Latest from The J
News, updates and inspiration from across our community. From Camp J and the ECLC to seniors, sports, family programming and everything in between, this is where we share what is happening at The J.
Choosing a Preschool in Orlando - A Parent's Guide
How do you choose a preschool in Orlando? Seven questions to ask on a tour, what to look for on the walls, and what you are actually paying for.
Kindergarten Readiness at Our Preschool - What It Looks Like
Will my child be ready for kindergarten? ECLC Director James Larsen on how our Orlando preschool builds letters, numbers, reading, writing, and the thinking habits behind them.
What Constructivist Learning Means, and How It Builds Children Who Can Think
What is constructivist learning in preschool? ECLC Director James Larsen on how young children build their own understanding in our Central Florida classrooms.
What Is Project-Based Learning, and Why Does Our Preschool Use It?
What is project-based learning in preschool? ECLC Director James Larsen explains how young children explore real questions in our Orlando classrooms.
Why a Jewish Preschool, and What That Means for Your Child
Why choose a Jewish preschool? CEO Marni Mandell on Shabbat in the classroom, holidays through the year, and why Jewish early childhood works for families of every background.
Raising Children for a World of AI: What It Really Means at Age Two
What does an AI-ready preschool actually mean? CEO Marni Mandell on preparing young children for a world reshaped by AI, starting at age two.
Welcome to the Shalom Orlando Blog
If you're reading this, welcome. I'm glad you're here.
Over the past few months, I've had countless conversations with parents, grandparents, community members, and supporters. Some were about preschool. Some were about Camp J. Some were about Jewish life in Central Florida.