Preschool and Religious School Seeking Teachers
CEH’s Preschool and Religious School are seeking teachers for the 2017-2018 school year. See the full listings on the Jobs Page of this website.
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Sukkot Family Program Recap
On Sunday, October 8, Preschool and Religious School families enjoyed lunch, singing and crafts in the Sukkah. The families learned the significance of the lulav and etrog and participated in the lulav...
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Preschool Primer: Keeping Sick Children at Home
“She has a little fever that went away with Tylenol, so she’s fine.” “He threw up last night, but he’s better now.” “We’re not sure what the rash is, but it must be allergies.” “He’s not really that...
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Age-Appropriate Rough and Risky Play (A Review of Risky Play: Why Children...
“Put that stick down! You’ll poke your eye out!” “Stop pushing your friend. I don’t think he likes that!” “Don’t get to close to the edge of the stream or you’ll fall in!” “Don’t do flips off the...
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Etz Hayim Preschool Teams Up with AFAC
On Friday, May 25, 2018, Etz Hayim Preschool teamed up with AFAC (Arlington Food Assistance Center) for a story and a social action project. In addition to collecting the over 60 boxes of cereal that...
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Kislev is for Kindness
Once a month, I leave just before noon and drive to Rockville for a meeting with my fellow preschool directors. These meetings are a great way to connect with peers and offer an opportunity for...
View ArticleCEH Professionals Attend Family Programming Conference
On October 30, 2018, five CEH staff members attended The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Family Programming Professionals Conference. CEH was represented by Laura Naide, Director of Religious...
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What’s Jewish About Bubbies? Recap
On Sunday, November 18, 2018, grandparents, parents, and children gathered at CEH to learn “What’s Jewish About Bubbies?” Bubby (plural: bubbies or bubbes) is a Yiddish term for grandmother. The...
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Roller Skate Havdalah Recap
On Saturday, January 26 approximately 15 people from Etz Hayim including parents and students gathered at Arlington’s Thomas Jefferson Community Center to participate in a Havdalah ceremony and enjoy...
View ArticleFostering Your Child’s Independence at School
Our school year has begun, and you and your child should be settling into a routine. Preschool is a wonderful opportunity to support your child’s independence in a safe and welcoming environment. Even...
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No School? No Problem!
With a very busy month of holidays, preschool can be hard. As soon as we adjust to our schedule, along come the holidays which tend to throw our littlest friends off-kilter. Maintaining consistency in...
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Sukkot Family Program Recap
On Sunday, October 8, Preschool and Religious School families enjoyed lunch, singing and crafts in the Sukkah. The families learned the significance of the lulav and etrog and participated in the lulav...
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Preschool Primer: Keeping Sick Children at Home
“She has a little fever that went away with Tylenol, so she’s fine.” “He threw up last night, but he’s better now.” “We’re not sure what the rash is, but it must be allergies.” “He’s not really that...
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Age-Appropriate Rough and Risky Play (A Review of Risky Play: Why Children...
“Put that stick down! You’ll poke your eye out!” “Stop pushing your friend. I don’t think he likes that!” “Don’t get to close to the edge of the stream or you’ll fall in!” “Don’t do flips off the...
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Etz Hayim Preschool Teams Up with AFAC
On Friday, May 25, 2018, Etz Hayim Preschool teamed up with AFAC (Arlington Food Assistance Center) for a story and a social action project. In addition to collecting the over 60 boxes of cereal that...
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Kislev is for Kindness
Once a month, I leave just before noon and drive to Rockville for a meeting with my fellow preschool directors. These meetings are a great way to connect with peers and offer an opportunity for...
View ArticleCEH Professionals Attend Family Programming Conference
On October 30, 2018, five CEH staff members attended The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Family Programming Professionals Conference. CEH was represented by Laura Naide, Director of Religious...
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What’s Jewish About Bubbies? Recap
On Sunday, November 18, 2018, grandparents, parents, and children gathered at CEH to learn “What’s Jewish About Bubbies?” Bubby (plural: bubbies or bubbes) is a Yiddish term for grandmother. The...
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Roller Skate Havdalah Recap
On Saturday, January 26 approximately 15 people from Etz Hayim including parents and students gathered at Arlington’s Thomas Jefferson Community Center to participate in a Havdalah ceremony and enjoy...
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Outdoor Preschool
If you have driven by the shul lately, you may have noticed some new structures on the playground and on top of the Sukkah and wondered, what is going on? The preschool has operated exclusively...
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