In between the snow days, the 3's class has been having fun celebrating birthdays, holidays and classroom activities.
On Tu B'Shevat Rabbi Kenter and Jackie taught the children about the many fruits and seeds that grow on trees. The children were also shown examples of fruits that are native to Israel. The 3s especially enjoyed examining the insides of the fruit with the Rabbi. Jackie planted parsley with each of the children to take home to watch grow.
We continued learning about Tu B'Shevat in our classroom. Gina, Lauren and I read several books about trees and Tu'B'Shevat, including Have You Seen the Trees. Lauren helped the children to create their own fruit trees by gluing on leaves and sponging on assorted fruits.
We made a fruit salad with the children for snack on Tu B'Shevat. The children helped cut and prepare the fruit. They loved eating the delicious salad they helped to create. Thank you for all your contributions.
We had a very successful Trike-A-Thon. Thanks to all the parents who helped count laps and for all the donations.
Last Wednesday, Brittany from the Greenburgh Nature Center came to our class with several new animal friends. She introduced us to a blue-tongued skink (lizard), and had the children guess what kinds of fruit and vegetables he would like. She also brought a tree climbing frog from Australia that changes colors to match his environment.The students' favorite animal was a screech owl named Melodo. We also discussed and named some additional nocturnal animals.
For pretend snow play the students used shaving cream as finger paints. Gina intends to use this again during her unit on the 5 senses in February.
We had music with Marcy on Monday. The children loved singing along with her colorful Skat Cat book. The class also had the opportunity to sing and play the chiquitas (small maracas) while reviewing musical terms.
We looking forward to another amazing week with your wonderful children.
Nancy, Gina, and Lauren
