Purim Party and Parade: Magician

Today's Magician at Yal-Day-New's Purim Party and Parade was very entertaining! Magic Tricks, Juggling, Animal Noises, Pirate Gold, Scarf and Umbrella Tricks, Puppets, Balloon Animals, and More!

Thank you, Parents!

Thank you, Parents for your very generous Purim gifts!

Love, the Teaching Staff at Yal-Day-New

Thank you, Ms. Mally!

Thank you, Ms. Mally for the delicious Purim gifts!

Love, the Teaching Staff at Yal-Day-New

Yal-Day-New Purim Party and Parade: The Crayon Box That Talked by Shane DeRoflf

Happy Purim!

At today's Purim Party and Parade, the teaching staff of Yal-Day-New dressed up as different colored crayons!

During Circle Time, Preschool teacher Ms. Marceline read "The Crayon Box That Talked," By Shane DeRolf.

Once upon a time, Shane DeRolf wrote a poem... It was a deceptively simple poem; a charming little piece that celebrates the creation of harmony through diversity.

In fact, the folks at the Ad Council heard it, and liked it so much that they made it the theme for their 1997 National Anti-Discrimination Campaign for Children.

And so the poem goes:

"While walking in a toy store, the day before today...
I overheard a crayon box with many things to say.

'I don't like Red!' said Yellow. And Green said, 'Nor do I.'
And no one here like Orange, But no one knows just why.

'We are a box of crayons that doesn't get along,' said Blue to all the others. 'Something here is wrong.'

Well I bought that box of crayons and took it home with me.
And laid out all the crayons so the crayons so the crayons could all see —

They watched me as I colored—with Red and Blue and Green
And Black and White and Orange, and every color in between.

They watched as Green became the grass and Blue became the sky.
The Yellow sun was shining bright—on White clouds drifting by.

Colors changing as they touched, becoming something new.
They watched me as I colored, they watched 'til I was through.

And when I'd finally finished, I began to walk away.
And as I did the crayon box had something more to say...

'I do like Red!' said Yellow. And Green said, 'So do I!
And Blue, you were terrific so high up in the sky!'

'We are a box of crayons, each one of us unique...
But when we get together, the picture is complete!'"

Ms. Marceline explained to the Preschoolers that just like the box of crayons, when we all work together - in the classroom or at home - the results are much more interesting and colorful!

The teaching staff at Yal-Day-New dressed up as different colored crayons to model just how the box of crayons worked together...

Picture Day at Yal-Day-New

Picture Day at Yal-Day-New is Thursday, April 3. All students will take individual as well as sibling (if applicable) and classroom photos.

Picture Day flyers were sent home to parents on Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7. Parents can choose their child’s photograph preferences, such as background color, using this flyer. Yal-Day-New will provide the flyers to the photographer on Picture Day.

Within three weeks following Picture Day, Yal-Day-New will receive portrait packets for each student. Yal-Day-New will send the portrait packets home. Enclosed in the portrait packets are instructions regarding portrait selection and payment. Parents have the option to buy all, some or no portraits; Regardless, ALL portraits are to be returned in the portrait packet to Yal-Day-New. Enclosed in the portrait packet is a form for parents to fill out, as well as instructions regarding portrait purchases. All prices are listed; and parents can make payments either online or by check returned in the portrait packet.

If parents have any questions regarding their child’s portrait packet, they can contact Lifetouch Customer Service at 1-800-736-4748.

Happy Purim from Yal-Day-New!

Happy Purim from Yal-Day-New!

For the past two weeks, the Infants, Young Toddlers, Older Toddlers and Preschoolers learned all about Purim!

With the help of their teachers, the Infants make Groggers using plastic eggs, beads spoons, tape and Purim stickers. They’ve been shake, shake, shaking them all week!

The Young Toddlers made lion and lamb masks using paper plates, yellow and brown yarn, cotton balls, construction paper, popsicle sticks and glue. The Young Toddlers also decorated mishloach manot bags using dot paint and Purim stickers. The toddlers filled their bags with sweet treats and delicious hamentashens.

The Older Toddlers painted wood masks and decorated mishloach manot bags using Purim felt pieces and glue. The toddlers filled their bags with sweet treats and delicious hamentashens. The teachers also asked the toddlers what costume they plan to wear for Purim! The teachers recorded their answers and posted them on the door for the parents to see…

The Preschoolers decorated plastic masks using paint, feathers and Purim stickers. The preschoolers also decorated mishloach manot bags, which they filled with sweet treats and delicious hamentashens. They used construction paper, felt, glitter and Purim stickers to create hamentashens, megillahs and small books about the four mitzvahs of Purim.

The Young Toddlers, Older Toddlers and Preschoolers all took part in a cooking activity! They each made delicious hamentashens to take home and share with their families.

The Purim Party is Monday, March 17 at 10 a.m. Parents are to send their children dressed in costume and are welcome to join the staff and students for magic show followed by a parade  with Groggers!

Happy Purim and Shabbat Shalom!

Enrichment Programs at Yal-Day-New Day Care Center, Inc. – Imagination Runs Wild with Jenn!

Enrichment Programs at Yal-Day-New Day Care Center, Inc.

Imagination Runs Wild with Jenn!

Young Toddlers, Older Toddlers and Preschoolers – Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

Imagination Runs Wild is a creative movement program for our toddler and preschool students. The class is designed for children to channel their energy in a safe and captivating way, while developing physical skills in an atmosphere of cooperation and trust rather than competition. When participating in this class every week, students will build confidence,strength, and hand-eye coordination, while encouraged to let their Imagination Runs Wild!

