The Story of Yonah

The children in Ganon Aleph learned that the story of Yonah is read in shul on Yom Kippur, and they became familiar with the story through books, songs, puppets, and felt board figures.  They have been re-enacting the story

at the water table,

with puppets,

and even inside a giant box (pretending to be Yonah inside the fish!)

They know that once Yonah davened, did teshuvah, and was sorry for not listening to Hashem, the fish spit him out onto dry land.  They also learned that you can never run away or hide from Hashem!

Bereishit Fair

Yesterday, the EC classes initiated our first ever Bereishit Fair! This amazing learning experience was completely developed and implemented by the collaboration of our model team of teachers. Each classroom was set up to represent a different day of Creation, along with hands-on projects and activities. For Day 1, children made shadow puppets and frosted black and white cookies.

On Day 2, a water table was set up for play, and children made clouds with shaving cream.

Children planted seeds on Day 3, and made collages of trees and grass. Day 4's classroom had stars projected on the ceiling, and children created original designs of stars, moon, and sun. For Day 5, real fish were available for observation, and children played a matching game with various types of birds and fish.

On Day 6, the children dressed in animal costumes, and held races and dances.

Back in their own classrooms, children learned about Day 7, our very own Shabbat, which of course we celebrate every week in school.