Tu B'shvat, the birthday of the trees is coming up on Monday! This week we focused on what comes from trees as well as the 7 kinds of foods that the land of Israel is blessed with.
Tree hunt
While wearing their tree hats we spoke about all the things we are grateful to have that come from trees!
We hid small cut outs of trees around the classroom by objects that come from trees. The children were fascinated to learn how many things come from trees right here in our classroom!
All of our Blocks!..
After looking at our tree stump in our class and discussing the many circles that layer inside the trunk, and the pattern it creates, the children were able to notice the wood design on our kitchen table...corresponding to the inside of the trunk!
Our nature mobile!
Thinking out of the box
Levi found a paper towel roll that did not have a 'hint' of a tree picture attached to it! We were so proud of his thought process to not just search for the hints but to think for himself, and figure out on his own what comes from a tree!
Art
Recycling our toilet paper rolls - we cut out a flower shape at the end, creating a blooming art tree on the butcher paper.
The children were invited to create "Tree inspired Art" with framed photographs of trees placed on the art table, along with water colors and Q-tips.
The "Sheva Minim"- Seven special types of foods of Eretz Yisroel
One of the traditions of Tu B'shvat is to taste these foods that Israel is blessed with.Grapes, olives, pomegranates, figs, wheat, barley and dates!
The most popular among our class was the juicy pomegranate! We used all our senses to discuss these 7 species. We began by looking at it, and asking thought provoking questions, "Does this pomegranate look like an apple? What are the differences?" Some children smelled before they tasted it. We touched/felt its texture if it was in-edible like the barley!
The best part of course was the tasting and seeing who liked what!
Precious sour reactions to the olives ;)!
When we were up to barley. We got very creative guesses as to what they thought it was.
eg. cereal, salt, rice, candy.
This tasting activity was also another opportunity for the children to learn from one another. A handful of the children were quite hesitant to taste some of the "unfamiliar" foods, but after observing their friends taste and enjoy-- it encouraged them to take the leap and enjoy the new experience!
Precious moments enjoying the outdoors.
Friends on a road trip.
Classroom Pets
We are learning more and more about our new friends Citrus and Latte!
Fascinating watching them eat.
The pure joy of Levi kissing his Tzitzis by davening circle is truly an inspiration!
Hannah working hard and practicing her fine motor skills on tiny beads.
Thank you Dr. Baruch Safran "Uncle Baruch" for coming to read us a story!
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