Happy Friday Green Room Families-

The Green Room has had a wonderful week getting into the spirit of Chanukah. During the week we had many themed activities including Sensory play with blue Shaving Cream, Dreidel painting as a class, Chanankah candle painting, and lastly a story of Chanukah each day during circle time. On Monday next week after Dreidels and Dads, we will be making Donuts to end the semester on a high note! 

Morah Brook’s Lessons this week consisted of Sound Letters A-H, Number 1-10 and even a few new Montessori Trays. During Community time we started sharing something that happened the night before, such as what we had for dinner, who we played with, etc. This really helps our friends practice the act of listening to their peers and understanding what they enjoy doing. 

As many of you know we have some Germs floating around our classroom. I want to assure all the families of the Green Room that Morah Sarah and I are doing our best at cleaning the materials during nap each day. We sincerely hope that Chanukah break will rejuvenate all our friends and give our classroom Germs a chance to freeze up. 

Have a wonderful restful weekend! 

Warmly, 

Morah Brook and Morah Sarah 

Happy December Green Room Families,

Can you believe it’s December already? Wow! Hopefully over the next couple of weeks you are spending much needed time with your families, and enjoying the cooler weather.

This week in the Green Room we focused on getting back into the groove of things after Thanksgiving break. Each of your children shared with the class what their Thanksgiving was like with their peers, and used a whiteboard to show their peers what the table looked like before they ate.

Academically this week each child was given a few new lessons on Montessori Materials. Including, Knobless Cylinders, Name Tracing, Animal Matching, People Matching, and the Spindle Box. If you are interested in any of these works I will make it a point to show you one on one during your conference next week. Our Sound Letter this week was “e”. When we arrive back from December break we will be doing two to three sounds a week, and sending home sound letter books for you to begin practicing with your child.

Our Parsha Topic this week was Vayishlach. Morah Sarah talked about the two brothers Yaakov and Eisav, and the different choices they made in life. Today (Friday) she will be asking each child to give her examples of good choices and bad choices and wrapping up the end of the story.

We have many friends in the Green Room who are not feeling well. Please keep an extra eye on your child over the weekend, we do not want to spread the germs. During our community time we have been reading a story called “Germs are not for sharing”. Remind your littles to cough in their elbows and wash their hands frequently. Sarah and I hope everyone that was out this week recovers fast over the weekend. Give your kids a big bear hug for us!!

Morah Sarah and I hope you have a relaxing weekend!

Warmly,
Brook & Sarah

Happy Friday Green Room Families! 

Can you believe the Rain this week? We had so much fun watching the rain fall, splashing in puddles, and even playing in the rain for a few minutes at a time. With the rain fall it was a perfect time to use our morning group time to talk about the seasons changing into winter. We talked about winter clothing, winter activities, and briefly talked about winter holidays. 

Since the rain was falling hard at some times during the day we took the opportunity to really explore loose parts while crafting. Some awesome crafts we did this week include;

• Chalk Painting (hammered the chalk down, and created paint)
• Loose Parts Painting on Canvas ( Hanging in the hallway)
• Necklace Stringing  
• Thanksgiving Wreath 

Chalk Painting, and Necklaces were sent home day of. If you forgot them they are in your child’s cubby folder. Thanksgiving day Wreath will be placed on our door next Tuesday for all eyes to see, and Lastly Loose Parts Paintings are hanging in the hallway.  

Next week we are looking forward to spending time with all of you at our special Thanksgiving Lunch. 

As always, please remember to dress warm as we are taking advantage of the wonderful weather and spending more time outside. 

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Warmly, 

Morah Brook & Morah Sarah 

Happy Friday Green Room Families! 

This week the Green Room Friends created some amazing Parsha crafts, and worked on new lessons. We began this week by reviewing the season of Fall and started the conversation/topic of Thanksgiving. 

Crafts that were made by your child this week include; 

• Popsicle Tents
• Placemats
• Together bakes two cakes
• Pinecone Turkey 

Each of these crafts were made special for the Parsha. During community time we talked  about the story of Vayeira. Morah Sarah talked about Avraham and Sara and their time with three Angels, and the special gift that Hashem blessed them with. Our Parsha word of the week was Hosting. Since Sara and Avraham hosted many people and Angels into their tent, the Green Room decided to host the Purple Room for cake on Friday (many  pictures will be uploaded to facebook). These three crafts will all be sent home Friday, please check your child’s backpack, and folder inside their cubby. 

Lessons that were presented to your child this week include; 

• Vayeira 
• Hosting 
• Sandpaper letter C 
• Gluing letter C (Fine Motor, Recall)
• Line cutting (Fine Motor)
• Squash hammering (Fall theme)
• Sand pouring (Desert theme) 

Every Morning when we come inside from outdoor play the Green Room does four main lessons. This week we focused Vayeira, and the holiday of Thanksgiving. We really focused on expressing what we are Thankful for. As always we talked about the timeline, and classroom rules each morning. 

