Connecting with the world around us!

 

 Fall

What better way to learn about Hashem's beautiful nature during the fall season than to head OUTDOORS!

Learning how to walk safely on the sidewalk.

After deciding which tree to observe we sat in a circle around it and noticed the different changes that have been occurring.  The coloring of the leaves, empty branches etc.

We then took a closer look at all the beautiful colors the leaves were turning.

Devorah Leah always seems to wear outfits that connect to our topic ;)

She had a shirt with trees that were empty of leaves and it made us wonder when that might happen to these trees!

Caring for our tree.

Before heading back indoors we had a little snack to make a special Bracha (blessing) on our food under the tree.

Aron commented, " We also need to say thank you to the tree for the shade!"

Classroom Fall Center

Bringing some nature indoors was a great way for the children to re-visit and take a closer look.

Levi and Shua using magnifying glasses to look closer at a tree stump

Dividing pictures of the leaves on the floor was a way for the children to master math skills by finding out which has more or less, in addition to the skill of sorting.

Nature Art

Different color leaves taped to our easel board with matching markers was a fun invitation for the children to create their own nature pictures, with real inspiration of the outdoors.

Leaf rubbing on the table top.

By clean up time - it was fun to find all the leaves that were hiding under the butcher paper!

 

Negative space art

For the younger children we created images of bare trees with painters tape.
Using foil as a medium and fall color paint, it created a beautiful picture of a fall scene.

Devorah leah creating her own tree with pieces of tape.

Q-tip leaf art painting.

Muka making all the leaves falling down!