The enrichment program teacher, Jenn Harrington, is a movement specialist with a background in gymnastics and dance. Her class is based on the principle that self-confidence is built on feelings of competence and respect for others. Jenn encourages children to do things that they never thought they could do with support from the children's peers and praise for overcoming an obstacle.

Enrichment Programs at Yal-Day-New Day Care Center, Inc. – Musical Adventures with Linda!

Enrichment Programs atYal-Day-New Day Care Center, Inc.

Musical Adventures with Linda!
Young Toddlers,Older Toddlers and Preschoolers – Tuesdays at 9 a.m.

Musical Adventuresis a musical enrichment program that Yal-Day-New provides students every Tuesday morning. Linda Nussbaum uses her musicaltalent, instruments, and singing voice to engage the students through songs andbody movements. She correlates her music class with the Jewish holidays,seasons of the year, and classroom curriculum, along with age-appropriatelyrics. Our Young Toddler, Older Toddler, and Preschool classrooms enjoy makingbeautiful music with the instruments and singing while Linda plays thekeyboard! Linda uses puppets, props, dance movements, games, and instrumentsthroughout her class.

The focus of Musical Adventures is to:

1) understand, at increasingly challenging levels,differences between quiet/loud, fast/slow, high/low, and smooth/bumpy sounds

2) build an awareness of how to maintain and hear asteady beat, and begin to understand how rhythm compares with a beat

3) use songs to enhance the Secular and Judaiccurriculum of the school

4) develop the skills to sing on pitch, buildcomfort with singing and/or performing both individually and as a group

5) explore simple instruments and their sounds;hear and recognize different instruments and/or singing voices

6) have fun with friends and teachers whilesinging, dancing and playing instruments!

Enrichment Programs at Yal-Day-New Day Care Center, Inc. – My First Yoga

Enrichment Programs at Yal-Day-New Day Care Center, Inc.

My First Yoga
Infants, Toddlers& Preschoolers – Mondays at 9:00 a.m.

My First Yoga is dedicated to challenging children physically and creatively to inspire character growth. Our programs provide the appropriate structure, guidance and support necessary to engage students through activities that stretch mind and body while improving focus. Classes take place every Monday morning at Yal-Day-New.

Infant Classes use age-appropriate techniques to stimulate and soothe. Instructors massage and help children gently stretch while singing favorite nursery rhymes. Infants build the strength and flexibility needed to reach age-appropriate physical milestones.

Toddler Classes combine inviting movements, songs and relaxation techniques. Poses and activities that quickly become familiar favorites are repeated to encourage mastery while new poses and activities are introduced to stimulate and challenge. Toddlers build developmental skills such as: turn taking, counting and picture recognition and gross motor skills such as: jumping, balancing, and body awareness.

Preschool Classes engage students’ natural curiosity through the use of movement-based stories and exciting themes.Threaded through tales of pirates, space exploration and nature are teachable moments during which children are able to voice their own thoughts and questions. Our stories introduce children to traditional yoga poses while reinforcing themes such as respect, peace and

For more information, visit My First Yoga's website: http://www.myfirstyoga.com/

Want to introduce Yal-Day-New’s enrichment program at home? My First Yoga features a book that is available to purchase on Amazon!

Link to book: http://www.amazon.com/My-First-Yoga-Animal-Poses/dp/0982655908

Yal-Day-New Open Houses and Tot Shabbats: All Are Welcome!

Please join Yal-Day-New for one or more of the Open Houses and/or Tot Shabbats in April to learn more about our early education and preschool programs for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year. Free parking is available in front of Yal-Day-New and Temple Bnai Moshe.

Choosing an early education and/or preschool program is an important decision. We look forward to your visit as you determine the best option for your family.

Hamantashen Cooking Project for Purim

The Young Toddlers made Hamantashen today for Purim!

The toddlers helped pour the ingredients into a big bowl, stir then shape the Hamantashen (that's why they're not perfect - but that's okay!)

We'll send the toddlers home with their Hamantashen to share with their families.

Yum!

Happy Purim!

Young Toddlers Decorate Shabbat Mitzvah Tin Box

The students in the Young Toddler room decorated Mitzvah tin boxes to use during Shabbat on Fridays and eventually take home.

The Mitzvah tin boxes were provided by the Jewish National Fund.

The first Jewish National Fund collection tin was actually Theodor Herzl’s hat. At the Fifth Zionist Congress in 1901, Herzi removed his hat and asked delegates for donations to purchase land in Eretz Yisrael to re-establish a Jewish homeland.

Two weeks later, the iconic Blue Box, or pushke, was born. Stamped with the words “National Fund,” small tin boxes were distributed to Jewish communities across the glove and numbered over a million by World War II. Their impact was immediate, generating vital funds to develop and cultivate the land of Israel.

For many, the Blue Box is an integral part of childhood memories. More than a century after its creation, it remains a powerful symbol of the link between Diaspora Jewry and the people of Israel.

Birthday Parties in the Young Toddler Classrooms!

We’ve celebrated three birthdays this month in the Young Toddler classroom!

We decorated with balloons, streamers and party hats; we also shared yummy chocolate and vanilla cake with frosting to celebrate!

Young Toddler friends made special birthday books as a present for the birthday boy or girl to take home and share with their family.

A pretend second candle was added to the classroom cupcake!

Purim Costumes for the Teachers at Yal-Day-New!

The teachers at Yal-Day-New Day Care Center, Inc. plan to dress up as crayons for the Purim parade!

Here is a sneak peak at our costumes!