THREE YEAR OLD PROGRAM
This program
is designed to enhance language and fine motor skill development. The young
child learns through play and in the process learns to cooperate, share and be
part of a group. The safe atmosphere of our classroom allows the child to try
new ideas, practice his skills and foster his sense of self-esteem and
self-control. The teachers within these classes will help the child begin to
develop good work habits, learn class rules and follow safety routines. The
three year old will be taught through careful guidance, the appropriate
techniques of problem solving and conflict resolution.
This
program’s curriculum is planned to foster discovery, learning, and exploration.
The child can choose to work among several centers of interest and to explore
the content areas of math, science, language arts, dramatic play and creative
art. Jewish content is integrated throughout all the centers of learning. The
children are introduced to the letters of the alphabet, number relationships and
the written language. They participate in calendar, journal writing, and large
and small group teaching experiences.
Hebrew
prayers and the study of traditions, rituals and holiday celebrations are
interwoven throughout the child’s daily schedule. Jewish values and family
involvement is stressed as part of the three year old program.
THREE
YEAR OLD TEAM
MERYL
BENTMAN
has
been a preschool teacher for 10 yers. She has been teaching with the Phylis
J Green ECC since we opened our doors. She is very enthusiastic to be
teaching the 3 year olds. Meryl has an Associate Degree from Queensboro
Colleg in New York, as well as her Child Development Associate Degree (CDA)
from Family Central. Meryl has been married to her husband Brian for 23
years. They have two children, Robbie 18 and Alec, 12. Meryl's goal for
teaching is to create a warm, nurturing classroom that promotes a positive
climate for interacting, socializing and learning within a developmentally
appropriate Judaic setting.
JAMIE GOLDMACHER is
an Assistant Teacher in the three year old program. She was born and raised
in Florida. She went to Florida Atlantic University and graduated with a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Arts and Humanities. Jamie has a lot of
experience working with young children at various programs. Jamie started
working for Camp Yeladim in the summer of 2005 and stayed on to work in the
school. She is very happy when she is around kids, who always make her
smile.
RACHAEL KARP is
beginning her 4th year at our school and works as an Assistant
Teacher in the 3 year old program. Rachael is originally from Philadelphia.
She moved to Florida 8 years ago. Rachael is married to her husband Richard
for 14 years and 12 year old twins, Remy and Gavin. Rachael and Richard owed
and operated their own children’s fitness center in Philadelphia. She is
looking forward to a wonderful year.
TRACEY SACHS
is originally from New York and moved to
Florida in 2000. She has been teaching for over 17 years from preschool to 5th
grade. She and her husband Mark have 3 daughters, 2 at Park Trails Elementary
and her youngest (Lyla) in the toddler program at our school. During her spare
time she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
NANCI
STERN
is an Assistant Teacher in our 3's program. This is her 3rd year at our
school. She has been a Parkland resident for 16 years and lives with her
husband Steven and their two daughters, Erica (13) and Jillian (11).
LAURIE
VECKER
moved from Long Island to Parkland 10
years ago. She is married to Barry for 20 years. Her daughter Rachel is 15
and her son Zachary is 12. She has two Bichons, Mel and Molly. Laurie has a
BA in Child Development. This is Laurie’s 6th year at our school.
During the summer, Laurie works at a local camp. Laurie’s love of children
and seeing the work through their eyes is what brings her to work each day.
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