Dear Friends,
Let's visit another part of Asia today: India. It has the second largest population in the world. The Himalayan Mountains are located in the north of the country. The Indian Ocean surrounds the peninsula to the south.
The national flower of India is the lotus. The national tree is the banyan tree. The national fruit is the mango. There are over 200 types of mangoes grown in India. Yum! I think I will go to the store and buy some mangoes to eat today.
Love,
Ms. Kaim
Question of the Day: Tigers, peacocks, and elephants live in India. If you had to choose, which one of these animals would you pick as your favorite? Comment below!
- The Taj Mahal is a famous landmark in India. It was built by an emperor in memory of his wife. The Taj Mahal is made of marble and is perfectly symmetrical.
- Follow the directions to learn to draw the Taj Mahal.
- Add your favorite animal from India to the picture.
- Hmm. Will there be more tigers, peacocks, or elephants visiting the Taj Mahal today?
- Ask a parent to take a picture of your drawing to share with the rest of the class!
Bonus Items for the Day
- Tell someone a joke. Here’s one about animals!
Q: Why didn’t the boy believe the tiger?
A: He thought he was lion!
- Mahatma Gandhi was a civil rights leader in India. He led nonviolent protests and marches to help the people of India.
- We would have read the book Gandhi: A March to the Sea in class. To learn about Gandhi at home, read Mahatma Gandhi on Epic.
- You can also watch this short video about his March to the Sea..
- Ganesha is a popular god in Hinduism. Here's a link to a read-aloud version of Ganesha's Sweet Tooth. and a coloring page of this god with the head of an elephant!