Week Two (March 7 - 11)

Springing Forward with Morah Rhona (Mondays)

This week, we talked about bumblebees! Seeing bugs reminds us that Spring is coming. We read Hey, Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose. Each child created a bee to bring home using liquid watercolors, glue and construction paper. Ava taught us all that bumblebees suck nectar from flowers.

Cooking with the Alphabet with Morah Jessica (Tuesdays)

The children had a blast on Tuesday as we continued to cook through the alphabet@ This week, the letters C and D were highlighted. Of course when one thinks of the letter C, one food can only come to mind - CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES! The children had a lot of work to do, as there were many ingredients and a lot of stirring required. There were measurements to be made and the children had to take turns and help one another by holding the bowl for their friend next to them. Once the cookies were in the oven, the children had a little free play until it was time for snack. The children helped to make some delicious dip for the letter D. With a variety of different vegetables to choose from, it was then time to eat! Overall, this week was another success with cooking through the alphabet. Next week's letters are E and F...who knows what your children will be cooking up next!

Amazing Artists with Morah Larissa (Wednesdays)

In our Amanut (art) Studio this week, we enjoyed a fun book about art, the eponymously titled Art, by Patrick McDonnell. We then created some art together. We decorated a large puzzle piece that will hang in the Brookline Town Hall, along with art created at other early childhood programs in the area. The children were so excited to create art that would be hung up for so many people to see! First, we used oil pastels and then we used liquid watercolors. Working collaboratively is a great way for the children to learn from each other and to build cooperation skills.

Music and Movement with Moreh Micah (Thursdays)

This week, everyone got a turn to click the "magic sticks" together and say their favorite thing to do at home. Our copy movement/memory game "A Tooty A Too" has proven to be a class favorite! The lullaby style "5 Little Ducks" has given the children a chance to work on their singing abilities and they are sounding great. Songs like "The More We Get Together" and "The Sharing Song" are encouraging team-building and strengthening bonds. I hope to see everyone at Tot Shabbat this Saturday morning (March 12) at 11 am!

Counting on Books with Morah Larissa (Friday)

This week, we read Ten, Nine, Eight, a backwards counting book written and illustrated by Molly Bang. It is important for children to learn to count both backwards and forwards, as this develops their number sense. We went on "Number Hunts" in the classroom, collecting objects and counting them backwards. We even created our own backwards counting book together as a group!