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 The Early Childhood program at Temple Beth Am Day School provides children with developmentally appropriate experiences that foster an understanding of basic concepts while utilizing the young child’s natural ways of learning. Our belief is that play is the most significant vehicle for accessing and promoting learning. Based on this belief, we use play as the primary modality to foster physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual growth. Since children are naturally curious and learn best through experience, we provide them with the opportunities to stimulate their minds, bodies, imaginations and interests within our safe and nurturing environment.Curriculum The Early Childhood program adheres to guidelines established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This prestigious national organization in the area of early childhood learning provides information that links educational practices to current educational research. Having achieved NAEYC accreditation and the Florida Gold Seal of Excellence, our curriculum, classrooms and philosophy reflect state-of-the-art, developmentally appropriate guidelines. Our play-based program utilizes a hierarchical sequence of activities to teach skills and concepts in the following areas: language arts, math readiness, science, general and Judaic history, art, music and physical education. The daily schedule incorporates both active and passive time for participating in imaginary play, developing communication skills both with adults and peers, exploring the world in which we live and celebrations of American and Jewish life. Jewish values, customs, history and holiday observances are integrated throughout our curriculum. The environment is rich in experiences, materials and challenges that stimulate each child’s desire to think and explore. Each day’s learning contributes to the growth and development of a happy and healthy child.  Our curriculum incorporates a broad range of activities and skills that help children develop physically, cognitively, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Our classrooms are center-based and accommodate the changing Judaic and general themes which are taught throughout the year. The classroom curriculum and materials are designed according to normative developmental milestones while allowing for individual differences in abilities among children. The centers include blocks, woodworking, family, books, science and math manipulative areas, art, and sand and water play areas. Sometimes centers can change and become immersed in a theme.Our school provides indoor and outdoor experiences for the development of gross and fine motor coordination. Designated playgrounds provide for maximum safety while allowing the children to run, jump, climb, balance and use balls, equipment and riding toys in age-specific ways. Within the classroom, children have access to varied manipulative materials that promote fine motor and perceptual motor development. Temple Beth Am Day School creates an extended family environment in which children learn and grow. This family framework fosters healthy separation and the development of confidence and self-expression. Caring teachers create a learning environment where children can comfortably explore and establish a foundation for future self-reliance and positive sense of self.
Grandma & Me Click here for more information Tot Shabbat - Free Class and Open to the Community Age: 7 months and up with a parent or grandparent Days: Every Friday morning Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Toddler Time - Click here to download brochure Age: 7-24 months with a parent or grandparent Days: Classes are offered Monday-Thursday with a special Tot Shabbat every Friday morning from 9:00-10:00 Time: Varies by class Click here to register online Jr. Pre-Nursery (September Class) Age: 2 years old between September 1 and December 31 Days: 3-Day Class (M/W/F) or 5-Day Class (M-F) Time 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Jr. Pre-Nursery (January Class) Age: 2 years old between January 1 and May 31 Days: 2-Day Class (T/Th) Time 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pre-Nursery Age: 2 years old before September 1 Days: 3-Day Class (M/W/F) or 5-Day Class (M-F) Time 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Early Bird supervision is available for children in the Pre-nursery classes beginning at 7:45 a.m. Lunch Bunch, 12:00-2:45 p.m., offers afternoon classes on an as-needed basis or as part of a regular program schedule. Nursery Age: 3 years old before September 1 and toilet trained Days: 5-Day Class (M-F) Time 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Nursery students may be enrolled in the daily afternoon Enrichment Program offered from 12:00-2:45 p.m. (3-day and 5-day options are available) Pre-Kindergarten Age: 4 years old before September 1 Days: 5-Day Class (M-F) Time: 9:00-12:00 Pre-Kindergarten students may be enrolled in the daily afternoon Enrichment Program offered from 12:00-2:45 p.m. (3-day and 5-day options are available) |
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