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| Using natural material we collected in the past, the children created centerpieces of thanks for their Thanksgiving tables. |
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| The children drew what they were thankful for. Sammy: Imma, Abba, Joey, food, Me Chana: Mommy, Tatty, Mushka, Sheva, Food Aiden: John, Nadav, Ethan, Apple Picking Jordan: Mom, Dad, Dian, Ruby Hannah: Mom, Dad, Ellery, Dog, Nana |
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| Adding it to the trees |
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| Hole punching the thankful cards |
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| We used authentic clay to form utensils like the Native Americans. |
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| After leaning how the Native Americans documented in clay, the children used pencils to engrave shapes, decorations, and words. |
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| Our latkas came out scrumptious after following the recipe! |
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| First, we peeled the potatoes. We reviewed safety procedures prior to using the peelers. |
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| The children are getting really good at peeling as we keep bringing them out for different activities. |
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| Next, we carefully grated the potatoes. |
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After adding eggs and mixing it. Morah Mimi helped us fry the latkas. We ate our fresh latkas for lunch!  |
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| Pouring the Soy Milk |
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| Adding the corn meal |
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| Adding the oil |
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| Bringing it to the oven. |
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| Our finished product!! |
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| The children chose from an assortment of feathers. They really love working with feathers due to its texture and shape. |
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| We used tacky glue which takes a lot of skill and strength to squeeze out. |
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| We discussed patterns... |
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| We left tags with the words Native American and the children copied it. |
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| The children wore their hats throughout the day. |
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| Snack time: eating corn snacks! |
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| Wearing them during baking... |
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| We set up a table of Thanksgiving related foods on the kitchen table. |
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| The storyboard prompted many questions and learning. |
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| Sammy and Hannah set up a Thanksgiving meal for the class! |
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| And our animals!!! |
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| Cornmeal was added to the sensory table. The children sifted, measured, poured, and "baked" many things!! Cornmeal is a great sensory tool. It is very fine and smooth, and so much can be done with it. |
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| It's full! What can we do?? |
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