Today we had a Japanese tea ceremony in our classroom to go along with our study of Japan. The students learned that there are many rules to having a Japanese tea ceremony.
Rule #1: Wash your hands before entering the tea room.
Rule #3: The host cleans all of the tea materials.
1. Put two scoops of tea powder into the tea bowl.
Thank you for sharing the experience. I have presented a similar program to 1st and 3rd grade students. The idea of sharing is so important. To be respectful. To learn to give something worthwhile to someone else. To learn how to gratefully receive a gift. That moment when giving and receiving are in true balance (when is it still mine ... when is it first yours) is exquisite. My blog is www.thewayofteainla.blogspot.com
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