Properties of Matter

In Science our focus is the Properties of Matter. We learned that matter can be a solid, liquid, or gas. We also learned that matter can have a size, shape, color, and texture. We used attribute blocks to sort matter by color, size, and shape. Once again we worked on our team building skills within the lesson. As you can see this experiment was completely hands on. The children had a great time sorting these attribute blocks. Their creativity is endless. 

Morah Gaby 

Making Our Own Continent Maps

In Social Studies our introductory unit was on the Seven Continents. After we learned about the Continents, we put the children into groups, where they had the opportunity to not only draw their own maps, but also work on teamwork skills. We believe that within each lesson there is an opportunity to build in a social or behavioral skill. The result was amazing. The maps turned our beautifully, and are hanging in our classroom, and second graders were able to build relationships with their friends. 


Morah Gaby 

ME BAG - PART 2

SHARING OUR "ME BAGS" - PART 1

One of the first things I always do in any class I teach is have them fill up their "me bags" and bring them into school. These bags are good ice-breakers, and a great way for all the kids to learn about each others likes. It also give the teachers great insight about their students.

Stay Tuned For More....

Morah Gaby

Learning about the Continents in Social Studies

In Social Studies we learned about the Seven Continents, where they are located, and what bodies of water surround them. We also discussed what countries can be found on each continent. We did an activity where they kids had to label to continents and color them in. It was a very good activity where the kids got a review of what they learned. 

Morah Gaby 

Dear Parents,

With Rosh Hashana approaching, the children in Kitah Bet learned all about what we do to celebrate the upcoming holiday.
Today in class, the children enjoyed hand on centers with Rosh Hashana activities, such as:

• Rosh Hshana food tasting-Apples dipped in honey for a sweet new year as well as pomegranates that symbolize a year filled with good deeds.
• Round Challot-to symbolize a sweet and good year all year ROUND.
• Rosh Hashana bing game-to review the traditions we do to celebrate Rosh Hashana.
• Rosh Hashana cards-to wish our friends a sweet new year.

In addition the children learned a few new songs in Hebrew that they can sing at home, they are:

1. "shana tova, shana tova"
2. "mi yo'de'a, mi yo'da'at...lish'mo'a kol sho'far..."
3. "yom te'ru'ah, yom te'ru'ah"

May the new year bring upon us sweetness and blessings with revealed good forall the Jewish people around the world!

Morah Mushky