THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
AT THE JCCDC
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
2008-2009
PLAYGROUP (2'S)
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 & crafts,
music & movement, outdoor play, sensory stimulation 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.
Classes meet as follows:
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00-12:30
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 9:00-12:30
Monday-Friday: 9:00-12:30
*Extended day until 3:00 available every day.
THREE YEAR OLDS
The children will explore their world, experiment,
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 ground work
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. This class includes a
weekly swim, music, and creative movement lesson.
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 9:00-12:30
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00- 12:30
Monday-Friday: 9:00-12:30
*Extended day until 3:00 available every day.
PRE-K
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
lessons and offers additional enrichment classes which may
include gym, music, creative movement, and Hebrew. Children
may participate in either the morning or full day program.
There is some flexibility to build a full day program to
your needs.
Monday-Friday: 9:00-12:30
Monday-Friday: 9:00-3:00
*Extended day until 3:00 available everyday
KINDERGARTEN
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. Kindergarten includes a weekly swim lesson, and
offers additional enrichment
classes such as Hebrew, music, creative movement, and gym.
Monday-Friday: 8:45-3:00
*Students living in Arlington, Spackenkill, Wappinger
Falls and Hyde Park School Districts are eligible for
district transportation to and from our Kindergarten
program( parents must apply at the home school district by
April 1st of the previous year).
KINDERGARTEN PLUS
Does your child attend Kindergarten only until 11:00AM or
doesn't begin until 12:30PM? The JCCDC is offering a
kindergarten enrichment that will lengthen your child's
school day. Your child can spend the morning with us and
then head off to public school kindergarten or your child
can start their day at public school and then finish the day
at the JCCDC. Which ever the case, your child is sure to
benefit.
Monday-Friday: Morning or Afternoon
