We have continued talking about the holiday of Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer. We will keep counting the days until Shavuos, when we were so lucky to receive the Torah. Hashem gave us this special gift to keep and cherish. We learned that Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai taught us how to be friendly and kind. We discussed all the different mitzvos we can do. We read a book called The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates. The children were amazed that the umbrella expanded every time a friend wanted to get dry. They asked, “How can the umbrella get so big?” and told me that if they had an umbrella, they would make enough room for their friends to join in. During circle time, we continued singing our song, Oh Let’s Be Friends and Join Together, from My Siddur Singalong. The children are learning to do many mitzvos inside the classroom—cleaning, listening to their teachers, helping a friend when they’re sad, sharing, and taking turns. They’re practicing how to say, “When you’re done, can I have a turn?” If the friend says yes, then they can have it. If not, they learn to wait patiently and choose something else. We also learned that on Lag BaOmer, some people like to go to the beach, have a picnic, go to the park, or eat s’mores around a bonfire. We took a pretend picnic with felt food and each child took a turn bringing food to our picnic basket. We talked about fire safety—that we never go near fire and that firefighters have the important job of keeping us safe during an emergency. We had a special Shabbos party, where Morah Raizel talked about Lag BaOmer and sang songs around our pretend bonfire. Then we enjoyed a delicious s’more snack that we put together ourselves with cookies, chocolate, and marshmallows. Shabbat Shalom!
2's Class - Miss Rosie & Morah Mimi
Morah Mimi
Morah Mimi
This week, we learned all about the holiday of Lag B’ Omer, the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer until we receive the Torah on the holiday of Shavuos. Every day, we add another flower to our mountain. We are learning different kinds of mitzvos. Some of the mitzvot we talked about:: sharing with our friends, being nice to our teachers and parents, helping at home We learned about Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, a great teacher who had many students. We also enjoyed a short play—performed by yours truly—that taught us about conflict resolution and the importance of sharing. We read the book “The Story of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai by Genendel Krohn”. We sang a song and held hands (our first sing-along Siddur): “Oh, let’s be friends and join together. Oh, let’s be friends now and forever. Oh, let’s be friends and join together. Oh, let’s be friends because that’s the Torah way.” On Friday, we enjoyed our Mother’s Day Tea Party with some of our mommies. We loved showing you our gifts and doing different activities with you—Play-Doh, flowers, and collaging with natural items, some of which we picked on our nature walk. Happy Mothers Day!! Good Shabbos! Have a good Shabbos and a wonderful weekend!
Miss C. & Morah Mimi
One of the highlights this week was our celebration of Israel’s birthday! As soon as the children learned about this special event, their faces lit up with enthusiasm. Birthdays are always a favorite at this age, and they were eager to join in on the celebration for Israel. Each child made their very own Israeli flag, which now proudly decorates the front of our classroom door be sure to take a look next time you visit! Morah MiMi did a wonderful job introducing the children to key places in Israel, including the Dead Sea and the Western Wall (Kotel). We explored Israeli culture throughout the week by reading books about Israel and having meaningful discussions about the people who live in Israel. In addition to our cultural exploration, we also engaged in several early childhood developmental activities designed to support our students’ growing minds and bodies. These included: We are so proud of how much our young learners are absorbing and how curious they are about the world around them. Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support! Next week we will focus on Mother’s Day then on to Lag B’Omer and Shavuot. Wishing you a restful weekend
Miss C & Morah Mimi - 2's
