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BHA Preschool - Criteria for Participation in Program
BHA Preschool - Criteria for Participation in Program
We aim to accommodate any child ages 2-4 into our intimate learning community. Because of the limitations of our space and staffing, we outlined these criteria to help determine if we can meet a child's needs.
As you review these criteria, do your best to assess your child, and apply "Always," "Usually," "Sometimes," or "Rarely" to each statement.
Please contact ilana@beaconhebrewalliance.org to discuss your specific questions, particularly if you wish for your child to attend BHA Preschool but you answer "sometimes" or "rarely" to one or more criteria.
Autonomy:
- Child walks independently and feeds self.
- Child is comfortable to explore away from your side in an unfamiliar setting.
Communication:
- Child communicates basic feelings and needs through facial expressions, vocalization, and body language if not words.
- Child interacts with others (preliminarily by pointing to show things to others and by copying actions and words for example).
Pro-Social Behavior:
- Child plays contentedly near or with other children.
- Child does not use physical or verbal aggression as a regular form of communication.
Attention:
- Child shows interest in guidance from grown-ups.
- Child pays attention during a teacher-directed gathering (for group songs, movement, stories, etc.) for at least ten minutes. (If child has not had a formal teacher yet, consider social situations that include adult direction.)
- Child sustains interest in independent play or activity for at least ten minutes.
Sensory Integration:
Child is comfortable -
- making eye contact.
- receiving the gentle touch of another person (hand shake, or shoulder touch).
- in a moderately noisy environment.
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MayMay 27 , 2022Friday Kehillah at BHA
Friday, May 27th 4:00p to 5:30p
Kehillah means “community”, and this is our weekly chance to come together in a social environment at the BHA Outdoor Classroom, featuring Mitzvah Labs, a chance to explore Jewish ritual and holidays following the theme of each Hebrew month. Open to all, suggested donation $36 per family, included with Masa. -
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MayMay 27 , 2022The Language of Truth/Sefat at BHA
Friday, May 27th 5:00p to 6:00p
The Sefat Emet (R. Yehudah Aryeh Leib Alter of Gur, 1847-1905) was a Hasidic Rebbe known for his keen insight, spiritual and emotional sensitivity, and accessible Torah. Join Rabbi Brent for a weekly exploration of his Torah commentary and the illumination it can provide us. We will be meeting in person at the BHA.
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