Exploring Imagination with “It Looked Like Spilt Milk”
This week, our Group 1 students dove into the whimsical world of It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw—a story that encourages imagination through playful shapes and abstract thinking. After listening to the story during group time, the children created their own versions of the book’s concept. Using blue paper and white paint, […]
Exploring the Symbolism of the Israeli Flag!
What a vibrant and meaningful project unfolded in Group 4! Our young learners embarked on a fascinating journey to discover the symbolism and beauty of the Israeli flag. With anticipation buzzing in the air, especially as Yom Ha’Atzmaut approached, the children dove into a hands-on activity that brought the flag’s key elements to life. For […]
Earth Day Sparks Creativity in the Classroom
Earth Day is a fantastic opportunity to spark a sense of wonder and responsibility in our children about the incredible planet we call home. This year, we got crafty with Group 3 and created our very own “Earth Day Worlds” using simple paper plates – and the results were truly inspiring! This engaging art project, […]
Crafting the Passover Plague of Frogs
Passover is a rich and meaningful holiday filled with traditions that help us remember the powerful story of the Israelites’ exodus from slavery in ancient Egypt. This year, to bring one of the ten plagues vividly to life for our young learners, we embarked on a fun and creative craft project: making our very own […]
Our Baby Moses Passover Craft
Passover is a time for reflection, remembrance, and retelling the powerful story of the Exodus. This year, to bring the story to life for my little ones in Group 4, we decided to create a hands-on craft: Baby Moses in the River Nile. It was a wonderful way to engage them with the story and […]
Unleashing Creativity With Purim Masks!
Purim is a time of joy, celebration, and, of course, masks! This year, Group 3 embarked on a delightful mask-making adventure, allowing the children to explore their creativity and dive into the festive spirit. A Burst of Design and Color Our goal was simple: to let the children’s imaginations run wild. We wanted them to […]
Our Joyous Megillah Project!
Purim is a time of unbridled joy, vibrant colors, and celebrating the triumph of good over evil. This year, our wonderful Group two students dove headfirst into the spirit of the holiday by creating their very own mini-megillahs, and the results were nothing short of spectacular! We wanted to make the story of Esther and […]
Paper Plate Hamantaschen for Purim
This week in Group 1, the air was filled with creativity and the sweet scent of… well, imagined jam! We dove into the fascinating origins of Purim, and what better way to learn about a holiday than through a hands-on, delicious-looking craft? Our little artists created their very own paper plate Hamantaschen, a traditional Purim cookie, […]
String Art for the letter “S”
This week, Group 4 embarked on a string art adventure, focusing on the letter “S,” and the results were nothing short of spectacular. A plastic fork, some colorful paint, and a bit of yarn — that’s all it took to create a whirlwind of artistic excitement and creativity! The Setup We kept it simple: The […]
Potty Training 101: A Simple Guide for Parents
Potty training is a significant milestone for both parents and toddlers. At our Los Angeles preschool, we understand that every child is unique and the journey to becoming potty-trained can be different for each one. Here’s a short and sweet guide to help make potty training a breeze! Timing is Everything Choosing the right time […]