Shabbat Shalom Parents, We are almost in full Pesach mode here in the classroom—Pesach is in the air! Throughout this week, we’ve placed a strong emphasis on the concept of tidiness as we begin cleaning our classroom in preparation for the holiday. Our young learners have shown incredible intrinsic motivation and prosocial behavior by eagerly helping their teachers and classmates tidy up during transitions and playtime. By framing cleaning as a meaningful routine, we are also supporting the development of executive functioning skills such as task initiation, organization, and follow-through. Morah MiMi has been doing a beautiful job introducing the Pesach story in an age-appropriate and engaging way. The children are becoming familiar with the narrative structure and characters, especially baby Moshe (Moses), and are making symbolic connections between the story and the world around them. We’ve captured some sweet moments with baby Moshe that we’re excited to share! With Missy, the students have been exploring weather patterns, emotional literacy, and the theme of responsibility. Through interactive read-alouds and guided discussions, children are learning to identify and label emotions in themselves and others, strengthening their emotional intelligence and theory of mind. When we talk about responsibility, we focus on how actions affect others and how to make thoughtful choices—key aspects of developing moral reasoning and self-regulation. As the weather warms, we are transitioning from heavier tactile-sensory tasks to more seasonally appropriate activities like water play. Water-based sensory experiences are not only refreshing but also excellent for promoting fine motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, and bilateral integration. We incorporate small tools and manipulatives that require precise grasping, encouraging the development of pincer grip and tactile discrimination. Water play also supports peer collaboration and problem-solving skills in a natural, unstructured way. We are so proud of the progress each child is making, both socially and cognitively. We see growth in language development, impulse control, and independent decision-making each day. Wishing you all a peaceful Shabbat, a joyful weekend, and a lovely Friday! Best, Miss C
Miss C & Morah Mimi
We are in Pesach mode, excitedly learning about the upcoming holiday with Morah Mimi. She has done a fantastic job teaching the children the story of Pesach from beginning to end. One of their favorite makkos has been the plague of frogs—they are absolutely fascinated by it!
Our learning is hands-on and engaging, incorporating play-based activities and interactive storytelling. The children have been exploring fine motor and sensory boxes, including one that represents the splitting of the sea, making the story even more tangible for them.
Beyond our Pesach learning, we are focusing on emotional awareness, helping the children identify and express their feelings daily. It’s been wonderful to see them grow in their ability to recognize and understand their emotions.
The children have also been practicing counting and learning numbers through songs. They are doing an amazing job remembering the lyrics and actively participating during circle time.
We hope you have a fantastic week and a wonderful Friday.
Shabbat Shalom,
Miss C and Morah Mimi
This week, we introduced the story of Pesach with Morah Mimi, learning about the struggles of the Jewish people in Mitzraim (Egypt) and the hardships they faced under Paroh. We focused on key themes in a way that helps the children begin to learn about the holiday. We are also encouraging artistic expression, filling the classroom with as much of the children’s artwork as possible. This allows them to creatively engage with what they are learning and express themselves in new ways. During circle time, we introduced new subjects, including discussions about the weather and our feelings. Each student has the opportunity to share how they feel by pointing to an emotion, leading to meaningful conversations before we go outside for our first recess. The children love the story of Pesach and are excited about the activities we have planned in the coming weeks. Shabbat Shalom and Happy Friday!
Miss C 2's Class
Dear Parents,
This week, we embraced the spirit of Purim through stories, songs, and hands-on activities. The children enjoyed reading books about the holiday and learning its songs, bringing the joy of Purim into our classrooms.
With the rainy weather, we focused on fine motor skills and patience, using the time indoors to create special Purim arts and crafts that we’re excited to send home. The children also made mishloach manot and shared their handmade gifts with one another, practicing kindness and generosity.
Wishing you all a happy Purim and Shabbat Shalom!
Best,
Miss C
Miss C & Morah Mimi
Dear Parents, We are entering such an exciting time in our classroom as we prepare for Purim! The children have been actively engaged in a variety of hands-on activities that encourage sensory exploration and fine motor development. They have been busy creating their own graggers, designing masks using paper plate art, and experimenting with different textures like felt and parchment paper to enhance their sensory experiences. In addition to our Purim festivities, we have also been learning about different types of weather—from cold and cloudy to rainy, sunny, dry, and hot. The children are becoming more aware of their surroundings and how the weather can change each day! We are looking forward to all the fun ahead as we continue to explore, create, and celebrate together. Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to share more of our learning adventures with you! All the Best,
Miss C & Morah Mimi - 2's Class
Hello Parents!
