Ahavas Yisrael in the Montessori Classroom

This week in the Montessori Classroom the students focused on Lag Baomer. 
We learned about Rabbi Akiva and Shimon Bar Yochai, discussed the customs of the day, and practiced being nice to each other! 
We had so much fun signing Veahavta Lerecha Kamocha and the other songs from our davening routine. Here are some pictures of us working nicely together.

Lag Baomer bonfire
  

Cutting and pasting lesson, discussing the customs
  

Holding hands and singing songs during davening

Decorating photos of our friends

Israel Unit

This week the Montessori class began its unit on Israel. 
They decorated their very own suitcases and began traveling. We started in Jerusalem of gold and made a gold glitter project. The students collaboratively decorated the Kotel where they will stick their Mitzva Notes and daven during Shabbos Party.

As a special treat we explored the tastes of Israel and had an Israeli style lunch. The students chopped up Israeli salad and ate falafel, pita, and hummus. 
The students mixed their own salad dressing and were so excited to taste their hard work- it was delicious!

  

  

Counting the Omer

Counting the Omer in Class

The Montessori Students count the Omer every day in class during circle time! They collectively decorated Har Sinai, the Torah, and flowers. 
Each day we sing our Omer song and move another day across the line. Take a look at our beautiful classroom project:



Dot Painting the Torah, excellent fine motor practice

Working together to paint Hair Sinai, look how nicely the students share!
  


Creating flower decorations from recycled egg cartons

The finished project!!