Philosophy and Mission
Preschool Educational Philosophy
"Children are our Future"
Our school's philosophy is based on the idea that as a child interacts directly with peers, adults, objects, and materials in the environment, he/she gradually develops understanding and skills that enable him/her to become an independent learner who strives to make sense of the world. For the child, action is both a way of the life and a mode of learning. The teacher serves as a facilitator of active learning, the link between the child and the environment. We use active learning to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and creative development. Our children are also provided with a rich Judaic environment, in which they can experience and learn about Jewish rituals, customs, and holiday celebrations.
Curriculum
In order to foster the child's progression through various stages of growth, the teacher initiates new activities and behaviors, introduces new materials and concepts, and instigates problem-solving. The teacher establishes the environment and makes choices available to the child, while providing guidance, support and comfort. Curriculum materials are designed to facilitate children's construction of knowledge by encouraging them to explore, experiment, problem-solve and share ideas with one another. The highly knowledgeable staff utilizes story telling, art, music, drama, math, pre- reading, writing, science, and social study to achieve curricular goals in everyday class. In Judaic curriculum children learn about their Jewish identity through prayers, blessings, Shabbat and holiday celebration, and Hebrew language.
Goals
Our goal is to focus on the development of the 'Total Child" and the educational program strives to support, stimulate, and guide the growth of the child in each of the following developmental areas: physical, creative and cognitive. We recognize that each child is a unique individual, worthy of respect. Our job is to provide opportunities for meaningful play that are based on the child's individual needs, interest, and abilities and that will build important foundation. Each child is encouraged to grow to his/ her full potential through nurturing and challenging experiences. The primary goal of this program shall be to provide a full day Early Childhood Program that benefits the children, the parent and the community.