Confidence. Leadership. Readiness.

The PK4 year is one of remarkable growth in academic readiness, self-regulation, and emerging leadership. Children begin to understand cause and effect, enjoy more cooperative play, and take pride in contributing to the classroom community.

 

What Will Your Child Do?

Four-year-olds ask complex questions, make connections between ideas, and begin to understand more abstract concepts. They are eager to express their opinions and build friendships based on shared interests.

PK4 is a bridge between preschool and kindergarten—a year of meaningful preparation wrapped in creativity and joy.

Judaic Learning Experiences

 

• Tefilah: Students lead parts of daily tefilah and explore the meanings behind the prayers.

 

• Hebrew Language: Exposure to Hebrew letters and key vocabulary through songs, stories, and visuals.

 

• Holiday Celebrations: Children learn the “why” behind each holiday and take part in mitzvah projects and classroom dramatizations.

 

• Jewish Identity: Exploration of Israel, Torah stories, and Jewish symbols in a hands-on and age-appropriate way.

Developmental Focus

Academic Readiness

 

• Pre-reading skills: rhyming, beginning letter sounds, name writing.

 

• Math skills: counting, patterns, simple addition, and measurement.

Social & Emotional Learning

 

• Taking responsibility for classroom roles.

 

• Resolving conflict with growing independence.

 

• Leadership and group cooperation.

Fine & Gross Motor

 

• Writing, cutting, gluing with precision.

 

• Active outdoor play and games that build coordination and stamina.

Creative Expression

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• Expressive storytelling, journaling, and dramatic play.

 

• Music, dance, and visual arts to support personal expression and joy.