Dear Parents, 

     First off we would like to welcome back all returning and new families!  We are excited to start a brand new year and we thank you for trusting us to be with your precious children through out the day. It's a privilege to nurture,  guide, and have a positive influence on their growth and development as a whole human being.  Our goal is to make each child feel safe and loved nurture independence and that natural curiosity within. Here are some of the highlights of our week.

The routine

At the beginning of the day we greet each child at the door as they say their "good-byes" to their loved ones then we continue to help each child put their belongings away in their designated spot, wash hands, sign in and get to work. Establishing a routine so that children feel safe and comfortable to explore their own environment is the goal for this and next week. Rivkale worked so hard to put her backpack on her hook then washed her hands squeaky clean before starting her work. 

 Exploring the Classroom

This week our friends explored all the centers in the classroom.  On Tuesday Leah started building with the magantiles, Morah Felicia asked what she was constructing and she said, "a castle".   Gavin enjoyed reading books in the library with Morah Menucha. Ronan loved the Dramatic play kitchen.  He started setting the table for Shabbat and then made a bracha for Kiddush.

 Group Project

Along with free exploration our friends came together and sat down for a group activity.  We Incorporated some literacy with Art.   We read a story, The Dot and then explored with our very own watercolor and dotter paints on coffee filters.  Our friends watched as the rich pigments of the paints absorb and spread through the coffee filter.  Some colors mixed together and some colors didn't.  Our friends used different techniques with paints, like blotching and brush strokes to create a variety of patterns on their paper. 

Thanks for a great week!  We hope you have a restful weekend.  Shabbat Shalom Morah Felicia and Morah Menucha