The Early Childhood Centers had a year like no other, and when reflecting on the successes that came about because of the pandemic, it is clear that there is so much we have gained. Starting with the children…they have shown us how resilient they are.

We recently had the pleasure of hosting world-renowned author, Dr. Harold Koplewicz via Zoom to discuss his new book, THE SCAFFOLD EFFECT: Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant and Secure Kids in the Age of Anxiety.  The book teaches moms and dads a strategy called scaffold parenting. Please enjoy the recorded video from our amazing Zoom with Dr. Koplewicz!

With every Jewish holiday, our early childhood centers aim to impart the children with a love and joy for Jewish tradition, through the values, experiences, and rituals of each holiday. Our teachers delve deep into the stories to find meaning and lifelong lessons that resonate with the children. 

After many weeks of planning, our Early Childhood Centers opened their doors to on-campus learning in mid-August. Many children had been home for months, and the transition back to school could not have been smoother. The first few weeks of school were very successful, and to hear the joy in each child’s voice as they reunited with their friends made all of the planning worthwhile. The Glazer and Mann Family faculty have been able to collaborate and share curriculum ideas over Zoom, which has brought the staff closer and given them the opportunity to learn from each other.

While our schools were “closed” for Passover Break, our Early Childhood Centers provided a variety of virtual programming for families to tune in and participate.

Click to read about the different @home programs with the Early Childhood Center!

At our Early Childhood Centers, in light of the school closures, our administrative staff and faculty have adjusted to an online-learning model. The staff has been participating in virtual staff training, learning how to run a Synchronous Virtual program for young children. Through trial and error, as well as parent feedback, our virtual program has improved daily.