Unleashing Creativity With Purim Masks!
Purim is a time of joy, celebration, and, of course, masks! This year, Group 3 embarked on a delightful mask-making adventure, allowing the children to explore their creativity and dive into the festive spirit. A Burst of Design and Color Our goal was simple: to let the children’s imaginations run wild. We wanted them to […]
Our Joyous Megillah Project!
Purim is a time of unbridled joy, vibrant colors, and celebrating the triumph of good over evil. This year, our wonderful Group two students dove headfirst into the spirit of the holiday by creating their very own mini-megillahs, and the results were nothing short of spectacular! We wanted to make the story of Esther and […]
Paper Plate Hamantaschen for Purim
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 craft? Our little artists created their very own paper plate Hamantaschen, a traditional Purim cookie, […]
String Art for the letter “S”
This week, Group 4 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 whirlwind of artistic excitement and creativity! The Setup We kept it simple: The […]
Potty Training 101: A Simple Guide for Parents
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 sweet guide to help make potty training a breeze! Timing is Everything Choosing the right time […]
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 discovered the magic of manipulating tissue paper to create wonderfully “fluffy” […]
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 taught them about the different parts of […]
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. We wanted to create a hands-on activity […]
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-expression through mixed media and collage for our Group 4 class. […]
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 the room was contagious as each child proudly contributed to the […]