I am not sure where all the pre-schoolers were this week.

Fortunately, we did have a few guest architects and construction workers who have been helping us build the palace in Shushan.

We have also been visited by a clown, Mordechai, Queen Esther, King Achashverosh, and unfortunately Haman.

As we listen to Morah Tzive tell us the story of brave and kind Queen Esther and Rabbi Mordechai, we are creating our own megillah.

We have had many puppet theatre troupes in class this week, sharing the Purim story and Queen Esther's heroism.

Morah Katie: Tell me what you know about Purim.

Dena: Haman is the bad guy.

Noah: There is a hero.

Morah Katie: Who is the hero?

Tori: Queen Esther!

Morah Katie: Are there any other people in the story?

Levi: King Achashverosh.

Dena: He is a silly king, he doesn't use his mind.

Sand castles were built at play time and who can refuse...

SNOW!