It’s been such fun with our All About Me theme! This week we learned about our body parts & what they’re used for. The children are learning body parts in Hebrew & English. We talked a lot about emotions as well. We learned about happy, sad, angry, surprised, scared, shy, & silly. The children can show you! Give it a try & ask them about it. They like to do it in front of a mirror. We are so proud of our students. They are all doing fabulous!
Songs:
- Yedayim Lemala
- Head Shoulders, Knees, & Toes
Books:
- Lots of Feelings by Shelley Rotner
- The Story of My Feelings by Laurie Berkner
- I’m as Quick as a Cricket by Audrey Wood
Felt Board Stories:
- Where is ____? (We use each child’s name to fill in the blank). Their photo is hidden behind colorful felt houses.
- Little Mouse
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear
- Our Jewish Body
Hands (Yadayim): For giving Tzedakah, giving a kiss to the Mezuzah, & hugging our friends, family, & the Torah.
Mouth (Peh): For eating challah on Shabbos.
Eyes (Anayim): For reading books & the Torah.
Nose (Af): For smelling yummy Shabbos food.
Ears (Oznayim): For hearing the Shofar.
Head (Rosh): For wearing a Kippa.
Body (Gaf): For wearing pretty Shabbos clothes & Tzitzis.
Feet (Naalayim): For walking to Shul.
Art:
- Water coloring
- Pastels
Fine Motor:
- Play doh & play doh tools
- Popsicle stick activity
- New puzzles
- Felt board body pieces (The children have their own felt board area).
Large Motor:
- Outdoor play
- Crawling through the tunnel
- Indoor obstacle course
Sensory:
- Rice & Play People
- Texture Boards
- Ooblek (Cornstarch & water)
Music & Movement:
- Shake Your Sillies Out
- Point Your Finger
- Smelly Feet
Shabbat Shalom!
Mrs. Anna & Morah Mimi