Oaks

Oaks
4-5 Years
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Standing tall, ready to grow beyond
By age four, children are curious, capable, and ready to take on bigger ideas. In the Oaks classroom, our oldest learners build on everything they’ve grown in the years before: asking questions, testing their theories, and working together on longer projects that grow from their own interests. Through play, conversation, and hands-on investigation, children strengthen early literacy and math thinking, fine motor skills, and the independence and self-regulation that help them thrive in kindergarten. Shabbat, Jewish holidays, and everyday acts of kindness continue to shape our days, and our teachers partner closely with families so each child steps into their next school with confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of who they are.
Oaks’ Blog Posts
Celebrating Nowruz in Our ECC Classrooms
Spring arrived in our Early Childhood Center not just with sunshine and blooming flowers, but with a rich and meaningful celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year—a holiday centered on renewal, growth, and new beginnings. In our Saplings (ages 3–4) and Mighty Oaks...
Counting to 100: A Fun 100 Days of School Math Activity
100th Day of School: 🎉 Counting to 100 in Our ECC Class This week, our Mighty Oaks (ages 4–5) celebrated the 100th Day of School with a joyful, hands-on math activity that turned counting into a colorful, creative adventure! Through a special project using 100...
We Are All Equal: Learning About Dr. King
This week, our Mighty Oaks (ages 4–5) explored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a meaningful, hands-on art experience focused on equality, kindness, and community. As part of our learning, the children first listened to a story about Dr. King...
Making Hanukkah Latkes From Scratch: A Hands-On Cooking & Science Project in ECC
Making Hanukkah Latkes From Scratch This Hanukkah, our Mighty Oaks (ages 4–5) rolled up their sleeves for a hands-on cooking and science experience: making latkes from scratch! In this 30-minute activity, children explored the sights, smells, and textures of...
Introducing the Letter “I” with Igloo Art
This week, the Mighty Oaks explored the icy world of Antarctica as we learned all about the letter I! Our young explorers discovered how people can stay warm in such a cold place by building igloos made from snow and ice. After looking at real images of igloos, the...
Creating Mini Torah Scrolls: A Hands-On Holiday Project
The Mighty Oaks preschoolers had a wonderful time this week exploring the beauty and meaning of the Torah through a hands-on creative project! Using paper rolls, felt, glitter, and popsicle sticks, they crafted their very own miniature Torah scrolls. As they glued,...
Building a Sukkah Together: A Fun and Engaging Sukkot Craft
Our Mighty Oaks students recently explored the meaning of the Sukkah through a creative, hands-on art project. Over the course of two days, the children learned about the purpose of a Sukkah during harvest time and then decorated their own miniature versions to bring...
Teaching the Ten Commandments Through Art and Conversation
The Mighty Oaks explored the meaning and traditions behind the Ten Commandments by engaging in a hands-on art and discussion project. Children learned about the significance of rules in their homes and classroom environments, inspired by the story of the Ten...
Outrageous Ostriches
At Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center, we believe that preschool is a time for creative learning and hands-on exploration. This week, we are learning about the letter "O." One of our recent art activities, Outrageous Ostriches, was a perfect blend of discovery,...
Cooking Latkes
Cooking projects are a fantastic way to engage preschoolers in hands-on learning, and making latkes (potato pancakes) is no exception! At our preschool, The Mighty Oaks recently made latkes as part of a lesson about the letter "L." The experience offered far more than...
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