This week we had the chance to be welcomed into Hersh's classroom twice. First, we attended the Bayit Patuach, where his class presented some of the work they have been engaged in over the course of the school year. From creating a new school library, learning about literary critique and the benefits of having numerous drafts of work, and Hebrew language explosion, Hersh has learned a lot. Then, it was Hersh's chance to be the Student Spotlight. We shared the tradition of how he likes to decorate for holidays, and his interest in paper airplane making. The two of these combined have lead to origami animals. All of the children in his class make origami penguins. Then, we (mostly Hersh) read "Spoon" to the class. Also, each child in the class writes a message to the Student Spotlight. The kind words about Hersh from his peers are so sweet and he loved reading them:) Hersh also had basketball practice this week. He has picked up lots of skills and even made 7 (!) baskets today, which gave him great pride.
AlteLu had a playdate this morning with two friends from school. It is amazing to watch her blossom socially. Now, when friends come to our house she engages with the other children in deep imaginative play, like going ice skating. She has also started to use the word "actually" (which is amazing) and loves "making Shabbat dinner"in her playnook. She has a little stuffed cat that has a lollipop, that she affectionately calls her Lollipop Sister, and she often reminds us that her stuffed crib friends are her brothers and sisters. AlteLu loves to stand at the counter and help me cook. She also is an expert doctor, and will often ask to "check you out."
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