Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
| Class Name & Description | Day & Time | Pre-Natal | For Young Children Ages: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 yr | 1-2 yr | 2-3 yr | 3-4 yr | 4-5 yr | 5-6 yr | |||
| Childbirth Preparation (in partnership with Birth University) | Several sessions/year | x | ||||||
| Infant CPR, Breastfeeding, Newborn Care (in partnership with Birth University) | Several sessions/year | x | x | |||||
| Parent / Baby Groups Make new friends, play, and join us for songs, puppets, discussion about life as parents, and parachute time. 10-visit drop-in card is $80 for members, $98 for non-members. First visit for newcomers is free. |
Mondays 10:30-noon (Birth - three years of age) | x | x | x | ||||
| Tuesdays 10:30-noon (For newborns to crawlers) |
x | |||||||
| Thursdays 10:30-noon (For birth - three years of age) | x | x | x | |||||
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Fridays 10:30 am -12:00 pm (Shabbat songs, candles, and homemade challah)[{For birth - three years of age] |
x | x | x | |||||
| Parent / Baby Yoga Experience a sense of harmony and connectedness with your child while you (re)build strength & fluidity in your body. All levels welcome. $14 for members, $120 for 10 class card $16 for non-members, $140 for 10 class card |
Mondays 9-10:30am | x | x | x | ||||
| Jewish Mamas Group A small group that meets for 10 weeks to make connections and discuss: 1. Creating a warm Jewish home; 2. Various parenting topics; and 3. "Blessings of a Skinned Knee". $120 for members, $150 for non-members |
Fridays
9:00-10:00am |
x | x | x | ||||
| Congregational Family Shabbat Dinner Enjoy family-friendly Shabbat Services and a catered dinner with other families. Some young ones stay home due to early bedtimes but all are most definitely welcome. |
Fridays 6-8pm (once/quarter) |
x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Tot Shabbat Share Shabbat morning with other young families and be part of the Sherith Israel Family. Free |
Saturdays 10:30-11:30 (once/month) | x | x | x | x | x | ||
| Havdallah PJ Party Join in song and get ready for the new week by lighting the Havdallah candle. Then share a pizza & salad dinner together. $10 per family |
Saturdays 4:00-5:30pm (once/quarter) | x | x | x | x | x | ||
| Religious School - Pre-Kindergarten Focus on Creation and Tzedakah. (open to members only) |
Sundays 9:30am-12:15pm | x | ||||||
| Religious School - Kindergarten Focus on the Jewish Home with emphasis on the Mitzvah of Shalom Bayit (peace in the home). (open to members only) |
Sundays 9:30am-12:15pm | x | ||||||
| Religious School - Gan Katan for Pre-K & Kindergarten Welcome Shabbat together (Kabbalat Shabbat) with music, art, and Torah stories. (open to members only) |
Fridays 4-6pm | x | x | |||||
Sherith Israel's Early Childhood Education program creates a stimulating, engaging and meaningful Jewish environment in which children and their families participate together. We offer enriching, creative and quality programs. Families from all religious backgrounds are invited and welcome to participate in this innovative educational experience.
Our preschool program is designed to empower you and your child to explore the values and practices of Judaism today. Jewish holidays, traditions and celebrations are taught through music, art dance, drama and storytelling.
Our award-winning programs are facilitated by a professional Early Childhood Educator, who is also the Judaic Specialist for the Marin Day School-Sherith Israel Preschool.
The Sherith Israel preschool program offers parent-toddler programs, CPR training, a family retreat, Tot Shabbat and Havdallah Pajama parties, enrichment classes for older toddlers, a religious school program, concerts and special events throughout the year including the summer months.
MARIN DAY SCHOOL/BRIGHT HORIZONS-SHERITH ISRAEL CAMPUS
Our unique preschool program offers your child a unique experience of Jewish values, traditions and celebrations which are integrated with an outstanding and varied early childhood curriculum and extended day program. As a member of Sherith Israel, you child will be listed on a priority waiting list for this campus program.
Marin Day Schools/Bright Horizons is a highly successful preschool program with 18 campuses throughout the Bay Area. It is well known for it's safe, caring and innovative approach developmental learning. The Sherith Israel campus has both Jewish themed and secular classes and is NAECY accredited. For more information on the Sherith Israel campus program please contact Flora Matunga or Dana Senn at 415-775-2211.
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ONGOING PARENT TODDLER PROGRAMS
Sherith Israel's preschool program helps parents to grow with their toddlers by offering a wide variety of activities in a wonderful setting with age-appropriate toys and discussions, music, movement, singing, guitar, puppets, parachute, bubbles, and friendship with other parents. During the week, specialists in art and parenting as well as pediatricians join our group to answer your questions. Parents with children birth to two years can drop in on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for these wonderful gatherings in a Jewish environment. You need not be a member to attend. This program is oprn to our diverse community. See our Preschool Activity Chart for the most appropriate activities for you and your child.
| Mondays | |
| 9:00 AM | Parent/Baby Yoga Instructor Kari Marble, pre-natal and post-natal yoga instructor and certified massage therapist leads this wonderful class to help you relax and bond with your child, while experiencing the restorative health benefits of yoga. |
| 10:30 AM | Havdallah Club Playgroup |
| Tuesdays | |
| 10:30 AM | Crawler's Club |
| Thursdays | |
| 10:30 AM | Open Parent Child Playgroup |
| Fridays | |
| 10:00 AM | Shabbat Club Playgroup |
Mondays
9:00 AM Parent/ Baby Yoga Instructor Kari Marble, pre-natal and post-natal yoga instructor and certified massage therapist leads this wonderful class to help you relax and bond with your child, while experiencing the restorative health benefits of yoga. 10:30 AM Havdallah Club Playgroup.
Tuesdays
10:30AM Crawlers Club
Thursdays
10:30 AM Open Parent Child Playgroup
Fridays
10:00 AM Shabbat Club Playgroup
WEEKLY AND MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
Jewish Mama's Group
Moms are invited to build relationships and knowledge in this wonderful and intimate group led by RAbbi Julie Saxe-Taller. Share your stories and concerns while your child plays with the toys in our early childhood room. 10 sessions Fee: $120 members/ $150 non-members. For registration 346-1720 Ext 27.Daddy Breakfast Club
GOLDEN GATE MUSIC TOGETHER
Tot Shabbat
Join other families with infants and toddlers each month at 10:30 am to share an exciting Saturday morning Shabbat experience. Songs, childrens' activities, and a special service by our Assistant Rabbi, Julie Saxe-Taller allow parents to share the joys and traditions of Shabbat with their little ones. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends are also invited. Call for dates 346-1720 Ext 27.
Havdallah Pajama Parties
Once a month Saturdays, 4 PM you are invited to bring the little ones in their "pjs" and celebrate the warmth and spirit of Havdallah together. Call for dates 346-1720 Ext 27
Early Childhood Shabbaton (Family Retreat)
The Prenatal Experience with Birth University
This exceptional series of classes for expectant parents is offered in conjunction with Birth University. This comprehensive course, taught exclusively by Sarah McMoyler, RN, FACCE, CLE combines her 18 years of experience as a Labor and Delivery Nurse with her extensive training in childbirth education to create a reality-based, interactive learning environment for parents-to-be. See www.Birthu.com for details and contact information or call 707-746-7783.