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April 3, 2009

Parshat Tzav

Shabbat Begins 7:03

 
 
From Our Director   
  Spring is here and with it comes the excitement of Pesach!  Between the drama of "Yitziat Mitzrayim" and hands on learning all about the "seder" and mitzvot of the chag, we've been working so hard, but hope to bring home all that we've learned!  Our yeladim are so excited to share what they know with you!
The Matzah Factory came and helped the yeladim understand how matzah is made.  Many classes baked challah that week so the yeladim could see first hand the difference between matzah and challah.
Since preschool is all about "learning by doing", each class had their own model seder to tie in everything they've learned.  As I walked around the building, I enjoyed the sights and sounds of the seder preparation as well as the sweet voices resounding with seder songs in our hall!
We love having opportunities to bond with our SKA big sisters.  The 10th grade girls paired with our 4 year olds for a wonderful makot project.  The girls shared their knowledge, sensitivity, and love with our precious yeladim!
You'll be amazed when you see how much we've learned.  We are thankful to our Morot for all their patience and for teaching us so many things.  We are so ready for the real seder!  If your
children somehow can't stay up for the seder, it would be so special to ask them about their projects and maybe use them during lunch.  Who says you can't look for the afikoman in daylight?
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a "Chag  Kasher V'Sameach.  Enjoy the pictures!
 
Have a great Yom Tov!
Betty Shusterman
 

Visit From Magic Al

 
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On Wednesday, March 11, the children were treated to a truly funny and entertaining magic show performed by Magic Al. The children were all in costume and were mesmerized by the magician's fascinating tricks and jokes. He certainly put the children in a happy Purim mood. We would like to thank Women's League for sponsoring this exciting event.
 

The Matzah Bakery

   
  
On Monday, March 30, the children enjoyed a wonderful visit from the Tzivos Hashem model matzah bakery. They had a detailed and hands on experience with the process of making matzah from harvesting the wheat to baking the matzah. First the "matzah men" retold the story of Pesach with the children and related the matzah baking process to the story. Then the children actually separated wheat kernels, ground them into flour, mixed the flour with water, rolled out the dough, and brought the matzah to the oven! They worked quickly so that they could get a feel for how real matzah is made in less than 18 minutes. Of course, the matzah that we made was hametz, but the children certainly had a taste of real matzah baking. Many classes also baked challah so that they could compare and contrast the two processes (and enjoy the final product)!

 
Click here for more pictures of the Matzah Bakery Visit!

Hungry Caterpillar 40th Anniversary

 
 
This month, in library, we celebrated  the 40th anniversary of one of our very favorite books, The Very Hungry Caterpillar written and illustrated by Eric Carle. Morah Ruthi used her felt board, colorful pieces and story apron to re-enact the story. This story is about a tiny caterpillar who eats fruit, leaves and assorted snacks each day of the week to become a big fat caterpillar and ultimately a beautiful butterfly. Morah Ruthi used this opportunity to discuss the brachot of each food on each day including the assorted snacks on Saturday at the "a Shabbat Party". Ask the children if they remember the brachot of some of the hard ones (watermelon, pickle). We also showed a short clip from the Scholastic website on how Eric Carle designed some of his illustrations. He has written many other great stories that you will enjoy reading to  children of all ages.
 

Teacher In-Service Day

   
On Friday, March 20, the Lev Chana teachers participated in an excellent workshop given by Dena Isaacs, MA OTR/L. Mrs. Issacs 
presented the teachers with a lot of valuable information and ideas about the 'Handwriting Without Tears' program that is being used in our preschool.  Teachers also enjoyed a fitness workout with our Nursery gym teacher, Tamar Sicklick. It was an informative and productive day. We would like to thank our presenters for sharing their areas of expertise with us.
Art From The Heart of Lev Chana
   
 The four year old nursery and Kindergarten children were introduced to the art of Egyptian hieroglyphics in connection with the Pesach story. A long time ago before paper was invented, the Egyptians created an interesting approach for reading a story. The Egyptians carved their stories into stone!  While the four year old nursery children "carved" into styrofoam bricks, the kindergarten children were given the opportunity to "carve" their own stories into panels. All of the children commented how hard it was to carve just one picture. Imagine how difficult it must have been to carve entire stories!
Karen Fromowitz
 

 

Four Year Old Nursery Makot Project

 
Young children are intrigued and delighted by the story of the ten makot. As an enhancement to learning and retelling the story, our four year old nurseries received a treat from the SKA tenth graders. Every four year old child was paired up with a tenth grader who presented her partner with a ten makot kit. The buddies then reviewed the makot using their new props. The children had a lot of fun and were able to take the makot kit home as a gift. It is always meaningful when the Lev Chana children spend time with our high school neighbors. Aside from seeing some familiar faces, our children benefit from the warm and nurturing touch that the SKA girls have when they interact with our preschoolers. We know that the SKA girls benefit as well, as they serve as role models for these future teenagers.
 
In This Issue...
Visit from Magic Al
The Matzah Bakery
Hungry Caterpillar 40th Anniversary
Teacher In-Service Day
Art From the Heart of Lev Chana
Makot Project
Happy Birthday
Roving Reporter
Happy Birthday!
March Birthdays 
Ari Kahn
Jacob Bitton
Joseph Masri
Sarah Masri
Gili Yaish
Andrew Haller
Zachary Isler
Zachary Sicklick
Farrah Crane
Abigail Lichter
Gabrielle Isaacs
Netanel Jesselson
Avraham Scheinberg
Ariel Schanke
Jacob Weinstein
Kayla Frenkel
Avrumy Khesin
Shragi Medetsky

Roving Reporter

Heard Around Lev Chana... 
 
If you were leaving Mitzrayim, what would you take with you?
 
Leora Konig: "I would take all my stuff!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Miri Fein: "Clothes and a toothbrush!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Avigail Shreiber: "Money!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Olivia Schechter: "a DS!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Max Grill: "a DS with a Speedo bag with games in it and a lamp!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Judah Leifer: "a camera!"  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Miri Horowitz: "my TV!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eilat Berger: "my blanket!" 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yakira Dobular: "water and the camels!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Netanel Jesselson: "food!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Jaron Schiowitz: "a spaceship!" 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aviv Amar: "all the stuff I need; my kids, my toys!"  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shayna Friedman: "underwear, pajamas and clothes!" 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rafi Weiss: "dough so I could cook it at my house!" 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kayla Block: "a camel to ride on!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Keren Shetrit: "my stuff, my camera, my clothes and my shoes!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Abigail Greenberg: "my food!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kobi Aronovitz: "my bed!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Matthew Rosenberg: "clothing!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Zachary Sicklick: "a pack of clothes and toys!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rafi Cohen: "the bricks of the pyramids!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dina Cohen: "a pyramid!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spencer Beckerman: "I would take matzah!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liora Sturm: "maror!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gili Yaish: "my clothes!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daniel Zar: "food!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eliana Giller: "clothes and food!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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