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Paper Plate Hamantaschen for Purim

by The Seedlings (2 yrs) | Mar 7, 2025

This week in Group 1, the air was filled with creativity and the sweet scent of… well, imagined jam! We dove into the fascinating origins of Purim, and what better way to learn about a holiday than through a hands-on, delicious-looking...

String Art for the letter “S”

by The Mighty Oaks (4-5 yrs) | Feb 28, 2025

This week, The Mighty Oaks embarked on a string art adventure, focusing on the letter "S," and the results were nothing short of spectacular. A plastic fork, some colorful paint, and a bit of yarn -- that's all it took to create a...

Potty Training 101: A Simple Guide for Parents

by TEBH_ECC | Feb 28, 2025

Potty training is a significant milestone for both parents and toddlers. At our Los Angeles preschool, we understand that every child is unique and the journey to becoming potty-trained can be different for each one. Here’s a short and...

Textured Trees Craft for Tu BiShvat Celebration

by The Saplings (3-4 yrs) | Feb 21, 2025

In honor of Tu BiShvat, the Jewish holiday celebrated as an ecological awareness day, the children in Group 3 embarked on a creative journey, designing and crafting their own two-dimensional...

Gathering Around Our Shabbat Table: A Creative Classroom Craft

by The Seedlings (2 yrs) | Feb 7, 2025

Shabbat is a special time for families and communities to come together, and introducing its traditions to young children can be a joyful experience. Group 1 recently embarked on a fun and engaging project to celebrate Shabbat,...

Outrageous Ostriches

by The Mighty Oaks (4-5 yrs) | Jan 31, 2025

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...

Heart People for Peace

by The Saplings (3-4 yrs) | Jan 24, 2025

In Group 3, we recently worked on a heartwarming project called "Heart People for Peace." This activity gave the children a chance to explore their creativity, develop fine motor skills, and contribute to something meaningful as a...

Dr. King: Painting Kindness

by The Sprouts (2-3 yrs) | Jan 17, 2025

At Temple Emanuel ECC, we believe in nurturing not only the minds but also the hearts of our young learners. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., Group 2 engaged in a meaningful activity centered around kindness, respect, and...

Cooking Latkes

by The Mighty Oaks (4-5 yrs) | Dec 20, 2024

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...