B'nai Israel Preschool

THE B'NAI

ISRAEL

PRESCHOOL

INTRODUCTION
The B'nai Israel Preschool, established in 1980, was created with the vision of a solid foundation for future learning. Our program, based on a developmentally appropriate model, uniquely integrates Jewish culture, values and holidays into the world of the young child. From its small beginning of a single classroom to a program six times the size, we have maintained high standards. The school currently houses classes for two, three and four year old children, before and after school programs, and a state accredited Kindergarten. The B'nai Israel Preschool offers a quality program in a positive child-centered environment.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The staff of the B'nai

Israel

Preschool believes young children have the best opportunity to develop in an environment that stimulates their curiosity and capitalizes on their abilities through developmentally appropriate activities. We believe that play is essential in children's lives; and through play children learn about themselves, their culture, and the world in which they live. This process strengthens a positive self-concept, enabling the children to maximize their potential for independence, initiative, self-confidence and responsibility. B'nai

Israel

Preschool maintains a low student-teacher ratio in order to provide for individualized attention, the nurturing of creativity and development of high self-esteem.

GENERAL PROGRAM
Preschool classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 noon daily.
The kindergarten class meets Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Four-year-old children attend classes five days a week.
The two and three year old program offers a 5-day, 3 day or 2-day option.
Before and after school care is also available for children age 3 and older.Children must reach the class age by September 1 for admission to the program.

ABOUT EACH PROGRAM

2/3 YEAR OLD PROGRAM
The 2 and 3-year-old program encourages each child to develop and perform at his/her full potential. The program stresses conceptual development and hands-on learning. Self-selected activities encourage children to explore the environment, acquire social skills and develop respect for themselves and others. The use of a variety of materials enables the children to be successful in their understanding of language, number concepts, science, cooking, art and music. We also provide an introduction to Shabbat services, Jewish celebrations, daily prayers and Hebrew language. The classroom environment encourages the development of the whole person emotionally, socially and cognitively.

4 YEAR OLD PROGRAM
The 4-year-old/Pre-Kindergarten program is developmentally appropriate and geared toward fostering positive feelings about self and school. Activities in the classroom and on the playground strengthen large and small motor skills. Exposure to Jewish holidays, weekly Shabbat services and daily blessings give children an appreciation of religious rituals. Our 4-year old/Pre-Kindergarten curriculum includes the teaching of phonics, upper and lower case alphabet recognition in readiness for reading and language arts, exploration of science and the world around us, as well as the introduction of math concepts. It is our desire to provide a nurturing, supportive environment that cultivates the growth of the child both academically and personally.

KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
The B'nai Israel Kindergarten Program, accredited by the State of New Mexico, is an integrated program that incorporates units of study from the areas of language arts, reading, mathematics, social studies, science and health, cooking, music, movement, drama, art, computer skills, Jewish studies and Hebrew language. All subjects are taught with extensive use of hands-on materials and experiences. Children are encouraged to become autonomous learners and act responsibly about themselves, others and their environment.

GOALS
The activities and experiences change each year with each new age group of children; but the goals, as listed here, remain the same in order to provide a basis for planning.
1. To provide a warm and supportive climate where each child is respected and trusted.
2. To foster positive feelings in the child about self, family, school and community.
3. To stimulate the child to explore and discover the world around him.
4. To encourage the child to actively participate in his/her learning by planning, making decisions and solving problems.
5. To provide the child with opportunities for interaction with children from a variety of cultural and social life-styles.
6. To assure the child's feeling of success through mastery of his environment.
7. To provide opportunities for parental involvement in the school program.
8. To offer self-selection in an integrated learning environment, which incorporates science, mathematics, art, music, reading readiness, language arts, and perception and motor skills.
9. To expose each child to the Shabbat (Sabbath) celebration through prayer and song.
10. To provide each child with an understanding of Jewish values and holidays and their significance.

CONTACT US!
CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
4401 Indian School Rd NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
(505) 266-0155
Ask for Nancy
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