Shalom Parents,

This week we are continuing with the parsha of Avraham and focusing on gratitude. We appreciate you talking with your child and writing what they are thankful for on the back of their Mitzvah notes the entire month of November.  

We are working on the projects for the Thanksgiving Luncheon. We added a job chart and a few high frequency words: a, I and see to get the children acquainted  with them. They searched and matched letters for the phrase, I see a cat.  At the end of a book we spell and say, "t-h-e e-n-d", the end. At davening Morah Devora dressed as Avraham and told more of the story. Practical life skills works were introduced: sorting beans, spooning and pouring salt and the 100 marble board that gives a visual to the age Abraham was when he had his son and refines fine motor skills. The children created and decorated Play-Doh turkeys, changed clothes on the visiting angels and followed the contour of a square using stones. This develops the muscles and strength needed for later writing with the 3 finger grip. Easel painting was very popular and we are enjoying the squash the children are bringing in. We now have Zucchini, Summer Squash, Acorn, mini pumpkins and a Heritage Pumpkin.  Another pumpkin and any squash not mentioned yet would be a welcome addition!. 

We cut into our original pumpkin to explore its contents. When asked what does it feel like Ava said "It feels really good!" Sarah said, "It feels like pumpkin seeds. I really wish Alice were here to see this!" Levi elected not to feel it and said, "It would feel like slime!" Mason said,"It feels like seeds that are slippery!"

We are learning the parts of a pumpkin to Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes. Stem, rind, pulp and seeds, fibrous strands. Leaves and tendrils and ridges too. Stem, rind, pulp and seeds, fibrous strands. 

See the song listed below.                          

We appreciate you bringing your children at 9 am and entering the classroom a single time to reduce interruptions  and allow the children to greet Morah Cindy at the door with a handshake, hug, high five or a cheer, put their own things away, wash their hands,  greet Morah Devora inside the classroom, and begin a work.
At the end of the day, please knock on the door and Morah Cindy or Morah will call your child to tell their friends goodbye at circle and meet you. We thank you for sending a single lovey to be used during quiet time and leaving their toys at home. 

Squash Song (Tune: Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond)

1. Squashes around

     Of different shapes and colors

     It's fun to learn and 

     Know them all!

2. Pumpkins abound

    In patches and in the stores

    There are a lot more

    on the vine!

3. Vines, through the vines

    Growing strong

    Reaching out

    For you and me!

4. Sweet (insert the name of a squash)

    La la la

    Hashem created for you and me!

    Sweet (insert the name of a squash)

    La la la

    This is good for you and me!

     Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!

Enjoy the weekend and the season!

Shabbat Shalom,

Morahs Cindy and Devora