Teaching Road Safety the Fun Way
As part of Transportation Week, our preschoolers in Group 1 explored the world of road signs by creating their very own Stop signs—a fun and educational craft that combined literacy, math, and real-world learning. 🚦 Project Overview: Stop Sign Craft Learning Objectives:This activity helped children learn about common road signs and what they mean. It […]
Ten Commandments: Learning Through Art
This week, we focused on the Ten Commandments: Learning Through Art — a creative way to help preschoolers connect with Jewish values through hands-on expression. At Temple Emanuel Beverly Hills Preschool, our Group 4 students explored the Ten Commandments through art, making a timeless Jewish tradition accessible for young learners. This engaging, hands-on activity was […]
How to Make a Clay Star of David (Magen David)
This week in our arts and crafts session, the children dove into a hands-on, sensory-rich experience by creating beautiful Stars of David out of clay. This activity not only celebrated a cherished cultural symbol, but also gave our young artists the opportunity to strengthen their fine motor skills while engaging in a fun and creative […]
Hungry Caterpillar Craft
As the first signs of spring began to bloom, our Group 2 classroom was buzzing with excitement—and not just from the warmer weather! Inspired by the season and the real caterpillars in our class, we launched a spring-themed activity that brought together art and nature in a fun and meaningful way. Creating Our Caterpillar Friends […]
Exploring Imagination with “It Looked Like Spilt Milk”
This week, our Group 1 students dove into the whimsical world of It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw—a story that encourages imagination through playful shapes and abstract thinking. After listening to the story during group time, the children created their own versions of the book’s concept. Using blue paper and white paint, […]
Exploring the Symbolism of the Israeli Flag!
What a vibrant and meaningful project unfolded in Group 4! Our young learners embarked on a fascinating journey to discover the symbolism and beauty of the Israeli flag. With anticipation buzzing in the air, especially as Yom Ha’Atzmaut approached, the children dove into a hands-on activity that brought the flag’s key elements to life. For […]
Earth Day Sparks Creativity in the Classroom
Earth Day is a fantastic opportunity to spark a sense of wonder and responsibility in our children about the incredible planet we call home. This year, we got crafty with Group 3 and created our very own “Earth Day Worlds” using simple paper plates – and the results were truly inspiring! This engaging art project, […]
Crafting the Passover Plague of Frogs
Passover is a rich and meaningful holiday filled with traditions that help us remember the powerful story of the Israelites’ exodus from slavery in ancient Egypt. This year, to bring one of the ten plagues vividly to life for our young learners, we embarked on a fun and creative craft project: making our very own […]
Our Baby Moses Passover Craft
Passover is a time for reflection, remembrance, and retelling the powerful story of the Exodus. This year, to bring the story to life for my little ones in Group 4, we decided to create a hands-on craft: Baby Moses in the River Nile. It was a wonderful way to engage them with the story and […]
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 […]