This week in our two-year-old preschool classroom, we focused on developing fine motor skills and enhancing sensory processing through engaging, hands-on activities. Our little learners explored tactile discrimination and hand-eye coordination by using rice bins and salt bins, carefully picking out objects one by one. This not only strengthened their pincer grasp but also encouraged focused attention and cognitive flexibility as they searched for different textures and shapes.
Outdoor play was a big hit, with favorites like Duck, Duck, Goose helping to build social-emotional awareness, impulse control, and gross motor development. We’ve also introduced daily calm-down yoga and a dance party at the end of each day, allowing the children to self-regulate, express emotions through movement, and release built-up energy before heading home.
Our classroom is centered around leading with love, and we continue to reinforce kindness, patience, and respect among our students. As we embrace the season, we’ve begun decorating for Purim! The children created beautiful art and coloring projects, which are now proudly displayed around the room.
Thank you for your continued support, we love watching your little ones grow!
Miss C & Morah Mimi - 2's
Dear Parents, We have completed our second week together as a class with Miss C, Miss Mary Lou, and Morah Mimi, and we are delighted to share the wonderful experiences your children have had. This week, our focus was on fine motor development and hands-on exploration. We took another tour around the school, allowing the children to further familiarize themselves with their learning environment. A highlight of our week was visiting the koi pond in the front office, where the children had the opportunity to watch the koi fish being fed —a moment of joy and curiosity for all. In connection with Tu BiShvat, the children engaged in meaningful activities that celebrated this special holiday. We created tree crowns in recognition of the significance of trees and nature. With Morah Mimi, the class explored the story of Tu BiShvat and its importance in Israel. On Thursday, in honor of the holiday, we baked and decorated cupcakes to resemble trees and joyfully sang “Happy Birthday” to many of the trees on our campus. Throughout the week, we have been focusing on mindful movement and self-regulation. The children have been introduced to calming body exercises, including yoga and breathing techniques, to support their well-being. Additionally, movement and self-expression are encouraged through dance sessions held twice daily, providing the children with opportunities to engage their bodies in ways that feel natural and comfortable for them. It has been a joy watching the children learn, explore, and grow. We look forward to another enriching week ahead! Warm regards,
Miss C & Morah Mimi - 2's class
Shalom! My name is Miss C. and I am honored to join your children’s educational journey as the new teacher for our 2-year-old preschool class. With a background in Applied Behavior Analysis and early childhood education across various grade levels, I am committed to fostering independence, structure, and confidence in our students. This week, we established a consistent schedule to help everyone—teachers and students alike—find a harmonious rhythm in our classroom. The children have adapted well to our morning routine: placing items in their cubbies, washing hands, and engaging in play before we begin our day. They’ve also mastered tidying up after snack and lunch, independently returning their food items to their lunch pails. To promote self-sufficiency, we’ve introduced a new skill: after nap time, each child removes their bed-sheet and places it on their cot. Early risers who complete this task are encouraged to assist their classmates, and we offer verbal mitzvah praises throughout the day to those who readily help others. We embarked on two school tours this week to practice walking in a straight line as a cohesive group. Every student used their “listening ears” and followed the teachers calmly and safely. Additionally, we crafted bird feeders with Morah MiMi so we can all feed the birds before Shabbat. The children are eager to build, create, and understand the purpose behind our activities. During outdoor break time, we’ve been enjoying our new favorite game, “Duck, Duck, Goose,” with a fun twist: “You can’t catch Miss C. and Miss MaryLou” Each student has shown remarkable effort in adapting to our new schedule and participating enthusiastically in all activities. I am excited to continue sharing these experiences with you and your little ones throughout the remainder of the school year. Warm regards, Miss C. [email protected]
Miss Emily & Morah Mimi - 2's
Dear Parents,
This week in class, we took a deep dive into the "ha’adamah bracha," exploring the origins of vegetables and discovering that they come from the ground, not the trees.
