Happy Friday Green Room Families. Can you believe March is already here? We have so many wonderful lessons, activities, and gross motor experiences planned out for the month. For daily updates please make sure you are checking the Brightwheel app.

The last two weeks we have had a main focus on all things Purim. We have been exploring the giant Purim book, making colorful masks, painting picture frame castles, giving more tzedakah during Torah time, and lastly enjoying more dress up play. The children loved learning about the book of Esther, and are so knowledgeable on the subject. Chabad is having a special Purim Event on March 10th called Purim in China. I really hope you and your families can make the event, as the children have worked so hard learning the story that it would be very special for them to see the celebration in person.

Academically we added four new lessons this week. I have posted pictures of these lessons on Brightwheel so you could identify them in our classroom and ask your child about them. The lessons included; a penny timeline, language matching cards, sound cylinders, and mask creations. As always we are working on our sound books, and math materials. I encourage you to stop in, in the morning or at pick up and ask your little what they have been working on. I am sure they would love to show you their space. Morah Sarah and I don’t need to be in there, you can explore without us if you want!

I have posted many times on Brightwheel over the last couple weeks about bringing Toys to school. However, they are still being brought in. I understand that our friends love to share their super cool toys with their friends, and that is why we started Show and Tell. I have seen many tears over lost toys, broken toys, friends taking others toys, toys being left on the playground. This causes a huge distraction for the rest of the day. It takes away from our Torah and Lesson Time. On Show and Tell days please bring your child’s Show and Tell in a bag and place it on the counter. The bag helps the child understand that their Show and Tell is special and has a place to keep safe. If your child brings their show and tell to the playground for playtime or without a bag they will not be sharing during circle time. If you need a bag we have several paper bags in our drawer, and a special show and tell bags that are in our basket. Feel free to snag it on the day of or the night before! Thank you so much for understanding.

Quick Housekeeping reminder that if your child sleeps during nap time to please bring a twin or crib size sheet and blanket as we do not have extras.

Lastly, the Green Room is in need of a few items… If you can help us out that would be magical. We are needing…..

-Clorox Wipes
-Wash Rags
-Paper Plates
-Plastic Forks and Spoons

Morah Sarah and I hope you have a very special Shabbat and a wonderful week ahead.

Warmly,
Brook and Sarah