Yearly Themes
These “themes” represent the body of knowledge, facts and ideas that we study in our school. These are selected based on their universal appeal and relevance. Other topics may be introduced to the class based on interests that emerge organically. Skills – such as literacy, math, and motor – are honed and developed through these units of study.
(Sample for our 3's class)
September
Welcome to the our New Friends
Exploring our new classroom, new friends
Community Helpers
(all jobs are important, everyone is needed)
October
Yomtov Holidays
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
Sukkot
Season of Autumn
Seasonal changes in nature
Animals in Autumn – preparing, migrating,
Autumn foods (squashes, pumpkins, etc.)
November
Thanksgiving
Gratitude
Family
Chanukah
Menorah, light
Macabees, bravery
December
Season of Winter
Freezing temperatures; snow and ice
Hibernation, Adaptation and Migration
Animal kingdom during the winter
Our responsibility to the world
January
Shabbat
A time to reflect on our week
A time to celebrate our week
Preparing for a Family Shabbat Dinner
All about Art
What is Art? What is an artist?
Experiment with art techniques and mediums
February
Love for Literacy & The Book Fair
Books – Authors and Illustrators
Hearing/reading/telling/making up stories
March
Purim
Purim Theatre
Scrolls and books
Season of Spring
Soil and Seeds
Flowers and trees
April
Passover
Traditions
What it means to be free
Matzah vs. bread (rising quality of yeast)
The Amazing World of Bugs
Bugs’ bodies
Bugs’ role in the eco system
May/June:
Mothers Day
How parents help us
Expressing gratitude to parents
Shavuot
Torah and Hashem
Reflection and Celebration
Looking back at all we have accomplished this year
Preparing for our end of year celebration