April 2011 ~ www.templenashville.org

Playschool
April Adventures
by Corye Nelson & Jan Huettner
Temple Playschool anticipates a wonderful April. Spring is in full bloom and many of our children
will be planting sun ower seeds, growing vegetables in their own little gardens, and viewing the
metamorphosis of caterpillars that change into butter ies, just in time for Passover. All ages will
participate in these monthly activities, and we look forward to setting our classroom butter ies
free. Symbolically, the butter ies will y away just like Pharaoh let the Jewish people leave Egypt,
to wander in the wilderness and, eventually, nd their way. Our own model Passover Seder for
the playschool will take place on Friday, April 15 th . We will celebrate with stories and songs.
Children will be making placemats and centerpieces for their very own age-appropriate service.
Members of the congregation, friends, and family are cordially invited to join us as we munch on
matza at Seder, and for the butter y release immediately following.
Additionally, this year on April 4 th through the 8 th , we have planned a muscular dystrophy “hopa-thon.”
This event will include a week of curriculum activities and plans, and end with a fun day
of hopping to raise money and awareness for the muscular dystrophy association.
As you can see, there are very exciting times ahead. In the meantime, please enjoy some of the
many adventures of March through pictures that we have posted below.
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