Eva Holtz

Eva Holtz

Kitchen Activity: Making Charoset

Making charoset is a simple Passover activity you can do with a preschooler. And with apples and a dash of sweetness, it’s an easy sell even for picky eaters. Cut, squeeze, shake, stir. Even the youngest kitchen helpers can cut thin…

Summer Fun Program Open for Enrollment

Beth Emek Preschool is now offering its Summer Fun program all summer long, with Half Day, School Day, and Full Day options to fit every schedule. The application is available here: Summer Fun 2026 Application

The Summer Fun program will take place weekdays from June 1 to July 31. Enrollment is open to both new and returning students ages 2 to 6. (2-year-olds must be 2 by their start date, and 6-year-olds must not yet have started 1st grade.) Register by March 31 for an early bird discount!

Beth Emek Preschool in the News!

Beth Emek Preschool was featured in the January 29, 2026, issue of The Independent newspaper, in an article entitled "Beth Emek Encourages Learning in Diverse Environment." Read it here!

Beth Emek Preschool Is Expanding to Full Time!

Building on the success of 30+ years of a half-day preschool program, Beth Emek Preschool is excited to announce that, starting January 5, 2026, the program will offer a full-time, year-round option that runs from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm daily. …

Easy Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving with Preschoolers

Thanksgiving offers a great opportunity for preschoolers to practice gratitude and participate in a special day. Here are just a few easy ideas. Gratitude Tree or GarlandCut paper leaves (for a tree) or strips (for a garland). Each person writes…

Screen-Time Smarts

Screens are a hard-to-avoid part of family life, but with a few simple guardrails, they don’t have to crowd out sleep, play, learning, or together time. Here are smart ways to strike a healthy balance for your preschooler. Make screen time…

Teaching Children to Handle Big Feelings

We all know that big feelings are inevitable, but what’s the best way to respond? Two useful approaches are naming the feelings and practicing calming strategies. Name the Feelings Young children sometimes struggle to put their feelings into words. Together,…

Simple Math Activities You Can Do at Home

At Beth Emek Preschool, we believe that opportunities to explore math are everywhere. Here are three play-based activities to help your little one practice counting, sorting, and recognizing shapes. Snacktime Counting What you need: A handful of cereal pieces, grapes,…

A Typical Day at Beth Emek Preschool

Beth Emek Preschool is a play-based, licensed preschool where students are supported by warm, experienced educators. A typical day at Beth Emek Preschool includes a range of experience, such as: • Circle time with stories, music, dance and discussions •…