Young Family Life at Agudas

Join us and Growing Jewish Families in Northern Virginia for a peaceful afternoon of Yoga and Meditation on our playground in Alexandria, where we’ll blend calming practices with enriching Jewish teachings. Experience mindful movement and meditation infused with Jewish spirituality, all set in the serene outdoor environment. This family-friendly event welcomes all ages and levels, offering a unique opportunity to connect with community and elevate your spiritual well-being.

Sunday, August 11 at 3:30 pm

Best for ages 5 and under, all are welcome.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJDNxSEhO62u6N4es0CKIVzlsym6PddJKKIFj_WgMxiz1e2Q/viewform

Passover with Young Families!

There are three ways to prepare for and celebrate Passover with us this year, including a Make-Your-Own Matzah Pizza Party on the Playground on April 25 at 5 pm. We hope you'll join us!

For more info and to register click here:
https://forms.gle/n7rbLSpYVkTCLGGY9

The Book Bus is BACK!

Visit us next week and check out the beautiful, meaningful, incredible, carefully curated collection of "windows and mirrors" books by Read Early And Daily - READ.

More info here: https://www.readbooknook.org/agudas-achim-preschool

Join Young Families and do a Good Deed on Sunday, April 7 from 1:30-2:45 pm at Gesher Jewish Day School in Fairfax. Stay for the Nick May concert!

Register here: https://www.gesher-jds.org/good-deeds-day-and-kids-concert/

PJ Library’s Refer-a-Friend program is back, and what a great way to celebrate our 18th birthday!

PJ Library families, look for a special sign-up link via email. Share it with a friend (or five, or ten) and for every qualified signup, PJ Library will send YOU a $5 gift card to say “thank you” for helping other Jewish families discover the magic of Jewish books delivered right to their door. Plus, you’ll be entered to win prizes, like an iPad Pro or a pair of AirPods Max. It’s that easy!

ROCKNOCEROS is back in Alexandria!

Agudas Achim Preschool is co-sponsoring a FREE COCNERT on February 18.

Click here for more information and to register.
https://forms.gle/vbNs1ogVWxXLm5Mu6

SUMMER CAMP is back!

Join us this June for a STEAM-themed experience. Help your child discover their inner naturalist!

Campers will learn about the flora and fauna around our neighborhood (including which plants are safe to eat and which are not), animal habitats, and much more.

Everyone will learn the value of sh'mirat ha'adamah, caring for the earth.

Every day will include a STEAM activity or craft and lots of outside play.

For more information and to register, click here:
https://forms.gle/KXTp21rRptdLj6ZGA

Tinok Time with Morah Michelle
Register here: https://forms.gle/T3KpPykPLVBSp9k86

Tinok (baby in Hebrew) Time is for young children and their caregivers
Best for toddlers
Babies always welcome!

Tinok Time with Morah Michelle includes free play, a snack, and a conversation. Come spend an hour with like minded parents to discuss the highs and lows of parenting with Parent and Child Specialist Michelle Shoham. While the grown-ups chat, the children will enjoy an hour of imaginative open-ended play.

Thursdays, January 18 and 25 and February 1 and 8
10:00 to 11:15 am
Agudas Achim Preschool (2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria)
Cost: $50

Michelle Shoham, Parent and Child Specialist, is a highly experienced parent and child educator with a M.A. in Psychology of Parenthood from NYU with 20+ years of experience facilitating and leading parent/caregiver/toddler playgroups at the 92Y Parenting Center in NYC, with a focus on solutions-based parenting. She has expertise in all areas of early childhood development issues including setting limits, sharing and socialization, temper tantrums, managing sleep issues, separation, and more. Learn more here: https://parentingetc.com/

Register here: https://forms.gle/T3KpPykPLVBSp9k86

Dreidel and menorah shaped sufganiyot!! Thank you, Morah Ilanith and Kitah Turkiz. Absolutely delicious.

Chag Urim Sameach!

Hanukkah Sing-a-Long with the Hazzan

Fairlington Park and Playground
Sunday, December 10, 11 am

ALL are welcome! Please join us!

Register here: https://forms.gle/a5n8cEBZoUwL4Kh26

It's never too late to build a sukkah!

What to do when the ground is too hard to sink some bamboo poles? Use rocks! Lots and lots of rocks!

Can't wait to see how the project turns out!

Tinok Time is BACK!
@ Agudas Achim in Alexandria

Tinok (baby in Hebrew) Time is for children 18-36 months and their caregiver. Babies are always welcome!

Morah Ariel’s Tinok Time will include free play, a snack, and a Rhythm ’n’ Ruach class. Rhythm ’n’ Ruach is a joyful music and movement experience. We will explore different instruments, songs, and connect you and your child to each other and the community through music.

Mondays, November 20 and 27 and December 4 and 11
10:45 am to 12:00 pm

Click here for more information and to register.
https://forms.gle/soQ3pV4N6mfWXN1CA

Sing-a-Longs with Hazzan Dienstfrey
Fairlington Park and Playground
Monthly, Sundays, @11 am
Best for children birth to age 5 with their caregiver

Click here for more info:
https://forms.gle/q9KMAu1ENYAvmVzv8

We hope you'll join us!

Welcome to Young Family Life at Agudas! It was time to bring our Preschool and Young Families communities together in one place.

Interested in learning more about our phenomenal preschool program? Contact us!

Interested in meeting other families raising young children and doing fun stuff together? Contact us!

We look forward to meeting you!

Kitah Yarok celebrated Sukkot and the fall harvest by making pickle soup.

Wait. Pickle soup??

Yep. It was DELICIOUS!

Kitah Katom has been learning all about pollinators in the STEAM Lab with Morah Charlotte. Today we got a visit from a real beekeeper! Thank you, Mr. Don! 🐝

A sewage truck in the back parking lot at morning drop-off?? How cool is that?! Morah Jen wasn't thrilled, but this two-year old is! 😆

It's the teachers first day today. We can't wait to see YOU next week!

What a beautiful day. What a wonderful way to say good-bye and good luck to our friends. Have a wonderful summer!

Our pollinator garden has attracted . . . ducks! 😍

We're not sure what they're doing this far from water, but we're going to try to make a cozy spot for them so they stick around.

What an incredible community we have at Agudas Achim Preschool!

Here's to picnic dinners and ice cream sandwiches. Here's to tree stump painting and gizmo wall exploring. Here's to our beautiful playground and our fabulous families. Here's to another great year!

Chag Shavuot Sameach and Happy Memorial Day!

MORE GIZMO WALL! The second section is now up. Thank you amazing volunteer families! We can't wait for the children to discover it and start engaging with it.

Help us spread the word!

Preschool on a Sunday!
June 4, 10-11:30 am

For new and prospective families, and anyone looking for a fun Sunday activity.

For more information and to register click here:
https://forms.gle/Kzq2xrXJkRRqFEPq5

GIZMO WALL! The musical instruments are in place and we LOVE it!

A huge thank you to the team of parent volunteers for all the time you've dedicated to this project. A very special thank you to Matt L for your vision and technical expertise. We could not have done it without you!

More to come . . . Stay tuned!

It's always better to be outside!

This morning during Boker Tov, some friends met Mr. Ray . . . and got to see his garbage truck up close. The children were SO excited!

Pajama Day!

Thanks, Morah Ariel, for a leading us in a fun-filled, pajama-themed sing-along!