avery said: "You could blow in the horn."
Cameron said: "The hooves were used for drinking."
Rhianna said: "The fat was good for making into soap to wash hands."
Serenity said: "The hide was used to make for making drums and for the tipis."
Xander said: "They used the tooth for playing games."
What an exciting hands on experience!
We remember to be like the buffalo and show respect for ourselves, for others and for the Earth.
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