Little Birds visit to the Buddhist Temple

This week Little Birds went on a walk in the local community to visit the Buddhist Temple. We found out information about who visits and what celebrations take place in this special place of worship.

“Looking at the community we live in”

“Learning about the world we live in”

The exterior of a brick building featuring a blue sign that reads "CHÙA DƯỢC SƯ Medicine Buddha Foundation Vietnamese Buddhist Meditation Centre." A smaller wooden sign below indicates "Shaolin Temple."

The children were fascinated by the beautiful decorations and Buddha Statue, who the monks worship.

A monk in an orange robe seated on a raised platform holding a paper, with a golden Buddha statue and offerings visible.

Children sitting on a red carpet facing a monk and a large golden Buddha statue in a temple.

Interior view of a temple with a large golden Buddha statue seated above wooden platforms decorated with flowers and fruit.

The Little Birds enjoyed listening to The Abbot. He then played their large gong for us to hear and listen to. They also explained about the importance of flowers and fruit as decorations.

A potted purple and white orchid plant resting on a small wooden stand inside a temple, with red carpet and mural visible.

Children in safety vests sitting on the floor in front of a monk in an orange robe inside a temple or shrine.

We are so grateful to the monks for allowing us to visit and learn about their culture, thank you very much.

Back in Nursery, the children inquired about the different celebrations in the story book Let’s Celebrate’.

Cover of the children's book "Let's Celebrate! Special Days Around the World" showing diverse children and celebratory decorations

Little Birds plotted a map of our journey to the Temple using cut out pictures.
Learning about the community we live in. Enhancing our Geography skill.

A young child in a blue uniform concentrating on drawing or playing on a paper with a road map design.

A young child holding up a printed sheet showing a road map diagram with small photos attached.

A young child in a blue uniform working on a paper with a road map design, holding a purple object.

A young child in a uniform working on a paper with a road map design

Little Birds loved looking at Google Earth to recall our visit, looking at the local landmarks for example: Temple, our school and St Albans Road Church.

Some children spoke about where they lived and showed photos of their home and front doors.