The state certified staff of the Early Childhood Center at the Mid-Island Y JCC teach a challenging and engaging curriculum including language development, science, mathematics, art and literature, while providing a loving and nurturing environment for each child.
The Reggio approach was introduced to the Preschool in 2008. Both the enrollment growth and program enrichment have been exciting as well as demanding. It is a clear reflection of the quality of the teachers, their deepening understanding of the Reggio approach, and the investment in their growth.
Alef Bet Vet, Gimel Daled Hey…learn the song with this fun karaoke video and get your kids to learn the Hebrew alphabet while they brush their teeth!
A resource for young children on how you deal with the stress of feeling worried during a time of upheaval.
A collection of activities to encourage a Jewish understanding of gratitude.
Hadar's collection of Hanukkah resources for adults and children.
What parents can do to aid children in processing grief and fear in a healthy way.
Accessible digital activity to teach children of all abilities about Yom Kippur. Plus guide for use in the classroom.
A guide to Jewish cemetery symbols and mourning, to support education around Jewish death and burial practices.
In this week’s episode, transformative Jewish thinker Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg joins us for a rich conversation about morality and justice, and how we as educators can empower our students to imagine a brighter future. Rabbi Danya sheds light on how the Torah’s earliest stories, values, and the