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. They are learning how to learn and to live together. They complete their first year of school with inquisitive minds and compassionate hearts, ready to extend their learning in Elementary School. At Heschel, students are introduced to a comprehensive range of subjects, including but not limited to reading, oral and written expression, spelling, social studies, math, science, computer education, Judaic Studies, Hebrew, physical education, art, music, dance and drama.
Social studies serves as the core through which all disciplines are integrated for relevancy.
Recognizing that students differ widely in abilities, learning styles, interests, and motivation, we provide a team of two or more teachers in each classroom to meet divergent needs. Instruction occurs through a variety of strategies from teacher directed lessons to cooperative learning experiences. At Heschel our enrichment programs reflect the view that the world is a classroom. Field trips take place as an enhancement of subject area studies and serve as a primary source for information and research. Use of community resources begins in kindergarten.