Saplings
Saplings
3-4 Years
Rooted in kindness, reaching toward discovery
By age three, children are growing more independent and aware of their emotions. The Saplings program encourages this development through play, friendship, and gentle responsibilities that build confidence and self-belief.
Students explore classroom centers like blocks, a pretend kitchen, Lego table, art, books, and a variety of sensory activities like dough, slime, and foam. Daily activities include music, dancing, circle time, storytelling, and art, with creative projects often tied to Jewish and secular holidays. A music specialist visits twice a week to further inspire a love of the arts.
We continue to support families with potty training, healthy habits, and the skills needed for each child’s next step.
Saplings’ Blog Posts
My Little Sukkah: The Saplings’ Holiday Art Project
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...
Rosh Hashanah Apple Art: Simple Craft Idea for the New Year
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...
Stop Sign Craft: Teaching Road Safety the Fun Way
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...
Shine Bright Like a Magen: Clay Star of David Craft
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...
Textured Trees Craft for Tu BiShvat Celebration
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...
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: Construction...
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...
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