Lastly, with the seasons changing please make sure to bring your child a jacket for outside play and changing out their extra clothes. It’s the most beautiful time of the year, and we will be spending a lot more time outside! 

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Warmly, 

Morah Brook & Morah Sarah

Happy Friday Green Room Families! 

This week the Green Room Friends created some amazing Parsha crafts, and worked on new lessons. We began this week by reviewing the season of Fall and started the conversation/topic of Thanksgiving. 

Crafts that were made by your child this week include; 

• Desert Scenery
• Backpacks for their journey 
• Toothpick tents 

Each of these crafts were made special for the Parsha. During community time we talked  about the story of Lech-Lecha. We talked about why Hashem chose Abraham and Sara for a special journey through the desert. Each of your children were then dismissed to create the above with Morah Sarah. These three crafts will all be sent home Friday, please check your child’s backpack, and folder inside their cubby. 

Lessons that were presented to your child this week include; 

• Lech-Lecha 
• Timeline of our day 
• Letter Sandpaper Letters B, C 
• Numbers 1-5
• Button counting
• Sound B gluing 
• Fall leaf cutting/coloring  

Every Morning when we come inside from outdoor play the Green Room does four main lessons. This week we focused on Lech-Lecha, and the season of Fall with the holiday of Thanksgiving coming up.

We are continuing to plan our day together every morning so we are all on the same page. 

Lastly, with the seasons changing please make sure to bring your child a jacket for outside play and changing out their extra clothes. It’s the most beautiful time of the year, and we will be spending a lot more time outside! 

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Morah Brook and Morah Sarah

Happy Friday Green Room Families!

This week the Green Room Friends created some amazing Parsha crafts, and worked on new lessons. We began this week by talking about the season Fall, and all that Fall brings to us.

Crafts that were made by your child this week include:
The Flood in the Bottle
Noah’s Boat (on paper, and by boxes)
Rainbows
Pumpkin Painting (sending home Friday)

Each of these crafts were made special for the Parsha. During community time we talked about Noah and how he made the right choices. We also talked about the boat, and who was on it. Each of your children were then dismissed to create the above with Morah Sarah. These four crafts will all be sent home Friday, please check your child’s backpack, and folder inside their cubby.

Lessons that were presented to your child this week include;
Noah
Timeline of our day
Sandpaper Letters A, B
Numbers 1-3
Pumpkin Hammering
Sound A gluing
Fall leaf cutting

Every Morning when we come inside from outdoor play the Green Room does four main lessons. This week we focused on Noah and The season of fall. With the season of Fall we are reading a special book called “I’ll Love You Forever”. Our Green Room friends really like to know what is going to happen throughout their day. I have recently created a picture timeline that we plan out together every morning so we are all on the same page.

Lastly, with the seasons changing please make sure to bring your child a jacket for outside play and changing out their extra clothes. It’s the most beautiful time of the year, and we will be spending a lot more time outside!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Morah Brook & Morah Sarah

Happy Friday Green Room Families!

This week the Green Room Friends created some amazing crafts, and worked on new lessons. I
really enjoyed getting to know some of you during curriculum night. Thank you so much for
letting me be a part of your child’s daily life.

Crafts that were made by your child this week include:
● Clay Honey Dish
● Placemats
● Apple Coloring

Each of these crafts were made special for Rosh Hashanah. During community time we
talked about Rosh Hashanah and what the Holiday means. Each of your children were then
dismissed to create something beautiful for the table during their holiday meal. These three crafts
will all be sent home Friday, please check your child’s backpack as the clay bowls are very
delicate.

Lessons that were presented to your child this week include;
● Rosh Hashanah Holiday
● Timeline of our day
● Letter sounds/pictures A, B,C
● Numbers/Counters 1,2,3

Every Morning when we come inside from outdoor play the Green Room does four main
lessons. This week we focused on the Holiday of Rosh Hasanah and the meaning behind it. We
talked about the sweet foods we will be eating to celebrate, and sang songs to honor the special
day.
Our Green Room friends really like to know what is going to happen throughout their
day. I have recently created a picture timeline that we plan out together every morning so we are
all on the same page.
I come from a Montessori background and have found many ways to incorporate Reggio
with the Montessori style of learning. This week we started doing our very first Montessori
lessons with nature and loose parts: Letter sounds, and Numbers counters. I have posted some
pictures on CJP family group so that you can see first hand what these lessons look like.
Morah Sara and I look forward to hearing about your wonderful Holiday weekend.
Shana Tova!