Counting the Omer in Ganon Aleph

Some of the children in Ganon Aleph  had fun dipping their feet in paint and creating footprints which we are using to keep track of the days between Pesach and Shavuot.  They are learning that each Hebrew letter has a numerical value, and are becoming quite proficient at counting in Hebrew! 

Counting the Omer in Ganon Aleph

Ganon Aleph has been counting the Omer in our classroom each day since we returned to school after our Pesach break.  Some of the  children enjoyed dipping their feet in paint to create footprints which they then cut out to use on our bulletin board for counting.  We will be counting the footprints which lead from Mitzrayim to Har Sinai, and in this way we will keep track of the number of days that pass from Pesach until Shavuot.    

Are You Counting?

Gan Daled has learned about the significance of counting Sefirat HaOmer. They are excited and looking forward to receiving the Torah on Shavuot and realized that we are counting to a special time. Many children shared that they count things at home that are dear to them. We brainstormed things or events that the children anticipate doing or receiving.

You Can Count On It!

Gan Gimmel learned all about counting Sefirat HaOmer this week. The children learned that we count the days from the Second Seder night all the way until Shavuot. There are 49 days or 7 weeks to count. The children were introduced to the ancient counting device called an abacus. In order to illustrate the concept of counting in a tangible way the children made their own Sefirah counting charts. Using card stock, beads and pipe cleaners each child created an abacus designated especially for counting the Omer. We are having a great time practicing with these in school and can't wait to show them to you at home!