On Monday, we read The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall. This book follows the growth of an apple tree throughout the seasons. In the fall, the apples on the tree are used to make a delicious apple pie. For our art project, the boys and girls painted murals that will be used for our fall bulletin board. Four murals, brown, orange, red, and a handprint mural, were created. Each was used to make a fall scene for our classroom. We reviewed these letter T words: tree, turtle, tiger, two, three, ten, tummy, tongue, teeth, toothbrush, toothpaste, and toast. As we sing each child’s name in, “The More We Get Together” during morning circle, the children can wave or make a movement to illustrate a letter T word.
On Tuesday, we read Pie in the Sky by Lois Ehlert. This colorfully illustrated book tells about the growth of a cherry tree. To make a cherry pie, ripe cherries are washed and the cherry juice, flour, sugar, and cinnamon are added together. Then the piecrust dough is mixed and the filling is poured in. After the piecrust and cherries are placed in the oven to bake, a delicious cherry pie is ready to be eaten. Our letter P art project was to decorate the letter P with purple paint, a pumpkin, a pie, and a picnic basket. We learned these letter P words: pumpkin, pie, pizza, puzzle, pony, pig, puppy, pink, purple, pickle, and pretzel.
On Wednesday, the journal group drew pictures of fall leaves for their page. The children in the story group read Nuts to You by Lois Ehlert. This book is about a squirrel that sneaks inside a window of an apartment building and how a nutty solution gets the squirrel to come out. In yoga class, Miss Kim asked the children to name their favorite place to go on vacation as they practiced yoga breathing. They played “Red Light, Yoga Light” and slithered like snakes, crawled like dogs, and jumped like frogs. For the imaginary yoga trip, the boys and girls traveled by boat to the mountains.
On Thursday, we read Old Bear’s Surprise Painting by Jane Hissey. In this book, Old Bear and his friends paint patterns of wiggly lines, dots, and stripes to create one exciting painting. For our art project, the children began to paint on canvases for their Art Exhibit display. All of the paintings will be hung in the Spruce Street lobby for the Shabbat Dinner. On that evening, all guests will have the opportunity to view and purchase the art as it will be presented as a fund-raiser for the Playschool.
On Friday, we read Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson. This picture story follows Harold as he draws himself in some fun-filled adventures. Every Friday, all of the boys and girls celebrate Shabbat together. Miss Terri and Mr. Noah lead the children in Shabbat songs, dance, movement, and the blessings for the candles, wine (grape juice), and challah. On Friday, the boys and girls continued to work on their canvas paintings.
Thank you to Cobrin, Max, Sofia, Samantha, and Jack for being our super “kids of the day” this week.
As a reminder, the Playschool will be closed on Monday, October 11 for Columbus Day.
On Tuesday, October 19, we will be going to The Philadelphia Museum of Art. All children are invited to attend the trip, even if it is not your child’s regular day to come to school. Parents are welcome to accompany us, too. The cost is $12.00 per person. Please let us know by Friday, October 15 if your child will be attending.
Friday, October 29 is Grandparent’s and Special Friend’s Day and we will be celebrating Shabbat at our Playschool Shabbat Dinner and Art Exhibit on that same evening. Please return the “Save the Date/Request for Info” note as soon as possible so that we can mail invitations to Grandparents and Special Friends for this event.
Please check out our Playschool blog at http://shsplayschoolnews.blogspot.com to find out all of the exciting things that the children are doing in preschool.
Don’t forget to have your child stay for Afterschool Arts Clubs. On Monday, the children made pizzas, on Tuesday, the children made an aquarium scene with a spongy fish, on Wednesday, they made unique cats after reading Have you seen my cat? by Eric Carle, on Thursday, they had fun doing aerobics, and on Friday, the boys and girls sang Shabbat and fall songs. Afterschool Arts is a great way for the children to have additional time to play with their friends as well as experiencing a creative themed project.
Next week, we will learn letter R. Have a great weekend! See you on Tuesday.
Miss Gloria, Miss Chloe, Miss Julia, Miss Mindy, Mr. Noah
On Tuesday, we read Pie in the Sky by Lois Ehlert. This colorfully illustrated book tells about the growth of a cherry tree. To make a cherry pie, ripe cherries are washed and the cherry juice, flour, sugar, and cinnamon are added together. Then the piecrust dough is mixed and the filling is poured in. After the piecrust and cherries are placed in the oven to bake, a delicious cherry pie is ready to be eaten. Our letter P art project was to decorate the letter P with purple paint, a pumpkin, a pie, and a picnic basket. We learned these letter P words: pumpkin, pie, pizza, puzzle, pony, pig, puppy, pink, purple, pickle, and pretzel.
On Wednesday, the journal group drew pictures of fall leaves for their page. The children in the story group read Nuts to You by Lois Ehlert. This book is about a squirrel that sneaks inside a window of an apartment building and how a nutty solution gets the squirrel to come out. In yoga class, Miss Kim asked the children to name their favorite place to go on vacation as they practiced yoga breathing. They played “Red Light, Yoga Light” and slithered like snakes, crawled like dogs, and jumped like frogs. For the imaginary yoga trip, the boys and girls traveled by boat to the mountains.
On Thursday, we read Old Bear’s Surprise Painting by Jane Hissey. In this book, Old Bear and his friends paint patterns of wiggly lines, dots, and stripes to create one exciting painting. For our art project, the children began to paint on canvases for their Art Exhibit display. All of the paintings will be hung in the Spruce Street lobby for the Shabbat Dinner. On that evening, all guests will have the opportunity to view and purchase the art as it will be presented as a fund-raiser for the Playschool.
On Friday, we read Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson. This picture story follows Harold as he draws himself in some fun-filled adventures. Every Friday, all of the boys and girls celebrate Shabbat together. Miss Terri and Mr. Noah lead the children in Shabbat songs, dance, movement, and the blessings for the candles, wine (grape juice), and challah. On Friday, the boys and girls continued to work on their canvas paintings.
Thank you to Cobrin, Max, Sofia, Samantha, and Jack for being our super “kids of the day” this week.
As a reminder, the Playschool will be closed on Monday, October 11 for Columbus Day.
On Tuesday, October 19, we will be going to The Philadelphia Museum of Art. All children are invited to attend the trip, even if it is not your child’s regular day to come to school. Parents are welcome to accompany us, too. The cost is $12.00 per person. Please let us know by Friday, October 15 if your child will be attending.
Friday, October 29 is Grandparent’s and Special Friend’s Day and we will be celebrating Shabbat at our Playschool Shabbat Dinner and Art Exhibit on that same evening. Please return the “Save the Date/Request for Info” note as soon as possible so that we can mail invitations to Grandparents and Special Friends for this event.
Please check out our Playschool blog at http://shsplayschoolnews.blogspot.com to find out all of the exciting things that the children are doing in preschool.
Don’t forget to have your child stay for Afterschool Arts Clubs. On Monday, the children made pizzas, on Tuesday, the children made an aquarium scene with a spongy fish, on Wednesday, they made unique cats after reading Have you seen my cat? by Eric Carle, on Thursday, they had fun doing aerobics, and on Friday, the boys and girls sang Shabbat and fall songs. Afterschool Arts is a great way for the children to have additional time to play with their friends as well as experiencing a creative themed project.
Next week, we will learn letter R. Have a great weekend! See you on Tuesday.
Miss Gloria, Miss Chloe, Miss Julia, Miss Mindy, Mr. Noah
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