This is me‌ on my way into Nursery.
Curriculum The Early Childhood Department at Lehrman Community Day School promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children through an interactive and thematic approach to learning. Caring teachers foster children’s growth and development in a safe and nurturing environment. At LCDS we teach and model Jewish values like kindness and respect for self and others. We also teach and celebrate Jewish traditions. Creative faculty help our Early Childhood students share many new ideas and feelings with their peers. They lead children to develop creativity, selfconfidence and independence, while stressing the value of cooperation, interdependence and of course, love. Weekly or bi-weekly Jewish and general social studies themes give content to activities whose learning objectives include skills in language arts, science, math, music, art, physical education and, in nursery and pre-K, Hebrew language. This Early Childhood curriculum is implemented with attention to the individual developmental needs, and interests of each child. Classes are kept small and teachers and assistants work in concert to ensure that every child is accorded the appropriate time and attention needed daily and over the years spent at Lehrman. In addition, we have a staff of outstanding specialists who provide an array of skill based activities geared to this age group. Lehrman offers a half-day or full day program. Both include a full kosher hot meal that encompasses the latest research on basic nutritional needs for young children. These meals are high in fiber, low in fat and are, by evidence of emptied plates and smiling children, delicious.
Toddlers & Nursery: Major Themes Toddlers: Me, Myself and I; Let’s Get Groceries; Eric Carle; Sharing and Caring. Nursery: Families and Friends; Five Senses; Insects; Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales; Following Directions. Both Years: Community Helpers; Transportation; Jewish and General Holidays.
Skills
Reading:
(n) Nursery only
Big Books, Picture Books, Story Books Listening skills Emergent comprehension Vocabulary development Independent reading Sequencing skills (n)
Writing:
Holding Writing Tools Fine motor skill development Emergent writing skills Letter formation tracing (n) Writing one’s name (n)
Art:
Fine Motor development Mixed media Finger painting Collage/pasting Scissor practice Elements of art (n)
Library:
Story Time Book selection Care and use of library books Curricular supplementation Reality/fantasy (n)
Technology:
Computer Games Mouse usage Use of Educational software
Social Skills:
Personal Goal Setting Positive identity Self esteem Friendship building/ sharing values Coping skills/ conflict resolution
Pre-Kindergarten:
The Pre-K classes are using an all-inclusive Pre-K curriculum published by Houghton-Mifflin that creates a bridge to our Kindergarten reading program by the same publisher. The pre-K program, however, includes material in all content general studies areas, determines ten of the year’s themes and integrates skills across the disciplines.
Major Themes
Pre-K: Welcome to School!, My Family, My Community, My Five Senses, Seasons All Around, Animals Everywhere In the Country, Let’s Move!, Growing and Changing, Ready for Kindergarten!, Jewish and General Holidays and Tr
Skills
Reading:
Houghton Mifflin: Fiction and Non-Fiction Books Reading readiness skills Independent reading/ reading aloud Listening skills/ comprehension Vocabulary development Letter recognition Phonemic awareness Sequencing
Writing:
Handwriting journal Emergent writing skills Invented spelling Capitalization
Art:
Components of Core Knowledge: Paul Klee, Piet Mondrian Fine Motor development Mixed media Painting Elements of art
Library:
Story Time Book selection Reality/Fantasy Care and use of library books Curricular supplementation
Technology:
Computer Games Powering up/ shutting down Opening and closing programs Mouse usage Educational software
Social Skills:
Personal Goal Setting Positive identity Self esteem Friendship building sharing values Coping skills/ conflict resolution Derekh Eretz
Chalav u’Dvash EE-mah, AH-bah “Head,” after the artist Paul Klee.
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Mommy, Daddy
Mathematics:
Manipulatives Math readiness skills Matching/sorting counting Graphing Comparing contrasting objects Recognizing colors and shapes Calendar skills Directional concepts Spatial concepts (n) Patterning Sequencing
Science:
Hands-on Science experiments Cooking and baking Mixing colors Sensory activities Sink and float/ Oil and water
Hebrew & Jewish Studies: Jewish Every Day Hebrew songs Holidays and traditions Prayers/blessings Kabbalat Shabbat Chalav u’Dvash (n) 30 minutes, 2x per week (see below)
Music:
Musical Theater Jewish Music and holidays Rhythms and beats Finger plays/ puppets Musical instruments American music/ world music (n)
Physical Education:
Fitness for Life Teamwork and sportsmanship Balance Walk, run, jump, hop, skip Gross motor skills Equipment usage
Chalav u’Dvash
e. Construction Zone, In the City, raditions, Shabbat, Israel. Mathematics:
Manipulatives Number recognition Counting/patterning Graphing measurement Calendar skills Directional concepts Position words
Science:
Hands-on Science experiments The Five Senses Recycling Weather Mold Hibernation
My Community
Hebrew & Jewish Studies:
Jewish Every Day Chalav u’Dvash: an immersion curriculum that enables children to begin to build a Hebrew vocabulary by hearing it spoken in the classroom at least 30 minutes, three times a week Hebrew songs Holidays and traditions Prayers/blessings Kabbalat Shabbat
Music:
Jewish Music and Holiday songs Rhythms and beats Finger plays/ puppets Musical instruments American music/ world music
Physical Education:
Fitness for Life Teamwork and sportsmanship Balance Walk, run, jump, hop, skip Gross motor skills Equipment usage
My very Own Turkey
Fall Trees
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Lehrman Community Day School is a pluralistic, covenantal, academic community. Within a family ambiance, we celebrate each child’s whole uniqueness. It is our mission to prepare motivated young men and women to live heroically, as reflective Jews and responsible American citizens in a global economy. Our ideal graduate lives a life of purpose and heartfelt dreams, animated by moral character and intellectual discovery.
LCDS admits mission appropriate students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available to students at the school. LCDS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs. Copyright Š 2008 by Lehrman Community Day School.
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