Shalom.

Here we are, another week flew by in the Green Room. It is a sweet experience to witness these tiny humans caring for themselves and reaching out to comfort and care for their peers as well.

When your child is not at school he/she is truly missed. The other children inquire about them and show concern in their absence. Upon their return, there is an increase of excitement. Some children welcome the additional attention while others are still warming up to it. They are developing their voices and abilities to care for themselves and create their own boundaries based on their needs and wants, as well as reaching out to others that need comforting. We are a caring community.

Levi celebrate his birthday this month and the children built additional memories together celebrating. Gavi shared his experience on visiting the dentist. Sarah, Alice, Tzippi and Ava put the art materials to use this week and Morgan spent a long period of concentrated cutting with scissors. Mason shared his play-doh planets. Ari is busy taking notes in class and she and many of the others explored making flower patterns.  The Magna-tiles drew a lot of attention this week. Hammond and Tzippi counted apples on the trees for bringing in a sweet New Year. Zoe is drawn to the counting spindles and the babies are popular with her and Jemma, the boys also spent time caring for the babies and acting as firemen. Saya returned this week and slipped right back into the routine washing her hands after she arrived and getting busy cooking in the kitchen. The children enjoyed the bubbles she shared on her return and playing tag this week. We are happy to have your child with us.

Rosh Hashanah has kept us quite busy. Morah Shternie visited and it was a highlight singing and learning some new songs. 

Song:

Dip the apple in the honey
make a bracha loud and clear
I'shana tovah umetukah
have a happy and sweet New Year.

I have heard many comments during arrival that children are having a tough morning or are running short on sleep. Keep in mind we model how to manage our own emotions. As the airline employees remind us, we must put on our own oxygen masks first before we can help another!

The things we are modeling for our children and managing our own emotions are often challenging to face as adults. Please be patient with our little souls and remember they are in the early stages of learning these skills. May we all reflect and nurture ourselves, others, and take care of our things, being mindful of our own actions and move into the New Year with well wishes and a positive mindset.

Morah Cindy and Morah Devora

Conscious Discipline Tips of the Week:

https://youtu.be/EiMdSXokbY0 by Becky Bailey

Button Pushing – Conscious Discipline Skills
If you are interested in more Conscious Discipline information, check out more videos on You Tube or pick up a book by Dr. Becky Bailey .

Healing Our Triggers and Relationships

Replace trigger thoughts with:
I’m safe.
I am calm.
I can handle this.