Pesach Pillows and Teddy Check-Ups

In the Peach Room this week we continued exploring Pesach. We started the week with art and we made pillows! During Pesach ,when we drink wine (or grape juice) we recline in our chair against a cushion. This is to remember that Jewish people are no longer slaves in Egypt and are free to relax and enjoy the goodness of life. We painted our pillows and stuffed them and Morah Shoshonna added each friend's name in Hebrew.

We are also becoming familiar with the Seder plate. Our Seder plate puzzle is very popular! We've also worked with velcro-matching Seder plated to learn about the foods that are found on the plate.

On Friday we made grape juice! Smashing grapes with our hands gave us a wet and sticky sensory experience.

We go to our classroom library often where we have, among others, several Pesach books that everyone likes to read over and again.  Sharing books as a whole group or with a friend is a much loved activity with all of our friends. The library has become a place  where    rich social interaction takes place as we read stories, point out                illustrations and negotiate turn taking and seating arrangements. Our    class really enjoys books!

In the dramatic play area we've taken care of teddy bears with stethescopes. This week we also attended sports with Coach Picachu and enjoyed a picnic lunch outdoors.

It's been a great week in the Peach room and we look forward to the next one!