Parents joyfully remember their child’s very first steps. They remember when they slept through the night and said their first words. Parents are there for those moments.
When parents leave a child at the door to the classroom each day, they are often filled with curiosity: What is my child doing in there? Who is my child when I am not around? The private world of children can be marvelous, yet so mysterious.
Tomorrow, on the last day of school, each family will be presented with a gift from the teachers -- a Journey Binder. The Binder is a record of your child’s explorations and encounters, moments of triumph and meaningful transformations. This binder contains a variety of texts and photos depicting moments of learning, birthday celebrations, engaging with friends, Shabbat celebrations and more.
If this is your child's last year at Beth El, you may take the Binder home. For those families who are returning in September, the Journey Binder should be left in school as it will be passed on to your child’s new teachers. When your child eventually leaves our school, you will be presented with the Journey Binder, a keepsake to serve as a beautiful record of his/her learning experiences at Beth El Nursery School. We hope you find these Binders to be a source of valuable insight into the precious years of early childhood.
