Freya Wettergren

11.08.2011

Today Freya came in with fresh energy. She looks taller and older since seeing her on
Thursday! Looking back Freya has just gone through a huge transition period as
well as a growth spurt. Quite often a physical growth is associated with an
emotional period and a spiritual growth.

 Freya spoke about the horses she had seen on the week end: there was a jumping one which
made a big impact on Freya. She took 'Roxy' Horse to jump. Soon we were
building Jumps for Freya to jump over. Ahliah was busy rearranging the jumps.

We have been enjoying the outdoors and letting the new sun warm us through. Freya
particularly loves squishing in the mud and playing in the cubby-house.

 We did wool pictures for our midday activity and I told a story about 'Mother' Earth and a
tiny seed which grew into a beautiful flower with the help of all the elements
(we have also been doing a lot of planting and are eagerly anticipating
spring), along with the seasonal theme this story is one of growth. When I had
finished Freya was able to create a wool picture of her own, she immediately
took to the seed story and created a small garden over and over again, telling
a simple story as she worked.

21.08.2011

Today we had a new friend to play with, her name is Jasmine. Freya was a little quiet
at first, but was very keen to show Jasmine the squishy mud. By morning tea
play time Freya was comfortable with Jasmine and quickly invited her to ride on
Roxy Horse – a very giving gesture. With a smile the two new friends were off
and riding!

 Freya knows the routine very well now and was very helpful with all the transition times
helping Jasmine into the next part of the day.

 The two girls spent the entire day playing together, Freya was very happy and
extroverted. We dug in the mud, cooked in the cubby, raked up leaf pile to kick
about and built shapes in the sand.

Jasmine found 'Unicorn' in the cubby-house and went for a
ride. Freya said 'There's unicorn.' and watched Jasmine ride around the garden.
Then she said 'Soon I can have a turn to ride Unicorn.' I was very happy to see
Freya so relaxed and even when Jasmine hesitated to give Unicorn away Freya
still stayed very calm. I helped with the transition and told Freya how happy
it made everyone when she did such good sharing! Freya had a big smile and
later offered Unicorn to Jasmine for another ride. Freya came to me with a big
smile and told me 'I'm doing good sharing.' I agreed with a big smile.