by The Saplings (3-4 yrs) | Jan 6, 2026 | Saplings
Edible Dirt Sensory Play: Hands-On Learning with The Saplings Recently, our Saplings (ages 3–4) rolled up their sleeves for a playful, hands-on sensory experience: creating edible dirt! During this 30-minute classroom exploration, children mixed, measured, sorted, and...
by The Saplings (3-4 yrs) | Nov 25, 2025 | Saplings
This week, the Saplings celebrated the beauty of autumn with a creative, hands-on Leaf Creature art project! Using real fall leaves and simple craft materials, the children explored color, texture, and design while building their very own whimsical leaf characters....
by The Saplings (3-4 yrs) | Oct 17, 2025 | Saplings
This week, our young learners celebrated the joyful holiday of Sukkot by creating their very own miniature sukkahs! The children explored many aspects of the holiday — from new Hebrew vocabulary to the traditions and blessings that make this time of year so...
by The Saplings (3-4 yrs) | Sep 19, 2025 | Saplings
Rosh Hashanah is a time for new beginnings, family traditions, and meaningful activities that celebrate the Jewish New Year. At the ECC, our students enjoyed a hands-on craft where they created wooden apples decorated with vibrant colors and textures. This fun and...
by The Seedlings (2 yrs) | Jun 4, 2025 | Saplings
As part of our Father’s Day project for preschoolers, the children created handmade shirt-style greeting cards to honor their dads and father figures. This two-day classroom activity combined creativity, storytelling, and fine motor practice—and resulted in some truly...
by The Saplings (3-4 yrs) | May 19, 2025 | Saplings
The Saplings explored Jewish tradition and creativity by molding their very own Stars of David out of clay. This hands-on project allowed the children to work with their fine motor skills, engage in sensory play, and proudly create a meaningful symbol decorated with...
