The big idea of Yom Kippur is forgiveness! We wanted to help the children learn that its ok to make a mistake, and there's always a way to fix an "Ooops!"
Our puppet friends "Dina & David" visited the classroom a few times to teach some lessons on this idea.
David was building a big block tower, when Dina was running by him and accidently knocked it over. David was so sad!
We sang the song (TTTO Where is thumbkin)
Oops I'm sorry, Oops I'm sorry,
What did i do? What did i do?
I didn't want to hurt you,
I want to make it better,
I made a mistake
I'll fix my mistake!
The children enjoyed watching another episode of Dina and David, as they tried to sort out what to do when David took Dina's favorite slippers. It was meaningful for the children to connect with the characters, seeing how the puppets got upset, even thought about pushing their friend, but then figuring out how to "Fix the Oops", by apologizing and asking for forgiveness!
We have been singing the song in the classroom as a reminder to the children how they can also fix their "Oopsies." You can use this at home, as a positive way to fix up a situation! Watch your child smile as he runs to "fix" whatever mistake he might have made!
Mini Shule (Synagogue)
Another way we prepared for Yom Kippur was by turning our dramatic play center into a "Mini Shule". We repositioned the Aron Kodesh (Ark), chairs and prayer books to feel like a real Shule.
One morning we did our davening circle time in the shule. The children had a chance to read from pretend Torah scrolls, pray from Siddurim (prayer books) and put on Teffilin!
The enthusiasm of your precious children is so heartwarming to witness!
White for Yom Kippur
It is tradition to dress in White on Yom Kippur. Representing angels and the purity of our souls. On Yom Kippur we like to focus on the pureness and goodness of our souls! The white helps us do this.
The children were invited to create open ended art using a variety of white materials!
Story of Yonah (Jonah) in the whale!
Another Yom Kippur tradition is to read the story of Yona. We read the story and had fun decorating whales!
Rabbi Lang came in for a special rally!
The prayers of children can accomplish even more than us adults!
Wishing you all to be sealed for a Shana Tova. Next week we will focus on the next holiday of Sukkot! Reminder its a short week, school on just Monday & Tuesday!
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