Scientists play the Mystery Fruit Game

Ellen came to visit today and taught us a game.  Ellen began the Mystery Fruit Game by showing us a paper bag.  Then she told us a few things about what was inside: "It is a fruit.  It grows on a tree."  The kids didn't have any guesses yet.  Then she shared: "It is orange, it's round like a ball and it's juicy."  The guess came: "An Orange!!!!"  Ellen taught us how scientists learn about a new food: touch it, smell it, lick it, and eat it if you'd like.  The kids were brave about trying the fruit she shared with us: a Cara Cara orange, a pear,  a red pear, a lime, and lastly - a tomato!  You can see on the kids' faces what they thought of the sour flavor of the lime!

all we need now...

is a sunny warm day and a nice breeze!

 Ava's mommy, Nicole, and her brother, Colton, joined us this morning to make colorful kites!  We enjoyed decorating our kite, using tape to hold the straw in place and choosing the perfect streamer for a tail.  Nicole let us decide  how long our tails would be.  We giggled as she said "Longer?  Longer?  Longer?"

Thank you Nicole and Colton.  We loved making the kites and hope that it was the push that mother nature needed to move the cold weather out and beautiful spring weather in...we've got our kites ready!!

Thank You Mia!

If Mia was not a student herself I would ask Ellen to hire her! Mia is so positive with Adam and his friends!

  Mia volenteered today in the Tel Aviv classroom!  She was so helpful...Mia planned an art activity, read us a few books, helped support the teachers and children as we practiced our Passover Play! 

Mia thank you for coming in and spending time with us!  Come back soon!

Planting with our Seed Expert!!

Today the Tel Aviv class had a very special guest: Elizabeth the seed expert!   Elizabeth  and Sasha are friends from URJ Camp Kalsman where Elizabeth was in charge of the camp garden. Elizabeth read a book about how seeds grow during circle time and then everyone got a chance to plant! Using their excellent fine motor and balancing skills, the Tel Aviv kids filled up personal seed cups by using spoons to transfer dirt. Then, they planted some seeds that they found on the playground! Micah G. even brought in a whole bag of seeds from his house for our special seed planting day! Lastly, the group planted special flower bulbs in a Tel Aviv garden box that we will have on our window sill. Over the next few weeks we will be carefully watching our seeds, hoping that they will grow. Thanks for visiting us Elizabeth! It was a fun dirt-filled day and we loved playing and learning with you!

a special visitor

We had a special visitor today - Jack Levine - Rebecca's son joined us for the morning!  He had so much fun reading, building, welcoming Shabbat and getting to know your children.  He thought they were "awesome"!