Tu B’Shvat, the birthday of the trees, was a special and delicious celebration in our classroom! Our Chickadees brought a wonderful assortment of fruits from home, including plums, kiwis, oranges, apples, pears, and strawberries. Each child had the opportunity to cut their own fruit using Montessori knives, practicing their fine motor skills and independence. They were so excited to prepare their fruit and see the bright, juicy pieces come together. Once all the fruits were chopped, we set up a beautiful buffet filled with so many colors. The children carefully selected their favorites to create their own personalized fruit salads.
It was a hands-on way to appreciate nature and celebrate Tu B’Shvat. The joy on their faces as they savored their fruit salads was the sweetest part of the day!