The Preschool at Temple Tiferet Shalom

Happy Thursday!

This week, the preschool classes learned all about the ocean and the amazing animals that live there. Our 4/5-year-olds focused on Father’s Day and enjoyed creating special gifts and activities to celebrate the important dads in their lives.

Today we also enjoyed a special Shabbat celebration together.

Wishing all of our preschool dads a very Happy Father’s Day! 💙

Happy Friday and Shabbat Shalom!

We had a fun and busy week in preschool!

Our preschool classes focused on Father’s Day and spent the week creating special gifts, cards, and keepsakes to celebrate the dads and special people in their lives. The children enjoyed sharing what makes their dads special and drawing pictures of their favorite things to do together.

Our 4/5-year-old classes explored the rainforest! We learned about the four layers of the rainforest—the forest floor, understory, canopy, and emergent layer—and discovered some of the amazing animals that live in each one. The children especially enjoyed learning about snakes, chameleons, sloths, and colorful macaws. They created rainforest artwork, made animal crafts, and used their imaginations during rainforest dramatic play.

With the hot weather this week, we spent lots of time outdoors enjoying water play! The children had a great time with sprinklers, water tables, scooping and pouring activities, and cooling off with their friends.

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and a happy Father’s Day!

Shabbat Shalom and Happy Friday!

It was a busy and fun-filled week at preschool!

Our preschool classes explored the themes of sports and rainbows. The children enjoyed learning about different sports, practicing teamwork, and participating in movement activities. They also discovered the colors of the rainbow through art, science, and sensory experiences.

Some of the activities included:
• Rainbow painting and color mixing
• Obstacle courses and sports-themed games
• Bean bag toss and ball skills practice
• Rainbow scavenger hunts
• Fine motor activities using colorful materials
• Music and movement inspired by sports and colors

Our 4/5-year-old classes continued their study of author Eric Carle. Through his stories, the children practiced literacy, creativity, and critical thinking skills while participating in hands-on activities connected to his books.

Some of their activities included:
• Story sequencing and retelling
• Eric Carle-inspired art projects
• Letter and name writing practice
• Character discussions and storytelling
• Math games connected to the stories
• Dramatic play and imaginative learning experiences

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and look forward to another week of learning and fun!

Happy Friday and Shabbat Shalom!

Although it was a short week, we packed a lot of learning and fun into our days!

This week, the preschool classes learned all about insects, while the 4/5-year-old classes explored the fascinating world of ponds and pond life.

The preschool classes:
• Learned about different insects and their body parts
• Discussed what makes an insect unique
• Sorted insects and non-insects
• Created insect-themed art projects
• Read stories about bugs and nature
• Participated in a bug hunt around the playground

The 4/5-year-old classes:
• Learned about ponds and the animals that live there
• Explored the differences between pond and ocean habitats
• Studied frogs, turtles, fish, ducks, and other pond creatures
• Created pond-themed art projects
• Practiced sorting animals by their habitats
• Explored pond life through sensory activities and books

It was a wonderful week filled with learning, creativity, and hands-on exploration.

We hope everyone has a nice weekend!

Happy Friday and Shabbat Shalom!

This week, the preschool classes learned all about Shavuot! The children explored the meaning of the holiday through stories, discussions, songs, and hands-on activities that helped them learn about traditions connected to celebrating Shavuot.

Our 4/5-year-old class also continued their ocean theme, learning about different sea animals, ocean habitats, and participating in creative ocean-inspired activities throughout the week.

We also had a very exciting special treat this week — a visit from the ice cream truck! The children were so excited to pick out their treats and enjoy some time together outside.

We hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing long weekend!

Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Shavuot filled with joy, learning, and sweet treats!

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Happy Friday and Shabbat Shalom!

It was another fun and busy week at preschool!

Our toddlers and Mrs. Steinberg’s class learned all about robots. The children enjoyed building with blocks and loose parts, pretending to be robots during movement games, and creating their own robot crafts using different shapes and materials. They also practiced counting, patterns, and talking about what robots can do to help people.

Ms. Martin’s class explored the world of plants. The children learned about the parts of a plant, what plants need to grow, and even planted seeds of their own. They enjoyed sensory activities with soil and flowers, nature walks, and creating beautiful flower and garden art projects.

Our 4/5 year old class learned all about the zoo. The children explored different zoo animals through books, writing activities, animal matching games, and creative art projects. They also practiced measurement, sorting, and dramatic play while pretending to be zoo keepers and veterinarians.

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Happy Friday and Shabbat Shalom!

This week, the whole preschool participated in all things dedicated to MOM! The children had so much fun celebrating the special women in their lives through meaningful Mother’s Day activities and crafts. From creating heartfelt gifts and keepsakes to sharing their favorite things about their moms during circle time, it was a week full of love, creativity, and smiles.

The children also enjoyed fun activities such as Mother’s Day themed counting games, pattern activities, card making, painting projects, and special writing prompts all about their moms. We hope you enjoy the special gifts each child made and cherish them for years to come!

Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing moms and caregivers!

Happy Friday and Shabbat Shalom!

We welcomed students back from April vacation this week, and they had a great time diving into Earth Week, while Ms. Martin’s class focused on learning all about birds.

For Earth Week, the children explored ways to care for our planet through hands-on activities like demonstrating an oil spill and creating Earth art using shaving cream. They also talked about recycling, reusing materials, and simple ways they can help at home.

In Ms. Martin’s class, the children learned about different types of birds, what they eat, and where they live. They enjoyed building nests, pretending to care for baby birds, and observing feathers and bird features up close. They also spent time outside listening for birds and looking for them around the playground.

Some fun activities you can try at home:

* Go on a nature walk and look for birds or signs of spring
* Create a simple bird feeder using a paper towel roll and birdseed
* Practice the 3 Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle
* Talk about ways to save water and energy at home

It was a fun and engaging week back, and we’re looking forward to more learning ahead. Have a wonderful weekend!