McCabe News for the week of 10/25.

 

This is the "A to Zen Wall". Based on an alphabet style book that explores Japanese words and concepts.

 The students are filling their wall with  Japanese-related words as they experience them.  At the end of the unit they will each create their own A to Zen book.

This is detail of "The A to Zen Wall".
The Daruma Doll (left): 
A symbol of good luck and protection in Japan, a Daruma doll is traditionally given to someone starting a new venture, celebrating a birthday, or at the beginning of a New Year. At the start of an endeavor, one eye is painted and a wish is made for good luck. The other eye is painted when the goal is reached.

The Daruma is based on an ancient Buddhist monk who, after nine years sitting meditating in a cave, lost the use of his arms and legs. The doll possesses a weighted bottom and rounded shape, and so will automatically regain its balance after being tipped over -- representing persistence of spirit and recovery from misfortune.