Apples and Shofar!

What a beautiful week it has been full of new and exciting things. Our free play has been full of many toys and exploration, from wood rattles to blocks and play mats. Even a little outdoor play in the shaded grass area.

Every morning Madison enjoys singing our Davening songs with our puppet friend Miriam. We sing Modeh-Ani and Shema. Repetition of these morning songs help develop verbal communication. Madison Loves to give Tzeddakah. Her face lights up when she sees the Tzeddakah box come out. Learning to pick up/pinch/grab the coins helps with her fine motor skills. 

This week we integrated many different textures, colors, and sensory activities into our day. Madison enjoyed paint mixed with soapy water and painted with cotton balls for texture. First we felt the cotton when it was dry. Then when we added the water and it became a new adventure. The cotton balls can be seen displayed on our family tree up on the wall near the cribs. We used paint in a new way with a ziplock bag on Wednesday. This was something Madison enjoyed very much; she could hear the bag crinkle and squish. The finished art is displayed on the board outside our class room door.

On Thursday we took a break from art and enjoyed some water/ice play. Madison found that when she moved the ice it made a loud sound. She was a little surprised by the cold ice at first but quickly began to touch, shake, and play in the ice.

The afternoon time gives us ample opportunity for circle time. We sing songs and read books. This week we added books about out upcoming Holidays focusing on Rosh Hashana. Madison liked the touch book where there were new textures to feel.

We played with red apples, some were real and others were fake. We also explored the picture of the apples and honey. (There will be no honey in the yellow room as it isn't safe for infant consumption!) Another book we added shows different objects that we will see on Rosh Hashana including a Shofar and the sounds that it makes. On Thursday we joined the Purple room to hear Rabbi Tzvi blow the Shofar. We also got to explore a real Shofar! The rams horn may feel rough on some parts and smooth on others. We pretended to blow the shofar 

Tekiah-tooooooooooooooooooooot
Shevarim- tooot tooot tooot
Teruah- toot, toot, toot, toot, toot, toot, toot, toot, toot

Shabbat Shalom!
Have a wonderful weekend,

Morah Jac