:: The Edlavitch-Tyser Early Childhood Center at the Temple ::

  to register your child for an E-T ECC program for the 2012-2013 school year.

The ETECC provides preschool programming for children ages 18 months to five years.  We are located at the Washington Hebrew Congregation in northwest Washington, DC.

In the preschool, children are encouraged to be creative and curious. Through a unit approach, which varies at each age level, the teacher selects tasks and materials that focus on the individual needs within the basic structure. Thus, subject areas are integrated into the total learning situation. Broad curriculum areas include science, social studies, reading skills, language arts and concepts of mathematics. Health and safety, nutrition, music and art appreciation, the Jewish home and holidays are some of the units through which curriculum is implemented. All programming is specifically designed to be developmentally appropriate.

General Program

Utilizing a wide variety of techniques, we seek to give our children a broader and deeper understanding of the exciting world in which they live. Through games, music, manipulative materials, craft activities and audio-visual material, we seek to stimulate our children’s interests and heighten their appreciation for the beautiful and fascinating world around us. Our program is committed to helping each child develop emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually. We combine the best of Jewish content with early childhood social, emotional and cognitive developmental programs.

Special Events

Our children enjoy a wide variety of special events and programs throughout the year. These include weekly Shabbat experiences with their class as well as with their grade, visits to the Sukkah, Hanukkah festivities, Purim parades. Our children also participate in several community service activities including an age-appropriate Walk for the Homeless, fundraising for the Carrie Simon House - a shelter for homeless mothers and their babies, book drives for the Abram Simon Elementary School in Washington, DC, and healthy snack collections for D.C. Central Kitchen and more!

Families have the opportunity to participate in many activities at school including Family Visiting Days, Shabbat Sing, Birthday Celebrations, Thanksgiving Feasts, Passover Sederim, and live special guest music performances. Families join our Twos for a unique, interactive farm experience right at school; and starting in the Threes, chaperoned field trips include theater outings, science centers, and a variety of hands-on learning experiences which support our curriculum.

In partnership with our active Parents Committee, we created an indoor/outdoor gardening initiative and our new experiential Nature Program. They also host our amazing International Day and other events for our students and their families. Parents Committee joins the school in our commitment to supporting our families' integration into the school community through many social events for parents and children throughout the school year.

Supportive Services

We assist families who may have concerns about their child’s development.  We have a screening program with an outreach program through Ivymount School and through appropriate Montgomery County and D.C. Early Intervention Services.  We work as a team with parents, their child, and outside service providers (occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, etc.) as needed in order to facilitate a positive school experience.

:: Our Programs ::

:: Tune In To Toddlers for children 18 - 28 months old and their parent/caregiver

This first introduction to our school is offered once per week on Tuesdays or Thursdays from  10:00 - 11:30 am.

The program has a socialization and language focus.  Children are introduced to a school setting through crafts, music and large muscle activities.  This is a delightful way for parents to interact with their children as they begin to explore the world around them.

:: Mid Year Twos (MY 2s) for children who will turn two between September 1 and December 31.

This program begins in late January and is offered twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 - 11:30 am.

Our youngest Twos attend without their parents in this special class which runs from late January through June. Our exceptionally small size and low teacher-student ratio make this program a very successful "first step" into preschool. Our students enjoy art, story time, and many hand-on-play activities. Mid year Twos participate with their teachers in weekly Music and Creative Movement.

:: Two-Year-Olds for children who will turn two before September 1.

Special Programs:

- Weekly Creative Movement
- Weekly Music
- Monthly Media Center visits
- "In-house" field trips
- Nature studies

Optional Programs:

:: Lunch Bunch:  We offer this program every day from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Children may enroll in our "lunch bunch" during their regularly scheduled class days.

:: Three-Year-Olds for children who will turn three before September 1.

This program is offered threes days per week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday), four days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday), or five days per week (Monday - Friday) from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

 

Special Programs:

- Experiential Nature Program
- Early Literacy, Fine Motor and Math Games with our Readiness Specialist
- Weekly Creative Movement
- Weekly Music
- Media Center visits
- Field trips

Optional Programs:

:: Enrichment program
Mondays - Thursdays from 12:00 - 2:15 pm, your child can take part in our Enrichment Program.  Children bring a complete lunch and have the opportunity to experience Art, Cooking, Drama, Math in Motion, Spanish and Science classes as well as additional indoor and outdoor playtime.

You have the option to sign-up for one day, a few days or every day to tailor the program to meet your family’s needs (by semester).  Friday programs are available through our Club Macomb Program which extends the school day until 2:15 pm. Soccer and Math in Motion are our popular units offered in eight-week sessions.

:: Pre-K for children who will turn four before September 1.

The majority of our students in this age group enroll in our full-day (9:00 am - 2:15 pm, Monday - Thursday; and 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Friday) program. We also offer a five day half day option (Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm).

We have developed our innovative curriculum which offers Kindergarten Readiness with an emphasis on interactive hands-on-learning and social skills building. Our unique programming offers students one-on- one learning opportunities, small group learning groups, and social/play experiences with additional Pre-K classes.

Our comprehensive Pre-K schedule includes:

- Reading Readiness
- Handwriting Without Tears
- Experiential Nature Program
- Weekly Creative Movement
- Physical Education four mornings/week
- Weekly Media Center visits
- Creative Drama
- Weekly Music
- Exciting Field Trips (theater, science and other outings to support the curriculum)

Optional Programs:

:: Enrichment program:  
Children who are enrolled in our half-day program may also enroll in our Enrichment program one to four days per week (Monday - Thursday) from 12:00 - 2:15 pm. Children bring a complete lunch and have the opportunity to experience Art, Cooking, Drama and Science classes as well as additional indoor and outdoor play time.

:: ACE Club:  
Our ACE (Afterschool Children’s Enrichment) Club offers activities on the E-T ECC premises from 2:15 – 3:15 pm Monday - Thursday. These activities include eight-week sessions in Sports, Math Through Motion, Cooking, Passport Around the World, and other interesting offerings. Children enrolled in full-day Fours or Enrichment may also enroll in ACE Club - from once/week to four days/week to fit your family's schedule and needs. This is a great opportunity for your child to experience something new and fun in a safe and known environment.

:: Additional Programs

:: Early Drop Off:
For our parents’ convenience, we will arrange for a teacher to be in the building at 8:30 am for children who need to be brought to school early. The fee for this service is $10 per child or $15 per family, and we need one day’s notice in order to schedule supervision.

:: Club Macomb:  New!
Our Friday afterschool program is offered is open to 3s/4s/5s. Club Friday meets from 12:00 - 2:15 pm every Friday. Children can be enrolled for the eight-week session or can drop-in as needed. As with Enrichment, children bring their own lunch and enjoy additional gross motor free play. After lunch, the children participate in either Soccer or our own Math in Motion program. Children are grouped by age for lunch and their special activity.

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