The Learning Has Begun

The teachers are back at school and the studying has begun!

Judaism’s culture of study and debate, literacy and life-long learning enables us to live more productive and meaningful Jewish lives. The entire faculty team meets regularly as a chavurah, a study group, to explore topics and issues of Jewish and communal curiosity and concern. The word chavurah comes from the Hebrew word chaver, meaning friend and is traditionally used to refer to a chavurah is a small group of study partners or friends.

How do we prepare an enriching and inspiring year for your child? By embarking on an enriching and inspiring study ourselves. We don't just do what we've always done. Instead, we reconsider our teaching practices, taking into account new developments and research in the field of early childhood education and we use that knowledge to continually enhance your child's experience.

I am proud to be part of a school that values lifelong learning and puts so much attention to modeling the value of learning for our children by surrounding them with adults who learn. Stay tuned as we share some of our learning experiences this week.

Announcing the New Children's Center T-Shirt

Thank you to the children for drawing the self portraits that are featured on our new t-shirt. Look for one in your child's backpack once school starts.

Meet the Tel Aviv Class!

Meet the Haifa Class!

Meet the Shamayim Class!

Meet the Etzim Class!

Meet the Levana Class!

Meet the Kohavim Class!

Meet the Keshet Class!

Livi Rubin

"There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots; the other, wings."-Hodding Carter.

Children are curious about their world. Children are active learners who construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world. All children have the right to a place where they are free to explore their surroundings, they also have the right to realize their individual potential and feel successful.  Children also have the right to initiate and explore for themselves as well as the right to an environment in which they feel safe and happy.

My goal as a teacher is to nurture children to become lifelong learners. I also try to provide a place where children feel safe enough to take risks and make mistakes. A fun, loving, caring and stimulating environment is what I strive to create for every child. As a teacher I encourage children's natural creativity and curiosity. As a teacher, I look forward to learning from children daily.

In working with families I strive to create a strong sense of Jewish community. I also strive to build a shared partnership in working with families. It is important to me to build a shared sense of responsibility in learning and growth of the child.

In my classroom, children are exposed to the warmth, beauty and joy of Jewish life. My classroom is structured, yet a flexible schedule supports the needs of young children. In my classroom children learn to negotiate conflicts and solve problems. It is important to me to allow children in the classroom to learn at their own pace.  For young children learning involves play as an essential aspect, learning can occur at every moment.

As a Jewish educator, I continue to explore and learn from Jewish texts and sources, I am constantly learning. Also, I take an organic approach to Jewish learning, allowing it to grow from children's questions and interests. Lastly, as a Jewish educator, I support families as they explore Judaism.

Livi Rubin