Exploring Tu BiShvat

During Tu BiShvat week, Giving Tree students engaged in a variety of activities to celebrate the "birthday" of trees. The classrooms were filled with Tu BiShvat-themed projects, invitations, and provocation tables, all designed to inspire learning and creativity.

In a special celebration, the second graders visited the Almond and Fig classrooms to perform a song about trees. The students not only sang along, but also learned and participated in the accompanying movements, making the experience interactive and memorable.

The Oak and Fig classes worked together on a special hallway activity. They began by listening to a story about Tu BiShvat, which sparked their creativity. Each student then crafted their own tree, which was later hung up in the hallway. When combined, the individual trees formed a large, collaborative tree mural for families to admire and decorate. It was a beautiful way to symbolize growth and unity during the celebration.

Later in the week, families were warmly invited to join in a Tu BiShvat celebration that took place throughout the classrooms and hallways. Together, families participated in a variety of Tu BiShvat-themed activities, including painting pieces of wood, creating vibrant tree murals, and planting seeds—each offering a hands-on way to connect with the spirit of the holiday. It was a joyful opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate the beauty of nature.