Preschool Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to provide a Jewish atmosphere throughout the program with the weekly observance of Shabbat, the celebration of Jewish holidays and the introduction of Hebrew through songs, stories, and conversation. Children learn through hands-on exploration during free-play and during structured learning times. As they become ready, children develop at their own individual pace and are encouraged to try a variety of activities. The preschool day is designed to give your child free-play time as well as structured, learning experiences.
Etz Hayim Preschool offers a play-based curriculum through a Jewish lens. Play offers the greatest opportunity for learning at this age. Lessons are child-centered and allow children to choose activities of interest to them while providing opportunities for cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth.
Some examples of themes that are introduced throughout the year are self-identity, family concepts, the natural world, transportation, health and safety, math concepts, holidays, and American celebrations, etc.
A Day in the Life of an Etz Hayim Preschooler
Etz Hayim Preschool offers a play-based curriculum through a Jewish lens. Lessons are child-centered and allow children to choose activities of interest to them while providing opportunities for cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. Below you will find an example of how children spend their day.
| 8:00 - 9:30 AM | Morning Welcome
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| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Core Day (Items may vary day to day)
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| 12:30 - 1:15 PM | Lunch (brought from home) |
| 1:15 - 3:15 PM | Nap or Quiet Play
Quiet room includes books, arts and crafts, board games, puzzles, building and other quiet activities.
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| 3:15 - 3:45 PM | Afternoon snack (provided) |
| 3:45 - 6:00 PM | Afternoon Activities
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