Happy October!
In Alef, we will be celebrating Sukkot with lots of hands-on exploration! We’ll start with a nature walk to gather leaves, sticks, and branches. The babies will have the chance to feel the textures, watch how they move, and help us collect materials to build our own little sukkah in the classroom.
Our art and sensory experiences will also tie into the holiday. We’ll be painting with leaves and branches, letting the children notice the different shapes and marks they make. The natural items will also be used for sensory play, giving the babies time to explore with their hands and see how these pieces of nature can be used in different ways.
Throughout the week we’ll read simple books about Sukkot to introduce the holiday in a gentle and engaging way. Alongside our holiday fun, we’ll also be practicing important developmental skills—working on sitting independently, crawling, and building strength through lots of movement and play.
It will be a special week filled with new experiences, creativity, and milestones as we celebrate Sukkot together.
-Morah Leslie and Morah Kenzie