Spring is such a time of renewal and comes with a burst of energy. Seasonal celebrations give you a point of focus when choosing stories, crafts and activities to do as a family. Celebrations such as Easter offer a beautiful annual rhythm, something that your child looks forward to re-engaging with each year. It's a special experience to choose activities that become family traditions.
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Why Every Child Should Learn to Finger KnitMay our hands complete our task with patience, May our work be done with care, May our fingers work as friends together, Then may we our handwork share. Our hands have completed the task with patience, We have done our work with care, Our fingers have worked as friends together, And we have our friendship shared. Finger knitting is a simple yet deeply enriching handcraft that offers numerous benefits for children. As an engaging, screen-free activity, it nurtures fine motor skills, enhances concentration, and fosters creativity, all while providing a soothing and rewarding experience.
Here’s why every child should learn to finger-knit: Celebrating PurimPurim is a festive and joyous Jewish holiday that commemorates the triumph of good over evil, as recounted in the Book of Esther. It’s a time to reflect on how Queen Esther, through her bravery and conviction, saved the Jewish people from the wicked plans of Haman, the king’s advisor. Through Esther’s strength, Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews was foiled. This day is dedicated to celebrating this miraculous turn of events and takes place this year on March 13th. The Brave Queen Esther: A Purim StoryA long time ago, in the land of Persia, there was a king named Ahasuerus. He ruled over a vast kingdom and had a beautiful queen named Vashti. However, one day, Queen Vashti refused to obey the king’s command, and she was no longer queen.
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