Hello, wonderful preschool families!
What a wonderful start to 2026 it has been in the Gimmel classroom! The children have been busy exploring new works. Our practical life area has been particularly popular so far this month. Squeezing fresh orange juice has definitely been an exciting activity for the children. This food preparation practice offers a wonderful sensorial experience, from the bright fresh scent to sweet tang of the juice. It also requires a good deal of small motor strength and concentration to twist the orange around the juicer, pressing out as many droplets of juice as possible. This activity has been so popular that it will continue throughout the month, providing each child with the opportunity for repetition.
Bubble mixing has been another exciting practical life activity. This fun experiment begins with preparation. The child must first use a small grater to create flakes from a bar of soap. Once enough flakes have been gathered, the child may then pour them into a basin of water, whipping up a foam of bubbles using a hand mixer. As we’ve observed the children interacting with this activity, an interesting pattern appeared. The children quickly began to partner up for this activity, with one child grating soap as the other whipped up the bubbles. This natural inclination to work in collaboration, supporting and helping one another, has been beautiful to observe.
While we have enjoyed some unusually warm weather to begin the year, the cold does appear to be making a return this week. The children benefit greatly from time we are able to spend in the outdoor environment, so we will continue to get them outside when possible. Please be sure to send warm footwear, hats, gloves and coats to keep your child comfortable on the playground.
We hope you all have a happy, warm and cozy week ahead!
Morahs Kara, Uma, Kristy and Chaya