Friendship and Fun

Ana joined our class today. Ana and some of the children remember each other from Ana's time in Kitah Gimel last year. We were eager to familiarize Ana with the children and the classroom routine. We asked the children to introduce themselves and tell Ana what they enjoyed at school and thought she might enjoy. This is what they told Ana:

Einav: Lego

Benjamin: running outside

Menny: lego and rocket ships and playing games

Isaac: puzzles

AmaraLia: drawing

Ari: painting

Kira: dolls and clay

Theo: running around on the playground and playing in the ship

Esther: playing outside with friends and writing with chalk

Nessia: playing in rocket ships, on swings, running outside and painting

Ana  smiled and nodded as each child talked to her. She loved their suggestions. And so did we, the teachers. We thought we might tell the children what we enjoyed. But then instead, they said they wanted to tell us. Nessia piped up, " You like teaching us how to paint and learn." Theo said, "I know, you like to teach people."

It's true we love to learn and teach and to paint. But more than that, we are so pleased with how each child welcomed Ana to our class. Friendship and kindness at its best...