In the classroom this week we read Marcia Brown’s retelling of the old European folktale Stone Soup. We talked about what the story is trying to tell us and why its message has survived for decades. The villagers who were at first hesitant to share their resources with newcomers learn that when they come together as a community, they create a meal and an experience far more delicious and meaningful than if they had worked alone.
In the kitchen we made our own version of stone soup with many of the same ingredients highlighted in Brown’s book. The kindergarten chefs prepped so many fruits and vegetables, including bell peppers, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and fresh herbs. Of course, we had to include a stone in each pot, and enjoyed each other’s company as we prepared and ate the meal together.
