Curriculum
Preschool Curriculum
What's STEAMing
STEAM is a term initiated by the National Science Foundation that refers to an educational approach which integrates more than one of these disciplines: science, technology, engineering, art and math. While this may seem like lofty subject matter for preschool children, these areas are taught with an interdisciplinary approach that lets the children get their hands dirty so they can understand why they make what they make. Recently, our STEAM program received a grant to build and grow a vegetable garden.
Our dedicated STEAM Preschool teacher guides toddlers and preschoolers in interactive activities:
- Toddlers (2 year olds) explore their shapes by listening to a shape song and drawing lines, circles, squares and triangles. Toddlers will also go on a shape hunt, and build ramps and racing cars with different shapes.
- Preschoolers (3 and 4 year olds) go on nature walks and learn to observe their surroundings with their eyes, ears and noses! They learn about mandalas and their use in nature. After collecting and sorting acorns, rocks, sticks, dirt, and leaves, the children will create their own nature mandalas in small groups, as well as individually.
Other STEAM topics include: gravity, balance, mobiles, and gardens.
A Day in the Life of a TBI Preschooler
- Table top activities
- Outdoor play
- Snack
- Center time
- Specials (movement, yoga, music, STEAM, library)
- Storytime
- Lunch
- Outdoor play
- Dismissal
After School Enrichment/Pre & Post Childcare
We offer after school enrichment classes such as yoga, Computer Tots, PAALS/GAALS (sports and movement classes), karate, and Incredible Edibles. Some classes are taught by outside organizations and some by our own teaching staff. Our offerings change based on the interests of the children.
For parents who need an earlier start to the day, TBI also offers the family an early drop-off and late pickup during the school year.
“Our TBI experience has created long lasting friendships for myself and my children. The teachers provided my child with warmth and love, making our separation process easy. I sent all three of my children through the program and highly recommend it!” — Pam K. |
Want to learn more or take a tour?
Please contact the Preschool at 516.767.1708, Ext. 17 or preschool@tbiport.org
Fri, April 25 2025
27 Nisan 5785
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025
Shabbat, Apr 26th 11:30a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025Religious School
Sunday, Apr 27th 9:00a to 12:00p
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AprApril 27 , 2025
Sunday, Apr 27th 9:00a to 11:00a
For those who never learned the aleph-bet, the class you have been waiting for begins on This course teaches basic Hebrew reading by learning the most common parts of the Friday Evening Shabbat service. So, by the end of the course, you will be not only be able to read anything written in Hebrew, but you will feel comfortable at services as well. For questions, call Barbara Taffet 516-883-7134. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025Youth Choir rehearsal
Sunday, Apr 27th 12:05p to 12:55p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025
Sunday, Apr 27th 2:30p to 3:30p
Join us at the art musuem for a stroll!
Giving To Temple Beth Israel
Giving tzedakah (financial support) to Temple Beth Israel enables our community to come together to pray, celebrate, socialize, and learn. In addition, your tzedakah provides teachers for our children’s Jewish education, supports adult programs, assists our holy work of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), organizes members to visit the sick and comfort mourners, and much more.
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Temple Beth Israel
18 Temple Drive,
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-1708
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025
Shabbat, Apr 26th 11:30a to 12:00p
-
Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025Religious School
Sunday, Apr 27th 9:00a to 12:00p
-
Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025
Sunday, Apr 27th 9:00a to 11:00a
For those who never learned the aleph-bet, the class you have been waiting for begins on This course teaches basic Hebrew reading by learning the most common parts of the Friday Evening Shabbat service. So, by the end of the course, you will be not only be able to read anything written in Hebrew, but you will feel comfortable at services as well. For questions, call Barbara Taffet 516-883-7134.
Celebrating Shabbat
Fridays at 6:15PM,
Saturday mornings at 9:30AM
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Shmini
Candle Lighting
Friday, Apr 25, 7:27pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 26, 8:28pm |

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