PROGRAM DESCRIPTION   2009-2010

PLAYGROUP (Two Year Olds)

Children must be 2 years old by December 1, 2009.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00-12:30

Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00-12:30

Monday-Friday: 9:00-12:30

*  Extended day until 3:00 is available every day.

 The Playgroup class is a great introduction to a group experience for your child. Under the supervision of warm, caring, and educated teachers, your child will participate in arts and crafts, music and movement, outdoor play, sensory exploration, and dramatic play.  Jewish heritage and the celebration of Shabbat on Fridays are an important part of our program.  Concepts such as colors, shapes, numbers, and letters  will be incorporated into the program through songs, stories, and in circle time games.  Playgroup students also participate in special programs such as yoga, creative movement, and music every week. 

THREE YEAR OLDS

Children must be 3 years old by December 1, 2009.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00-12:30

Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00-12:30

Monday-Friday: 9:00-12:30

*  Extended day until 3:00 is available every day.

 The children will explore their world, experiment, and  stretch and grow, all with the encouragement of creative, dedicated teachers. They will begin to recognize letters, to count, and to identify shapes and colors.  The groundwork for future writing is begun with the pre- school Handwriting Without Tears Program.  The classroom is full of enriching activities that foster cooperation, sharing, taking turns, and compassion.  Outdoor curriculum is incorporated in every school day.  This group includes a weekly swim lesson as well as weekly enrichment classes such as creative movement, yoga, music, and gym.

PRE-K

Children must be 4 years old by December 1, 2009.

Monday-Friday: 9:00-12:30

Monday-Friday: 9:00-3:00

*  Extended day until 3:00 is available every day.

 Children will begin the year in primarily child-directed activities and move into teacher-directed activities as the year unfolds. Letter identification, pre-literacy skills, and math concepts are introduced.  Pre-K students will be involved in the next level of the pre-school Handwriting Without Tears Program which focuses on the shapes of letters and activities which strengthen the hand for writing readiness.  Teacher-directed activities build listening skills and help develop the focus that will be needed for Kindergarten success. This program includes a weekly swim lesson and offers enrichment classes which may include gym, music, creative movement, and language/culture. Children may participate in either the morning or full day program. There is some flexibility to build a full day program according to your needs.

KINDERGARTEN

Children must be kindergarten age as prescribed by the public schools.

Monday-Friday: 8:45-3:00

Monday-Friday wrap-around

 The children work in a hands-on environment with a balanced curriculum focusing on language arts, literature, math, science, and social studies. They are continuously challenged and stimulated to learn in an enriched and inviting classroom. The Handwriting Without Tears Program continues giving the children a strong foundation in writing. Kindergarten includes a weekly swim lesson, and offers enrichment classes such as language/culture, gym, creative movement, yoga, and music.

**Students living in Arlington, Spackenkill, Wappingers Falls, and Hyde Park School Districts are eligible for district transportation to and from our kindergarten program.