Dear families
What a wonderful day! Of course, I always enjoy being with the alef
class.
First, we took part in the
tefillah, along with the kindergarten.
Several students offered their own morning blessings. One wished for candy. Another wished for a continuing
good home. Then three students held the
Israeli flag for Hatikvah.
Back in the classroom, it was
time for HEBREW: We learned the letter
ו vav. Some ו
words are Vashti (the queen before Esther), vav (hook), and vered (rose).
As usual, pairs
reviewed the letters we have learned so far.
Some students then put the Hebrew alphabet in order using my magnetic
letters or the wooden alef-bet puzzle Ariel brought us from Israel last year. We
all enjoyed snack with blessings.
GODLY PLAY: this was our first opportunity to engage in Godly Play for
holidays. In December, thanks to Temple
Israel, I attended a two-day workshop at Hebrew College to learn the techniques
of involving the children in the stories.
Today, we learned about planting trees for the next generation. Ask your
children what happened The class explored “I wonder” questions—“I
wonder which part you liked best,” “I wonder what would happen if no one
planted.” We next discussed why trees
are important—they give us shade, fruit, a home for animals, oxygen, etc. The children examined our role in taking care
of the earth.
REINFORCEMENT: Students completed two papers—drawing their
idea of a perfect tree. Then they rotated to the other table to write and draw
how to take care of the earth. Many
wrote and illustrated their intention to clean up the earth and not
litter. Great ideas expressed by the
class!
BOOKS AND LEARNING GAMES: I brought in books on the holiday, such as A Tree
is Nice. Many students played my games about planting trees.
We concluded with Tu B’Shevat songs such as “Tree of Life,” “Trees are
Blowing in the Wind,” and “Plant a Seed.”
I can hardly wait until next Sunday!
Judy and Cheryl (Esther and Tzipporah)
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