Oh Chanukah, Oh Chanukah--(and some other topics, too!)
The beauty of Intown Jewish Preschool's Extended Day program is the carryover of the morning's instruction into the afternoon's free play.
So what have the children been learning about recently? We all know--it's Chanukah! They know the story of Chanukah from their morning Morahs, and they know plenty of songs, too. During the day, they experience the holiday with hands-on tray activities, singing, movement, art, craft and more. In the afternoon, we have some additional Chanukah activities, and some time for the multi-age group to interact. They like to come up with some of their own original programming.
Last week, the kids got together and made a band. They had their instruments ready: old pots, pans, spatulas and ladles. Their song? Chanukah was in the air, so you guess their choice of performance. The song Oh Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel was their big hit.
Avraham Chaim told us, "I can make the tune of Dreidel, Dreidel!" He demonstrated by pounding on his drum. We spoke a little bit about tune and rhythm.
Orli said, "I want a flute!"
Eli gave us some more information: "Sylvia is dancing for the show!"
Leah responded, "I'm the singer for the show!"
Eli: "I'm the drummer for the show, too."
Meanwhile on another part of the playground, there was some more pretend play in action.
Hendrix explained his structure
(below): "This is our tire shop."
Avraham Chaim had moved from the musical "band" to the tire shop. He answered Hendrix: "Yeah, this is where we get our tires!" Then he added, "These are from an airplane. I heard on the news that an airplane got the tires changed."
Sylvia and Eli had moved, too. Sylvia was now painting with acrylic paint. (Very, very carefully, wearing a smock--we know how to use acrylic paint!) A Morah reminded her that acrylic paint comes off the skin easily enough, but it's not so easy to get it off clothing.
Sylvia: "The acrylic paint comes out if you wait 20 years. I heard it from my science podcast!"
Lily found an interesting chunk of wood. We asked her where she got it.
Lily: "It's dirty, so probably it came from the sand."
She decided to paint it with the acrylic paint.
Eli joined along with painting the log. Lily reminded him, "I found this log, Eli. But don't paint over other people's artwork!"
So, we're busy with learning and fun everyday. In the afternoon, it all comes together: the integration of the morning topics, the social skills and so much more!
Happy Chanukah!
Fondly, all the Extended Day Morahs and Yeledim
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