Sometimes the simplest things are the most appreciated. The children are so happy to be outside. We saw their excitement after we missed it for one day. We talked about what they liked so much about being outside. Answers included:
"the air",
"running (4x)"
"splashing,"
"playing, "
"playing, on the train"
We took a trip to Florida with Mendel serving as the pilot. After taking the tickets, we found our seats and put on our seat belts. After waiting for last minute passengers boarded, the plane took off. We watched movies, ate treats and had fun thinking about what we were going to do in Florida. After a smooth landing by the pilot, we got on a bus to the beach where we played with sand and: made stuff, sat on towels, had lunch and went swimming in the water. Their imaginations soared.
Dramatic play is the single most important activity to build vocabulary, learn social skills and increase children's understanding of how the world works. It requires agreement of social roles and rules. It also encourages the give and take needed for successful friendships. It is a pleasure to observe the children's growth in language, expanding their imaginations and integrating their real life experiences into an organized play scenario.
Today we lit Shabbat candles, sang songs, ate delicious challah. The children created very interesting configurations with the dough. You can be sure that the challah was well kneaded!
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Shabbat.
Morah Anne and Morah Shirel
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