Mighty Oaks

Mighty Oaks

4-5 Years

Standing tall, ready to grow beyond

By age three, children are developing empathy, social skills, and language through play and interaction. Our Sprouts program nurtures these abilities while continuing to support both fine and gross motor development in a warm, engaging environment.

Students enjoy a variety of hands-on centers including blocks, dramatic play, a Duplo table, and sensory areas. They also participate in music, yoga, ribbon dancing, felt board stories, and seasonal art projects inspired by Jewish and secular holidays.

Our staff encourages collaboration, turn-taking, and positive communication, helping children navigate early friendships and emotions. We also partner with families on potty training and healthy routines, preparing each child with confidence for their next step.

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Mighty Oaks’ Blog Posts

Counting to 100: A Fun 100 Days of School Math Activity

by The Mighty Oaks (4-5 yrs)

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

by The Mighty Oaks (4-5 yrs)

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

by The Mighty Oaks (4-5 yrs)

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

by The Mighty Oaks (4-5 yrs)

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

by The Mighty Oaks (4-5 yrs)

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

by The Mighty Oaks (4-5 yrs)

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

by The Mighty Oaks (4-5 yrs)

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

by The Mighty Oaks (4-5 yrs)

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

by The Mighty Oaks (4-5 yrs)

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...