“Maintaining a healthy body is among the ways of serving God” Rambam . We hope you will join us for 3 important health sessions here at Beth Shalom. All sessions are free, open to the public, and located in the Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom. Click Here to download the brochure. . Tuesday, February 5th atContinue reading “Beth Shalom Health Initiative”
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Snowflake Science with the Pre-K
Hi – This week in Science, we learned about snowflake formation. First, we looked at photos and models of different types of snowflakes. We learned that snowflakes always have SIX sides. Then each of us received three pipe cleaners that were twisted together in the middle. These were our ‘tiny pieces of dirt.’ We imaginedContinue reading “Snowflake Science with the Pre-K”
Validating Children and Inspiring Adults
On Wednesday Night, Maxine Handelman from the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) came to speak to our educators. She is the consultant for Early Childhood Education at the USCJ. Before she arrived our staff read an article entitled “Differing Faiths in a Faith Based Program.” This was an article from the NAEYC magazine, aboutContinue reading “Validating Children and Inspiring Adults”
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Beth Shalom’s Early Learning Center! Our center uses the Reggio Emelia theory, and a main concept this focuses on is the 100 languages of children. . The child is made of one hundred. The child has A hundred languages A hundred hands A hundred thoughts A hundred ways of thinking OfContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
Investigating Ice With the Two-Year-Olds
Hi – This week in Science we used all five of our senses to investigate ice. First, we put an ice cube in a big container of water and another ice cube on a plate – just to see what would happen to them during class. Interesting… Next, we talked about our senses. We seeContinue reading “Investigating Ice With the Two-Year-Olds”
A Visit to the Faye Rubenstein Sanctuary
During mitzvot week here at Beth Shalom the three-year-old classes visited the Faye Rubenstein sanctuary with Rabbi Werbow. Rabbi Werbow opened the ark and showed the class the Torah and talked about the inner light. Then he sat with the class and discussed where in the Torah it talks about mitzvot. What a wonderful experience!Continue reading “A Visit to the Faye Rubenstein Sanctuary”
Happy Chanukah!
Happy Chanukah from the Beth Shalom Early Learning Center!
Artfully Thankful
During the Thanksgiving Season we were able to express what we were thankful for in the new Valinsky Art Studio! We talked about all the things we were thankful for and made a variety of projects. We made a Thankful Mobile, we recreated different items for the Thanksgiving meal, a turkey made out of recycledContinue reading “Artfully Thankful”
Eye Science with the Pre-K
Hi – This week in Science, we learned all about eyes. First, we talked about the parts of the eye that we can see and about how different people’s eyes are the same and different. Next, we each looked carefully at our own eyes to see what color our irises are: We picked out piecesContinue reading “Eye Science with the Pre-K”
Reggio Inspiration from Portland, Oregon
This summer our associate directors went to Portland, OR for a conference about Reggio Emilia, the approach we use here at Beth Shalom Early Childhood Learning Center. When they returned to Pittsburgh they created a presentation about the different ideas from their time in Portland. Below you will find their slide show. We hope thisContinue reading “Reggio Inspiration from Portland, Oregon”
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