We started off our week with Havdalah in the Hoffman building, led by teacher Sigalit. She also introduced the holiday of Tu B’Shevat to the children by talking about and showing the different types of fruits we eat for this holiday. We returned to class and read two books about the parts of the tree and how they are helpful and useful to us and our world. Some of the children then took plastic bags outside to collect any item that came from a tree, such as sticks, leaves, flowers and bark. These items will be sorted and used for some creative artwork.
We spent time planting seeds and planning out our garden. Gardening is a great way to teach children about responsibility. Children learn that they must take care of their seeds each day for them to become healthy plants. In the gardening process with the children, it has become abundantly clear how important it is to have patience. Children are used to immediate gratification; however, gardening is often a slow process. Children must learn to be patient when waiting for their flowers and vegetables to grow. The waiting makes the moment the flower or vegetable sprouts even more exciting! On Wednesday and Thursday, the children got to plant grass seed, parsley, and other herbs. Each day it is their responsibility to water their seed and check for any new growth. Hopefully we will have some parsley in time for Passover. REMINDERS
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