Early Childhood Education

July 30, 2010 | 19th Av 5770

What's New

Jewish & Me Posters: I Can Celebrate Jewish Holidays
Just in time for the High Holy Days, treat your tot to this set of twelve attractive posters featuring the lively cat from the Jewish and Me folders. These joyful images will inspire young children to experience Jewish holidays through movement and pretend play.

Grow Your Early Childhood Classroom

Putting it Together: Books, Music and More!
Here you'll find links to various publishing houses, including URJ Books and Music, that specialize in Jewish, early childhood appropriate books and other useful tools.

Israel

Early Childhood and Israel
Learn about Israel-related Early Childhood opportunities, like how to introduce Israeli songs in your classroom!

Research & Studies

Infant Toddler Survey and Results

Early Childhood Directors and Day Schools Survey and Results

Educator Toolkit

Got Shabbat

Holiday Happenings
A fun holiday resource designed for parents and early childhood educators.

Jewish Parent Page
Informs and educates about the Jewish holidays and their customs.

Ganeinu - "Our Garden" a professional journal that addresses educational issues in our Jewish Early Childhood Programs.

C HAI Early Childhood Parent Education materials
Includes nine complete ninety-minute lessons designed to help parents create a Jewish home and nurture their child’s Jewish identity.

The Tot Shabbat Handbook, edited by Paula Feldstein, is now available from URJ Books and Music. Order now!.

Connect with Families through Early Childhood Engagement
Early Childhood Engagement provides a rich opportunity to involve current and prospective members who will help to grow and sustain your congregation. Read the full article from the March 2010 issue of Inside Leadership for more information!

Professional Organizations

Visit the Early Childhood Educators of Reform Judaism website for membership,
conference and other general information about ECE-RJ

Continuing Education Opportunities for Early Childhood Educators

Gratz College Summer Institute
From July 18-23, 2010, Gratz College will hold their summer institute, featuring the course Issues of Administration in Jewish Early Childhood Programs. Join instructor Maxine Segal Handelman for this exciting learning opportunity!
2011 World Forum on Early Care and Education
The 2011 World Forum on Early Care and Education will take place May3-6, 2011. Visit the World Forum website to guess the location and reserve your spot.

Connect with a Specialist

Member congregations are encouraged to contact a specialist from the Union's Congregational Consulting Group for additional resources and support:

	Cathy Rolland Early Childhood Education Specialist Time Zone: EST Phone: 212.650.4111 crolland@urj.org
	Jennifer Magalnick Early Childhood Education Specialist Time Zone: PST Phone: 212.452.6723 jmagalnick@urj.org