Making Gelt🪙

 11/28

Today we made Gelt! 

The word “Gelt” means “money” in both Hebrew and Yiddish. Chocolate gelt are the coins that are typically given to children during Hanukkah. 

We also use Gelt to act as the money during the dreidel game! 

We really loved doing this activity the Almond kiddos knew exactly what to do and did very well following the multi step direction to make the project all on their own! 

Step one: Smush the air dry clay ball into a pancake

Step 2: Stamp the Star onto the air dry clay

*Step 3: will be in the Art studio

Paint the Gelt-Gold or Silver 

Indiana Early Learning Foundations:

ELA1.1 Demonstrate receptive communication

ELA1.2 Demonstrate expressive communication

ELA1.3 Demonstrate ability to engage in conversation

SE1.1 Demonstrate self awareness and confidence

APL3.1 Demonstrate development of sustained attention and persistence

APL1.2 Demonstrate interest and curiosity as a learner

PHG3.1: Demonstrate development of fine and gross motor coordination

QQCA3.1 Demonstrate creative expression through the visual art process

CA3.3 Demonstrate creative expression through art appreciation

Winter/Chanukkah Theme

 11/27 

The Almond room is now set up for winter and Chanukkah! 

There are different activities and toys around the room that fit our theme! 

Provocation table for Chanukkah

Roast marshmallows or make a fire 

Dress the people for winter 

Play dough winter mats

Winter animals in the forest 

Chanukkah sensory bin

Shape dreidels, and menorahs 

Almond during play…

Indiana Early Learning Foundations:

ELA1.1 Demonstrate receptive communication
ELA1.2 Demonstrate expressive communication
ELA1.3 Demonstrate ability to engage in conversation
SE1.1 Demonstrate self awareness and confidence
APL3.1 Demonstrate development of sustained attention and persistence
APL1.2 Demonstrate interest and curiosity as a learner
SC3.1 Demonstrate awareness of life
SS1.1 Demonstrate development of self
PHG3.1: Demonstrate development of fine and gross motor coordination