Pre-School and Kindergarten | Programs

Pre-School | Kindergarten | Pre-School Summer Camp

At the Akiba-Schechter Pre-School we believe in play-based curriculum. Our classrooms are safe, age appropriate, welcoming to parents, and print rich. We provide an environment where children can explore their world through hands-on activities, literature, music, and movement. Throughout the day, children have the opportunity to make choices about their play. This is balanced with structured group activities as well.

Our goals at Akiba-Schechter include the following:

help children cope with separation from parents
gain independence
develop trust with teachers and other children
build a community within our school and in each classroom
develop consideration for others
encourage an appreciation of cultures
learn self expression
develop fine and gross motor skills

The Jewish calendar is the starting point for many of our activities, including open-ended art activities, stories, music, math, science, cooking, and celebrations. Throughout the Pre-School, all the children participate in this basic curriculum. However, each age group approaches these activities in different ways.

Starting at age 2, Akiba-Schechter helps students welcome school and learning into their world through a parent-initiated timetable. Teachers take cues from parents and are sensitive and nurturing to families. We provide opportunities for parallel play, plenty of space, and duplicate toys. For collaborative play and dramatic play, we provide big blocks, dress-up clothes, a kitchen area, strollers, and shopping carts.

Pre-School

Program	Eligibility	Days	Times
Parent-Toddler	12 months & up.	Thursdays & Fridays	9:00 a.m. To 10:30 a.m.
Ready! Set! Go!	2 years old by Nov. 1	Mon/Tues/Wed	8:30 a.m. To 11:00 a.m.
5 Mornings	2, 3, 4 & 5 year olds	Monday - Friday	8:30 a.m. To 12:00 Noon
Afternoons	2, 3, 4 & 5 year olds	Monday - Friday	1:00 p.m. To 3:30 p.m. ( 2:30 p.m. Fri.)
Additional options:
Early Drop-off	Enrolled Pre-Schoolers	Monday - Friday	7:45 a.m. To 8:30 a.m.
Extended Day	Enrolled Pre-Schoolers	Monday - Friday	12:00 noon to 3:30 p.m. ( 2:30 p.m. Fri.)
Late Pickup	Enrolled Pre-Schoolers	Monday - Thursday	3:30 p.m. To 5:15 p.m. (Excludes Fridays)

Kindergarten
5 years old by Sept. 1, the program runs Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. To 3:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m. To 2:30 p.m.

Additional options	Eligibility	Days	Times
Early Drop-off	Enrolled Kindergarteners	Monday - Friday	7:45 a.m. To 8:30 a.m.
Late Pickup	Enrolled Kindergarteners	Monday - Thursday	3:30 p.m. To 5:15 p.m. (Excludes Fridays)

Pre-School Summer Camp

Program	Eligibility	Days	Times
Parent-Toddler	12 months & up.	Thursdays & Fridays	9:00 a.m. To 10:30 a.m.
Ready! Set! Go!	2 years old by Nov. 1	Mon/Tues/Wed	8:30 a.m. To 11:00 a.m.
Little Guys	2 & 3 year olds	Monday - Friday	8:30 a.m. To 12:00 Noon
Big Buys on the Go	4 & 5 year olds	Monday - Friday	8:30 a.m. To 12:00 Noon
Afternoons	2, 3, 4 & 5 year olds	Monday - Friday	1:00 p.m. To 3:30 p.m. ( 2:30 p.m. Fri.)
Additional options:
Extended Day	Enrolled Pre-Schoolers	Monday - Friday	12:00 noon to 3:30 p.m. ( 2:30 p.m. Fri.)
Late Pickup	Enrolled Pre-Schoolers	Monday - Thursday	3:30 p.m. To 5:15 p.m. (Excludes Fridays)
Lunch Bunch	Ready! Set! Go! Students	Monday - Wednesday	11:00 a.m. To 12:00 p.m.

Click here for a copy of a document outlining the Kindergarten curriculum (PDF, 34.4kb).

Modified: Last Modified:August 25, 2007. 16:38:42 pm