Nursery School | Temple Judea

Temple Judea’s Nursery School is dedicated to enhancing the development of our congregation’s young children in a safe and positive Jewish environment.

For 30 years TJ's Nursery School has been one of the unique benefits of Temple Judea membership. With its warm, loving, and supportive environment, it’s a natural gathering place for our member families with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our leadership and staff are committed to preparing Temple Judea’s children for success by teaching them life-readiness skills, self-confidence, and a love of learning.

Our school provides the beginning of a lifetime as part of the Jewish community.

Beginners

Beginners classes are a nurturing, creative introduction to Nursery School for our youngest students. Age appropriate art, music, movement, and group times will be introduced to our littlest nursery schoolers. Focus is on fostering independence, introducing classroom social interaction, and creativity. Three and five day options are available for the first semester of school.

Intermediates

Our Intermediate classes introduce daily rituals such as calendar, weather, and jobs for each child. We encourage responsibility, and a feeling of classroom community. Learning takes place through free exploration, art, music, movement, and both small and large group instruction.

Gesher

Gesher is a bridge between Nursery School and Kindergarten. Our oldest children focus on developmentally appropriate kindergarten readiness, and a deeper understanding of the Jewish holidays. The alphabet, numbers, and various math concepts are taught through fun and creative projects including songs, journals, letter boxes, and art projects. Gesher classes use the Handwriting Without Tears program to learn basic writing skills. *Children must be 4 years old by September 1st in order to be eligible for Gesher.

Parents Association

We are blessed to have a dedicated team of parents who work together to provide valuable financial and social support for our Early Childhood programs. We are back to holding our monthly PA meetings in person. We meet in the outdoor chapel and hope many ECC parents choose to attend and get more involved.

Enrichment

TJ’s Nursery School offers a range of afterschool enrichment classes for our older students in Intermediates and Gesher. Our Enrichment program varies from term to term, but classes have included Dance, Tennis, Cooking, Art, Music, Soccer, and others.

Imagination Station

Temple Judea’s Imagination Station is a unique space for our students to explore, learn, and play. From wind tunnels to a marketplace, lego wall to pool noodle forest– kids are encouraged to explore without expectation of outcomes. This creative space allows them to figure out how the world around them works, with hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities designed to spark their imaginations.

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