Young Family Life at Agudas

Join author Noah Hichenberg from The Gan at Adas Israel as he shares a new vision for early childhood education. Discover how to move from strategies of control to relationships of trust with preschool-aged children, fostering meaningful connections that empower both adults and kids. Parents, educators, and anyone passionate about early childhood will leave with practical takeaways to create environments where children thrive.

FREE and Open to All
Sunday, February 2 from 10-11:30 am
Pozez JCC of Northern Virginiaat 8900 Little River Turnpike in Fairfax

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebsaUYBXlbEwJdf5A7LgI90r2YcJPl9uTNKKfSmoYB4QSDqA/viewform

Sponsored by Agudas Achim Preschool, Olam Tikvah Preschool, Etz Hayim Preschool, GGrowing Jewish Families in Northern VirginiaPPJ Library Greater Washington and GGesher Jewish Day School

Noah's Substack: https://substack.com/

Rocknoceros is back in Alexandria! https://www.rocknoceros.com/

FREE Community Concert
No registration required

Sunday, January 26
4-5 pm

First Baptist Church
2932 King Street, Alexandria

Sponsored by several Alexandria preschools, including Agudas Achim!

Join us and Growing Jewish Families in Northern Virginia for a peaceful afternoon of Yoga and Meditation on our playground in Alexandria, where we’ll blend calming practices with enriching Jewish teachings. Experience mindful movement and meditation infused with Jewish spirituality, all set in the serene outdoor environment. This family-friendly event welcomes all ages and levels, offering a unique opportunity to connect with community and elevate your spiritual well-being.

Sunday, August 11 at 3:30 pm

Best for ages 5 and under, all are welcome.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJDNxSEhO62u6N4es0CKIVzlsym6PddJKKIFj_WgMxiz1e2Q/viewform

Passover with Young Families!

There are three ways to prepare for and celebrate Passover with us this year, including a Make-Your-Own Matzah Pizza Party on the Playground on April 25 at 5 pm. We hope you'll join us!

For more info and to register click here:
https://forms.gle/n7rbLSpYVkTCLGGY9

The Book Bus is BACK!

Visit us next week and check out the beautiful, meaningful, incredible, carefully curated collection of "windows and mirrors" books by Read Early And Daily - READ.

More info here: https://www.readbooknook.org/agudas-achim-preschool

Join Young Families and do a Good Deed on Sunday, April 7 from 1:30-2:45 pm at Gesher Jewish Day School in Fairfax. Stay for the Nick May concert!

Register here: https://www.gesher-jds.org/good-deeds-day-and-kids-concert/

PJ Library’s Refer-a-Friend program is back, and what a great way to celebrate our 18th birthday!

PJ Library families, look for a special sign-up link via email. Share it with a friend (or five, or ten) and for every qualified signup, PJ Library will send YOU a $5 gift card to say “thank you” for helping other Jewish families discover the magic of Jewish books delivered right to their door. Plus, you’ll be entered to win prizes, like an iPad Pro or a pair of AirPods Max. It’s that easy!

ROCKNOCEROS is back in Alexandria!

Agudas Achim Preschool is co-sponsoring a FREE COCNERT on February 18.

Click here for more information and to register.
https://forms.gle/vbNs1ogVWxXLm5Mu6

SUMMER CAMP is back!

Join us this June for a STEAM-themed experience. Help your child discover their inner naturalist!

Campers will learn about the flora and fauna around our neighborhood (including which plants are safe to eat and which are not), animal habitats, and much more.

Everyone will learn the value of sh'mirat ha'adamah, caring for the earth.

Every day will include a STEAM activity or craft and lots of outside play.

For more information and to register, click here:
https://forms.gle/KXTp21rRptdLj6ZGA

Tinok Time with Morah Michelle
Register here: https://forms.gle/T3KpPykPLVBSp9k86

Tinok (baby in Hebrew) Time is for young children and their caregivers
Best for toddlers
Babies always welcome!

Tinok Time with Morah Michelle includes free play, a snack, and a conversation. Come spend an hour with like minded parents to discuss the highs and lows of parenting with Parent and Child Specialist Michelle Shoham. While the grown-ups chat, the children will enjoy an hour of imaginative open-ended play.

Thursdays, January 18 and 25 and February 1 and 8
10:00 to 11:15 am
Agudas Achim Preschool (2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria)
Cost: $50

Michelle Shoham, Parent and Child Specialist, is a highly experienced parent and child educator with a M.A. in Psychology of Parenthood from NYU with 20+ years of experience facilitating and leading parent/caregiver/toddler playgroups at the 92Y Parenting Center in NYC, with a focus on solutions-based parenting. She has expertise in all areas of early childhood development issues including setting limits, sharing and socialization, temper tantrums, managing sleep issues, separation, and more. Learn more here: https://parentingetc.com/

Register here: https://forms.gle/T3KpPykPLVBSp9k86

Dreidel and menorah shaped sufganiyot!! Thank you, Morah Ilanith and Kitah Turkiz. Absolutely delicious.

Chag Urim Sameach!

Hanukkah Sing-a-Long with the Hazzan

Fairlington Park and Playground
Sunday, December 10, 11 am

ALL are welcome! Please join us!

Register here: https://forms.gle/a5n8cEBZoUwL4Kh26