Pesach

Dear Families,

This week we were busy with building pyramids using different materials. In the sensory table, we mixed sand and water, then added ice cube trays to make bricks to build with. At the table top, we had paper shaped in pyramids and we used marble pieces and magna-tiles to build too.  Our friends chose to build the pyramids in different directions like stacking marble pieces or sorting the magna-tiles by color. Our friends noticed that pyramids can be the shape of a triangle or a square.

Baby Moshe

 

In the beginning of this week we set baby Moshe in a basket.  We used some blue fabric, blankets, plants, a baby and a basket.  Morah  told our friends the story about long ago when baby Moshe's mommy was protecting him from King Pharaoh and the only way to keep him safe was to float him down the river.  

 

We asked our friends, "What are some things babies need to feel safe??  

One friend shouted, "A bottle!"  

Another friend added, "A Diaper."  

 

Setting up a provocation is an invitation to play and explore.  This provocation invited the children to role play and imagine what it was like for baby Moshe to be in the basket.  Through this platform we reinforced and learned vital skills such as empathy, sharing, turn-taking, and problem solving.

Next week we will be exploring more about Pesach by opening our own matza bakery in dramatic play, building pyramids with different objects, and getting familiar with the Seder plate.

 
We are continuing to work on social skills such as asking for a turn or a toy before grabbing it, using statements like “Turn please?” Or “My work/turn” if someone is attempting to grab something we have. We are encouraging the children to use words to express if they don’t like something that a friend is doing to them by saying, “Stop” and/or “I don’t like that.” We starting to work a little bit on personal space as well, “Move please.” or “Space.” It is typical behavior at age 1 and 2 for our friends to get frustrated trying to negotiate these things without the necessary verbal skills. This can sometimes be overwhelming for them. We will often see hitting, grabbing and sometimes biting at this stage in their development. Morahs are there to help give alternatives to these unwanted behaviors. 

As always, thank you for trusting your children with us and for all of the support at home. We hope you have a restful and wonderful Shabbat.

Shabbat Shalom,

Morah Ora & Morah Rivky