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Art
Art

Creativity thrives in the Art Center. Students experiment with different modalities and materials. Their fine motor skills grow as they cut, paint, glue and write. Art is used throughout our day during center time, while creating projects, and activities connected to the curriculum.
Science & STEM

Sciense & STEM

 

Early Science and STEM education cultivates curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving from a young age, laying the foundation for strong cognitive development.

Through hands-on exploration, children learn to observe, question, and explore, nurturing their interest and practical skills, essential for future academic and career success. This fosters a generation of innovative thinkers and problem solvers.

Storytelling & Parasha

Storytelling & Parasha

As a proud Jewish Day School, the heart of our curriculum is based on learning Torah, Miztvot, and our connection and love of Israel.

Subjects like science, literacy, math, and art are seamlessly woven into the study of Chagim and Parsha. This approach not only enriches the academic content, but also reinforces their Jewish identity, making education more profound and holistic.

Circle Time
Circle Time

Circle Time in Early Childhood is a daily gathering for group activities that boosts social skills and helps to encourage a sense of community through songs, stories, and discussions. This routine nurtures essential communication skills in a fun, positive way, enhancing early learning.
Music

Music

Music plays a crucial role in a child's development, sparking creativity, enhancing cognitive growth, and promoting social interaction and emotional expression. Through melodies, rhythms, and movement, children develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Morah Miriam’s rich curriculum helps children hear and identify different sounds, feel instruments in their hands, and follow directions as they learn new songs and beats, fostering a well-rounded early education.

Outdoor Play

Outdoor Play

Outdoor Play in Early Childhood is a vital part of a child’s development. It provides a dynamic environment where kids can explore, interact with nature, and engage in physical activities. This outdoor experience helps children find their own creativity, learn social skills, gain a love for the natural world, ultimately contributing to well-rounded and early physical health and growth.

Chalav U'dvash

Chalav U'dvash

 

This Hebrew language program is designed for very young children, and promotes rich receptive language skills and specific expressive-language skills.

Morah Yael uses games, songs, pictures, and puzzles to enhance her lessons, as the children are being exposed to the Hebrew language.

Library

Library
Every classroom has a library filled with beloved read-alouds and series featuring familiar characters. Our main Library builds the foundation for a love of reading and writing. Children visit the Library as a Specialty, where they enjoy a warm, relaxing space with a diverse selection of books. The Library curriculum connects to Chagim, Parsha, seasons, and social-emotional learning.

Social-Emotional Growth

Social-Emotional Growth

Early Childhood is a time of tremendous growth. We focus on naming feelings and learning how to respond. In the classroom, children collaborate, listen, and work as a team. Over the year, we build a community where children trust, help, and support each other. We guide them in conflict resolution, compromising, and listening while teaching that mistakes are okay and encourage trying again. Social skills are part of everything we do.

Art

Art

Creativity thrives in the Art Center. Students experiment with different modalities and materials.

Their fine motor skills grow as they cut, paint, glue and write. Art is used throughout our day during center time, while creating projects, and activities connected to the curriculum.

Science & STEM

Sciense & STEM

Early Science and STEM education sparks curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, building a foundation for cognitive development. Through hands-on exploration, children learn to observe, question, and explore, fostering practical skills and nurturing future innovators.

Storytelling & Parasha

Storytelling & Parasha

 

As a proud Jewish Day School, our curriculum centers on Torah, Mitzvot, and a love for Israel. Subjects like science, literacy, math, and art are integrated into Chagim and Parsha, enriching academics while strengthening Jewish identity.

Circle Time

Circle Time

Circle Time in Early Childhood is a daily gathering for group activities that boosts social skills and helps to encourage a sense of community through songs, stories, and discussions.
This routine nurtures essential communication skills in a fun, positive way, enhancing early learning.

Music

Music

Music fosters creativity, cognitive growth, social interaction, and emotional expression. Through melodies, rhythms, and movement, children develop a love for the arts. Morah Miriam’s curriculum helps them explore sounds, instruments, and songs, creating a well-rounded education.

Outdoor Play

Outdoor Play

Outdoor play is essential for early childhood development, offering a space to explore, connect with nature, and engage in physical activity. It nurtures creativity, builds social skills, fosters a love for the natural world, and supports physical health and growth.

Chalav U'dvash

Chalav U'dvash

This Hebrew language program is designed for very young children, and promotes rich receptive language skills and specific expressive-language skills. Morah Yael uses games, songs, pictures, and puzzles to enhance her lessons, as the children are being exposed to the Hebrew language.

Library

Library
Every classroom library is filled with beloved read-alouds and familiar series. Our main Library fosters a love for reading and writing, offering a warm, relaxing space with a diverse selection of books. Children visit as a Specialty, where the curriculum ties into Chagim, Parsha, seasons, and social-emotional learning.

Social-Emotional Growth

Social-Emotional Growth

Early Childhood is a time of growth. We focus on naming feelings, responding appropriately, and fostering teamwork. Children build trust, resolve conflicts, compromise, and embrace mistakes as learning opportunities. Social skills are part of everything we do.