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TBS Around Town: A Preschool Alternative

Join us to explore, wonder, and create! Learning goes beyond the walls of our preschool as we engage children's interests and spark their curiosity. Talented educators will take your children on a unique journey and engage their young minds through open explorations and thought-provoking questions. With Jewish values and developmental experiences in mind, your children will build and renew friendships and continue to flourish. Best of all, we provide all of the materials to support your children’s explorations.

Geared towards children ages 2.5-5 years old.
Siblings welcome!
$200 per month
15% discount for members of Temple Beth Shalom
Begins Tuesday, September 2
Meet Our Teacher: Ali Yaker
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I believe in supporting the whole child and strive to discover the unique gifts that each child and each family bring.  While home with my children for the past 10 years, I have had many opportunities to work and volunteer in their preschools and elementary school, and eventually substitute taught at local Jewish and secular preschools.  I have a degree in Environmental Policy from Boston University and have worked for national environmental organizations.  I am eager to share my passion for taking care of our world with the children and families.
Health Protocol
We take COVID-19 prevention seriously. To keep everyone safe, when attending the in-person sessions, participants will:
  • Stay home when sick or after exposure to anyone with COVID-19 or any other respiratory illness.
  • Clean their hands with hand sanitizer (60%+ alcohol) or soap and water immediately before and after class.
  • Wear face masks (ages 2+).
  • Maintain social distancing by sitting with families.
  • Each child's adult is responsible for ensuring that their child stays with their family group.
  • Use individual materials provided. 
  • Participate in maintaining the physical set up which is planned in advance to promote healthy interactions.
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Weekly Schedule
Our weekly schedule gives you flexibility to select the  elements that best suit your family. Choose remote only, in person only, or both!

Circle Time (at home/remote) 
Tuesday & Thursday, 9-9:30am 
A chance to gather together as a group for cooking, art, drama, science experiments, Jewish learning, interactive storytime, sensory play, music, and more. Teachers will guide children through classroom-like routines such as a greeting song, a schedule, group discussions, and communal learning.
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Exploration Time (in person with adult)
Tuesday & Thursday, 3-4pm
​Meet at DeFazio Park for an outdoor experience, including a combination of teacher curated lessons and free exploration. Activities are designed to inject fun and joy into your child’s week as they explore a new, or familiar, skill, concept, or material. After the formal class, feel free to stay and play on the playground. Pick up supplies to take home for this week’s circle time and challah bake. 
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​Shabbat (at home/remote)
Friday, 11-11:30am
​Enjoy Shabbat songs and prayers with Emily online while you are baking your own challah with dough you picked up on Thursday.