February 21, 2025
Textured Trees for Tu BiShvat
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 trees! The excitement was palpable as the children dove into the project, especially when they dis Read More >
February 14, 2025
Recycled Paper Trees for Tu BiShvat
Tu BiShvat, the Jewish “New Year for Trees,” is a wonderful time to connect with nature and appreciate the vital role trees play in our lives. Our Group 2 students celebrated this special holiday by getting creative and constructing their own paper trees! This hands-on project not only t Read More >
February 7, 2025
Gathering Around Our Shabbat Table: A Creative Classroom Celebration
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, creating a personalized Shabbat board that brought the holiday to life. Read More >
January 31, 2025
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, creativity, and self-ex Read More >
January 24, 2025
Heart People for Peace
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 group. Materials Needed: Instructions: The excitement in Read More >
January 17, 2025
Dr. King: Painting Kindness
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 celebrating the differences that make each of us unique. We began by introd Read More >
December 20, 2024
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, Group 4 recently made latkes as part of a lesson about the letter “L.” The experience offered far more than a tasty treat; it was an op Read More >
December 13, 2024
Festive Hanukkah Menorahs
This Holiday Season: Building a Menorah in Group 3 This holiday season, our Group 3 students embraced the spirit of Hanukkah with a fun and collaborative classroom project: building a menorah! This hands-on activity celebrated the Festival of Lights while fostering essential skills like teamwork, cr Read More >
December 9, 2024
Snowman Creations: A Winter Wonderland
Snowman Creations: A Winter Wonderland Our Group 2 students had a blast getting into the winter spirit by creating adorable paper snowmen that are super easy to make at home!. To make this fun and easy craft, you’ll need a few simple materials: three white paper circles of varying sizes, black Read More >
November 26, 2024
Handmade Turkeys – A Thanksgiving Delight
Handmade Turkeys – A Thanksgiving Delight Group 1 brought the Thanksgiving spirit to life by crafting adorable handmade turkeys! This engaging project combined creativity, fine motor skill development, and a dash of holiday cheer. Students started with a small piece of brown model magic to mold in Read More >