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Program Goals

Preschool Preschool Education

  • To provide a nurturing, loving atmosphere where: self- concepts are enhanced; independence encouraged; free choice decisions offered; social skills acquired; individuality respected; and being Jewish is FUN!

  • To provide a joyful, enthusiastic and spontaneous approach with the children.

  • To meet each child's physical needs while setting the stage for future independence in self-care.

  • To provide a joyful, enthusiastic and spontaneous approach with the children.

  • To meet each child's physical needs while setting the stage for future independence in self-care.

  • To provide a joyful, enthusiastic and spontaneous approach with the children.

  • To meet each child's physical needs while setting the stage for future independence in self-care.

  • To establish the foundations for respect of equipment and others.

  • To provide for the language development that is so important at this stage of development.

  • To provide ample opportunity for use of gross motor skills.

  • To provide a wide variety of age appropriate materials.

  • To provide the child opportunities to gain competence in a variety of skills necessary to begin in the best schools (secular and Jewish).

  • To be supportive of parents, encouraging open and honest communication and involvement.

  • To provide the best Early Childhood Jewish Studies Program that is consistent with this Conservative Congregation's philosophy of Judaism