Our kindergartners internalize information through a core curriculum in which all content areas are integrated for relevancy. Children socialize and engage in creative play as they develop physical skills in the self contained kindergarten play yard. Kindergartners find out about measurement and number concepts as they cook and bake for the annual Mother's Day Brunch, school wide Bake Sale, Thanksgiving Feast, Pesach and in all units of study. Small groups of students work in the garden, an activity which provides the impetus for enthusiastic discussions about ecology and personal responsibility for the environment. In our block room, students interact with each other through role playing and concrete experiences.
Children acquire knowledge about our community and learn the importance of cooperative living.
Through wood construction students apply math concepts. They problem solve, refine their motor skills, and take delight in the process and the product. By utilizing Hebrew in everyday experiences, a rich core of language is developed. Youngsters begin each day with Hebrew songs and prayers. Heschel's kindergartners experience the wonder and joy of learning as they begin to cooperate and develop an awareness of others in a social setting.