PREKINDERGARTEN
 
Grade: PK
Theme/Topic: My Jewish Self
Synthesis Project: Portfolio – a collection of work that represents a student’s individual experience throughout the year
Special Events: CBI Tot Shabbat Services, 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings of each month, at 9:30am
 
            Our prekindergarten class is full of life and joy. Our students enjoy Jewish enrichment activities, such as: cooking Jewish foods, singing Jewish songs, dancing Israeli dances, and more. We hope our students will grow increasingly comfortable in the synagogue, our Jewish home.
 
Sample Vocabulary:
Shalom
Toddah
Rabbi
Cantor
Magen David - Jewish Star – the Star of David – the Shield of David
Challah
Matzah
Latke
Tzedakah
 
Sample Objectives:
By the end of this course, all students will be able to…
  1. Find the Torah in the Sanctuary
  2. Name at least two Jewish holidays
  3. Describe at least one Jewish holiday
  4. Name at least two Jewish foods
  5. Sing along to Oseh Shalom in tefillah – prayer services
Sample Classroom Texts:
  • The Alef Curriculum published by Behrman House
  • Look at Me! I can Do a Mitzvah published by Behrman House

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