Ten Little Fingers: Sign language, sing, and play!

Day/Time: Tuesdays @9:30-10:15am
Fall (14 classes): $450 members, $480 non-members
Spring (18 classes): $575 members, $600 non-members
Year-long (10% discount): $925 members, $980 non-members

Give your child the gift of earlier communication! Through song and movement, your child and parent or caregiver will be introduced to the world of ASL (American Sign Language).

For pre-verbal children, Sign Language can empower a little one as young as 6 months to communicate their needs, alleviating frustration for the caregiver and child alike.

For verbal toddlers, learning ASL can enhance vocabulary and language skills, while boosting brain development. Children will be introduced to signs to express concepts such as: “I’m hungry/thirsty;” “More, please!” “All done!” “I hurt myself;” “I’m tired;” “I need a new diaper;” and more.

Each class will include snack and a fine-motor play component.

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Bim Bam Bunch

Days/Times: Wednesdays @11:15am-12:00pm OR Thursdays @11:15am-12:00pm
Fall (14 classes): $480 members, $510 non members
Spring (18 classes): $630 members, $660 non members
Year-long (10% discount): $1010 members, $1050 non members

Come rock your socks off!  Incorporating singing, dancing, and musical instruments, Bim Bam Bunch is a 45-minute exploration of age-appropriate Jewish and secular music. We highlight the Jewish calendar through song and play, and celebrate Shabbat each week!

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Temple Toddlers/Tots

Temple Toddlers (12-16 months)

Day/Time: Thursdays @11:30am-12:30pm
Year-long: $2,600 members, $3,000 non-members

Temple Tots (16-20 months)

Days/Times: Fridays @9:15-10:15am OR Fridays 10:45-11:45am
Year-long: $2,600 members, $3,000 non-members

Temple Toddlers/Tots is a grown-up-and-me class that offers a unique chance to build community with other families over the course of a full school year. Each week includes structured free play, along with art, music, movement, and circle time, giving our students an opportunity to explore school in a safe, nurturing environment. An introduction to Jewish holidays and traditions, including a weekly Shabbat celebration, is carefully woven into the program.

SOLD OUT – If you are interested in joining the waitlist for Temple Toddlers or Temple Tots, please email us at eclc@templeisraelnyc.org.

Sensory Kitchen: The Dough Project

Days/Times: Tuesdays @10-10:45am (15 to 20 months); Tuesdays @11:15am-12:00pm (10 to 15 months)
Semester 1 (13 sessions, Sept 17-Dec 17):: $400 members, $450 non-members
Semester 2 (12 sessions, Jan 7-Mar 31): $360 members, $400 non-members
Semester 3 (6 sessions, Apr 7-May 19): $180 members, $210 non-members

Hands-on exploration for babies and their caregivers. Join us for some messy fun using organic ingredients and real life “kitchen things”

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Storybook Adventures: An Exploration of Yoga, Cooking, Big Blocks, & More!

Day/Time: Thursdays, 9:30-11:00am
Fall Semester (13 classes): $585 members, $615 non-members
Spring Semester (18 classes): $810 members, $850 non-members
Year-long (10% discount): $1265 members, $1320 non-members

Books come to life in this project-based class that invites children to explore the basic concepts behind yoga, cooking, art, and STEM, while brining into the world of their favorite characters. Make cookies with Cookie Monster; paint with Pete the Cat, build towers with Iggy Peck, Architect, and have a yoga adventure through the Big Red Barn. Perfect as an extension to Playgroup or on its own, this class will include playtime, snack, and plenty of creativity!

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Playgroup

Days/Time: Monday & Wednesday @9:30-11:00am
Schedule: Year-long

This is a year-long, gradual separation class designed to expose children to preschool and to provide a bridge between “classes” and school. Children are encouraged to explore, create and grow in a small, warm and nurturing community. Our experienced educators guide this process and design an age-appropriate curriculum that includes opportunities to develop skills across all areas of learning. An introduction to Jewish traditions, celebrations and holidays are carefully woven into the program.

SOLD OUT – please email us at eclc@templeisraelnyc.org if you’d like to be placed on our waiting list.