EDUCATION - EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
We tailor a variety of programs to introduce preschoolers and their families to the joys of life at Congregation Beth El. Several Friday evenings a year families with young children are invited to a Shabbat dinner and children's service. These evenings are usually centered around weekly Torah portions or holidays.
All classes are taught by preschool director Sheila May, who has been in the field of Early Childhood Education for over twenty years. She has a Masters Degree in Special Education and has been a preschool teacher and director in New Haven, Woodbridge and Bridgeport. Sheila May can be contacted at sheiladmay@yahoo.com or call 203-374-5544.
Our early childhood programs include:
K'TANIM PRESCHOOL
Two Year Old Class - Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00-11:30 AM (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM beginning December 2009)
Three Year Old Class - 3, 4 or 5 days, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Optional lunch program 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Four-Year-Old Class - Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Optional lunch program 12:00 - 1:00 PMEmphasis is placed on the total development of each child, building a solid foundation for learning and fostering a positive self-image. We encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, socialization skills and intellectual growth, while instilling a love of and a basic understanding of Judaism. We strive to help the children gain a deeper sense of their Jewish identity.
Click herefor an application or contact Sheila May at 374-5544 or sheiladmay@yahoo.com.
(Application form will open in a new window.)PRESCHOOL JUDAIC STORY HOUR
Once a month
For children up to age 5 with a parent or caretaker. The program centers on Jewish holdiays and other Judaic topics. Each month the children will partake in a related art activity, stories, songs and snack.
LITTLE EXPLORERS
Fridays 9:30-11:00 AM, September 25, 2009 - May 21, 2010
For children who will be one year old by December 31, 2009. Each child, accompanied by a parent or caretaker, will have the opportunity to interact once a week in a developmentally appropriate environment. The morning will include exploration of toys, art material, Shabbat snack, stories, music and indoor and outdoor play.TOT SHABBAT
First Saturday of every month 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, October 3, 2009 - June 5, 2010
For children up to age 5. An interactive hour of song, prayer, story time, Shabbat blessings and food - a service designed for preschool children and their caregivers. A connection to Judaism in an exciting fun way.
- Religious School
- K'tanim Preschool
- Early Childhood Programs
- Adult Education
Congregation Beth El
1200 Fairfield Woods RdFairfield, CT 06825
Ph. 203-374-5544
CongBethEl@aol.com