Kitah Gimel

About the Class

Our toddler rooms are Reggio Emilia–inspired: teachers follow the children’s curiosity through provocations, open-ended materials, and lots of outdoor exploration. Days balance community gatherings, shared meals, and child-chosen play, with responsive rest built around each child’s needs.

A Typical Day

• 8:00–8:30 AM Classroom OpensArrival, connection, and transitions into the day
• 8:30–9:00 AM BreakfastShared mealtime and social connection
• 9:00–9:30 AM Morning Invitations & Open ExplorationTable provocations, materials, and child-chosen play
• 9:30–9:45 AM Community GatheringSongs, stories, and shared moments
• 9:45–10:00 AM Prep for Outdoor ExplorationShabbat gathering on Fridays
• 10:00–10:30 AM Outdoor ExplorationOn Fridays: Shabbat, followed by outdoor time
• 10:30–11:30 AM Provocations & Invitations to ExploreSmall-group and individual exploration with open-ended materials
• 11:30 AM–12:00 PM LunchCommunity meal and conversation
• 12:00–2:00 PM Rest & NapResponsive rest based on individual needs
• 2:00–2:30 PM Gentle Wake-Up & Transitions
• 2:30–3:00 PM Snack
• 3:00–4:00 PM Afternoon Open ExplorationFree play, revisiting materials, and relationship-based play
• 4:00–4:30 PM Outdoor Play
• 4:30–6:00 PM Evening Care