Gan Israel has a play-based, emergent curriculum based on the child's interest. Teachers scaffold and build on the areas of interest with an emergent curriculum that is engaging, developmentally appropriate, and geared towards kindergarten readiness.
Our goal is to create lifelong learners who independently seek out opportunities to grow and discover. Teachers connect with the children through positive and nurturing interactions, creating opportunities for social and emotional development and self regulation.
We have some exciting special programs including Jewish cultural celebrations, guest speakers such as dentists, book share, walking field trips, environmental awareness teaching, grandparents week, birthday celebrations, and much more!
We are an inclusive program and accept students of all faiths, race, and national or ethnic origin. We present an activity-oriented program which incorporates Jewish teachings and cultural traditions through play-based activities, art projects, stories, and songs.
Every Friday, the children celebrate Shabbat by breaking challah bread, singing songs with rabbi, and performing Shabbat rituals.
Fridays, from 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM, the Jewish Center hosts Shabbat Camp. Families are welcome to learn more about Jewish traditions and holidays through games, crafts, songs, and food!
The Jewish Center hosts holiday events and gatherings throughout the year. Preschool families are invited to connect and participate in these social events to build a sense of community and support.
8:30-9:00 am - Arrival, wash hands, backpack, water bottle and lunch away. Goodbye window and diaper check.
9:30 am - Morning circle, singing and music.
10:00 am - Wash hands, snack, outside time, diaper check.
11:00 am - Story time, art, free play.
12:00 pm - Outside time, art, free play.
12:30 pm - Diaper check.
1:00 pm - Dismissal
1:00 pm - Nap for full day kids.
3:00 pm - Snack, outdoor play.
4:00 pm - Dismissal
8:30-9:00 am - Arrival indoors. Put backpack, water bottle, and lunch away.
9:30 am - Morning circle, wash hands, potty time/diaper check.
10:00 am - Outside time, snack, free play.
11:00 am - Indoor time, story time, music movement, art, free play.
12:00 pm - Lunch outdoors, free play.
12:30 pm - Potty time/diaper check.
1:00 pm - Outdoor play, dismissal.
1:00 pm - Nap for full day kids.
3:00 pm - Snack, outdoor play.
4:00 pm - Dismissal.
8:30-9:00 am - Arrival outdoors. Put lunch and backpack away in cubby.
9:30 am - Morning circle inside, wash hands, potty time.
10:00 am - Snack indoors, centers, art.
11:00 am - Outdoor play.
11:30 am - Lunch outdoors.
12:00 pm - Circle, table top centers.
12:45 pm - Clean up, story time.
1:00 pm - Out play, dismissal.
1:30 pm - Nap, rest time, quiet play for full day kids.
3:00 pm - Snack, outdoor play.
4:00 pm - Dismissal.
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