Exploring Outdoors

Here at CJP, we’re always thinking of ways to make the most out of a child’s playtime. We think of it as more than just toy time. Playtime should always be meaningful and involve people, objects, and/or movement.

That is just what we did this week.
Playing this week involved blowing bubbles while enjoying the fresh air. We listened to and sang a variety of songs. Our favorite in the morning is “boker tov”

We got to “splish-splash “ with soapy water and a sponge! Squeezing out the soapy water was so much fun. 

We got creative while working on our fine motor skills. Morah made balls of different sizes with the moldable foam. We squished it, flattened it and examined every bit of the foam. We noticed it was sticky, soft, and it also crumbled into pieces. 

Thank goodness for the nice warm weather outside. This week, we got to explore the outdoors. Ella hadn’t taken her socks off all day until we went outside! She kicked her tiny bare feet on the fresh, cool grass. Then proceeded to crawl around and examine the dried leaves on the ground. Crunchy, dried, brown leaves attracted her more than the fresh green leaves. 

In the mystery box this week, we were pleasantly surprised to find a bag full of hard, crunchy pieces of pasta. We explored everything else that was in the box: from a soft, cuddly bear to a cold, squishy bag of gel. 

In the upcoming weeks, we will incorporate some Hebrew words into our daily routine. Feel free to send a list of the words you’d like your precious daughters to learn in class. 

We missed Madison in school this week and can't wait for her to return on Tuesday! We hope you are feeling better!

Shabbat Shalom! 

Morah Anna 

Books: Peek-a-Boo Baby

                 Splish Splash! 

Songs: Friends Friends 1,2,3

                 Boker Tov

Sign language:  more, milk, water, eat