The leaves are turning colors, the summer humidity is gone, and the great outdoors is full of all of kinds of interesting things. Last week, Morah Miriam created a unique clothes line between two big trees right outside in our playground. The children collected colorful leaves, pine cones, and other things from outside. They displayed them on the string using clothes pins to hang their treasures. . The children also made fall trees. Each child glued different fall colored leaves on their trees. We displayed them on our wall so all can see their beautiful masterpieces. On our rainy day last week, Morah Leah made colorful playdough with help from the children. They got to see how to make one of their favorite activities first hand. And, how to make it in four different colors! Of course, the best part was when they got to play with their newly made playdough.
One thing I observed from watching the children this week is how kind they are to the Kitah Alef class. The children, though only a little older, help and assist the younger ones without any prompting. It is wonderful to watch them easily share and help with the younger children. I also have observed since the beginning of school how quickly the children are transitioning from parallel play to playing with one another. They are learning and experiencing so much here and I am always in awe of how quickly they grow.
Morah Kim
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