We had a blast with our felt vegetables, singing songs, chopping up the vegetables to put in our salad. The kids indulged in a veggie tasting session, dipping cucumbers, carrots, peppers, and salad in a yummy dip. It was a hit! We went on a pretend picnic using vegetable pictures, and each child had a chance to choose what they were going to bring to our picnic. We sang a song as we went on our picnic. We also had fun organizing different brachot into groups, playing games to see who got it right. Let's not forget the much-anticipated "shehakol" bracha!
We also had important discussions about the health benefits of eating vegetables and how they give our bodies vitamins, and why it's important to thank Hashem for the delicious food we enjoy.
Please keep writing mitzvah notes. The children enjoy hearing them every day.
This is unfortunately Ms. Emily’s last week in the classroom, as she is going on her maternity leave. She would like to say that she is so proud of how far each and every student has come. She has loved teaching, loving, and getting to know every child in the class and will miss each of them, and this position, tremendously. We’ve spent the week getting our new teachers, Miss C and Miss Marylu ready to embark on their new journey in our two’s classroom. Our friends are really warming up to them and it’s such a joy watching them spread their love through the classroom. Thank you for everything.
Shabbat Shalom,
Morah Mimi and Ms. Emily
Miss Emily & Morah Mimi - 2's
This week in preschool! We’re learning tons in the classroom. We’ve been doing a lot of fine motor training by using tongs and doing beading. We’ve been playing pretend by building birthday cakes out of our pegs and peg boards. We’ve also been doing a lot of cooperative play on the swings. Friends are getting together to use their gross motor muscles to push it back and forth. Some have even discovered they can lay and move the swing with
Miss Emily & Morah Mimi - 2's
Hello everyone!
We did so many fun things this week! We started talking about brochot during our davening time. We just go over each bracha and determine what we eat when we say each one. We’ve brought out a bunch of food and dishes outside as well and some of our friends have been inquiring about which bracha we say for each food. Sometimes Ms. Emily doesn’t know so she has to ask to find out and it’s a learning experience for all!
We’ve done a lot of art this week! Loofah painting, which we’ve turned into little snowy owls. Igloo painting with white paint, using legos as our igloo bricks! We also did some colored painting and easel painting. Easel painting is great because it changes the landscape and utilizes a whole new set of muscles and creativity to create on a vertical plane. Our friends love using the medium of paint and it’s such a great opportunity to flex those creative muscles.
We’ve had a lot of sickness in our classroom this week. Please note that we are doing our best to disinfect and clean our toys and surfaces. Hand washing and practicing this process correctly has also been really important in our classroom this week. Our friends are also learning how to pinch and pull with a tissue while cleaning their own noses to help stop the spread of infection and germs. It’s quite the process but some are really getting themselves clean. Of course, we always wash our hands after!
Until next week,
Ms. Emily and Morah Mimi
Miss Emily & Morah Mimi
Dear Parents, We started learning about the different brachos ( blessings) we say before we eat certain foods. This week, we began learning about the blessing Borei Pri Hagafen, which we say over grape juice during Kiddush and Havdalah. We also learned the bracha for bread, pizza, bagels and more. It is Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech Haolam hamotzei lechem min Haaretz. Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the Universe, Who brings forth bread from the earth. After reading brachos books, we enjoyed the special treat of homemade challah—yum! Next week, we’re excited to learn about the Mezonos bracha with cookies, cakes, and crackers. Can’t wait! This week, we spoke about winter and the cold weather. We read many books about winter and built a snowman with a carrot nose, a scarf, eyes, and buttons. We also enjoyed a felt story about five little snowmen melting in the snow, helping us practice counting from 5 to 0! Shabbat Shalom. Have a wonderful weekend!
