Are snacks provided?


Yes! (And since we are not here on Fridays, challah and frozen grape juice “Shabbatsicles” on Thursdays!)

Can I leave? Do I have to leave?

It is just fine either way! We ask that you be patient as teachers guide you or your caregiver and your child through gentle separation. Summer 2s is about enjoying the classroom and making some friends from next year’s class. Having a great, relaxed summer experience is the most important thing!

What does gentle separation mean?


Gentle separation is the process of helping a young child make the transition to knowing and trusting a new teacher and saying goodbye to a parent or familiar caregiver at school. It involves going at a child’s pace. While we know that your child will never love to say goodbye to you, he or she can find the experience minimally stressful given a phase-in period to become comfortable with the new teacher and classroom. This process may be very quick for one child, and longer for another. Teachers in a gentle separation process are using the first few sessions of class to help a child build some positive associations with school, and are also becoming increasingly familiar with what they may particularly enjoy! Teachers consider a child ready for full separation, and done with the phasing-in process, when they can accept some comfort or distraction from a teacher when feeling unsure about the departure of a familiar, loved adult.

Is potty training required?


Absolutely not. Send along diapers and wipes. (Getting started or in the middle of potty training? Let us know! We are happy to partner with you!)

What about my even younger child?

Keep an eye out for outdoor play times where you can drop in to have some of the BHS experience! We particularly look forward to Sunshine Shabbats on Friday mornings!