How are holidays handled at Magic Years?
Magic Years is not a religious school; furthermore, there is a lot of diversity at Magic Years. We stress community and getting along with each other. During holidays teachers often have the art projects relate to the particular holiday. For instance, during the winter holidays, one week can be dedicated to doing activities (songs. stories, cooking projects, and games) and art projects having to do with Hanukkah and the following week can be dedicated to Christmas. The religious aspects of the holidays are not emphasized rather the secular. During group time, a teacher can explain that some families at Magic Years celebrate Christmas, some families celebrate Hanukkah, some families celebrate both, and some families do not celebrate either. All the children make a “Holiday” bread to take home to share with their families. In the past, we have also acknowledged Chinese New Year, Kwanza, Nouruz, and Cinco de Mayo.
