Getting to know Gan!

First day skills

Finding our pictures by the cubbies. Routines are so important and this week we focused on our routines and getting to know our classroom centers.

We found some friends visiting our family wall. This was a great way to learn each others families.

The first week can be a big adjustment! Away from our families who we have been spending a lot of time with over the summer break.

Having our families in the sensory table was a nice surprise and some of our friends spent a long time here!

Menachem, showing our Rivka puppet who was nervous about the first day and was a little  lost. He wanted to show her where the bathroom was. It was validating to talk about Rivka's feelings since we all feel that in the beginning of school and that's okay.

Menucha learning about her chart and where to put her sticker.

Friends working together building and starting the beautiful process of learning how to communicate and respect each others space.

Circle time fun

The smiles while holding the Torahs was heartwarming. 

Practicing good habits by learning how to wash our hands properly.

Art experiment 

We invited the children to paint with water colors and than scrunch saran wrap on top. It made interesting lines when drying. 

Shua making blue lines like his shirt.

Getting to know our bearded dragon. Our friends had a fun time trying to figure out what sounds a bearded dragon makes. We didn't answer this question or comment and will let the children observe and see if he does.

Enjoying the outdoors!