Each week’s theme has a driving question and overarching project of the week. Our children become fully engaged by building museums and zoos, becoming reporters, artists, veterinarians and more. Activities involve inventing, cooking, puppet theater, games, missions, and adventures that empower them to direct their own learning.

Each Day there are activities that exercise the gross and fine motor skills, projects and stations that promote sharing and articulating ideas and feelings. As children vary in their learning styles, we provide multiple opportunities to captivate all senses to master the skills of the week.

What age is this for?
Gan Chova / First Grade

Where is the Tzaharon located?

Current Location: Buchman, Modiin

New Location: Moreshet, Modiin

What will my child learn?

Each week we introduce a new letter and corresponding theme. We rotate between different learning stations to practice and master skills of identifying the letter name, sound and proper formation. Our curriculum includes special weeks designed to reflect on our portfolio of learning.

We also use book club days to explore literary elements and integrate life skills. Every fifth week, we have reflection week where we meet each student individually to further evaluate their developmental progress and make meaning of the things they loved just as much as the things they found challenging.

What is the typical schedule for Tzaharon?
2:00 Pick up and get settled in
2:00-2:30 Lunch Time
2:30-3:00 Game and Educational Toy Centers
3:00-4:10 Active Learning
4:10-4:30 Snack Time/Story Time/Home

What kind of food do you serve at Tzaharon?

We teach children about nutrition and serve balanced, delicious hot kosher meals and snacks. Meals include a protein, carb, vegetable, and fruit. We help children to develop a healthy relationship with food by understanding the importance of nutritious food that is “close to the earth” while baking and enjoying occasional treats too.

 Menu 

What are the costs?

● 10 monthly payments of 1600 NIS plus VAT for September 2025 – June 2026
● One time supply fee of 500 NIS for the workbook, readers and additional supplies
● One time non-refundable fee of 150 NIS for insurance
● Payments are to be made on the first of each month by bank transfer

What happens in the event of war or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control?

We are prepared to continue working with the children either on Zoom or in a format that can be adjusted to suit the needs and ages of the students in case we cannot meet in person due to pandemics, wars, or other unforeseen circumstances. We strive to ensure that we continue uninterrupted as this is most important for the children.

What is our cancellation policy?

Cancellations of your child’s attendance in the program must be submitted in writing to info@thenookofknowledge.com at least one month prior to the desired cancellation date. Payment for services must continue to be made during this notice period until the cancellation takes effect.

What is the calendar schedule for the year?

2024-2025

2025-2026

A year-long, self-paced phonics program that guides students through structured trail levels. With explicit instruction, independent work, and study skills integration, students master each skill marker before advancing. A story-based curriculum teaches social skills and emotional well-being techniques alongside literacy development.

Each session builds essential skills:

•       Decoding (phonics)
•       Encoding (spelling & writing)
•       Comprehension (reading & understanding)
•       Grammar (sentence structure)
•       Vocabulary (word knowledge)
•       Oral Skills (communication & expression)

The Trails:

🌱 Roots – Alphabet recognition, letter sounds, and short vowels.
🪵 Base – CVC words, short vowels, blends, and digraphs.
🌳 Trunk – Long vowels, complex phonics combinations, and spelling patterns.
🌿 Branch – Fluency practice, comprehension strategies, and expressive reading.
🍃 Leaves – In-depth book study: exploring themes, characters, and ideas through guided discussion and analysis.

Center Hours:

    Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 2:30–6:30 PM

Location:

The Nook Center is located in the Moreshet neighborhood in Modiin.  We will be holding center hours in Buchman as well. 

Yearly Membership:

Our program is run as a yearly membership. Each child participates in one weekly 1-hour session. Tuition is 4,200 ₪ for the year, divided into 12 equal payments of 350 ₪ per month for your convenience.

There is also a one-time fee of 400 ₪ to cover all materials and insurance.  *Payments are made on the 1st of each month by bank transfer.

Some months may have fewer sessions and some more, depending on the calendar, but across the year the schedule balances out evenly.

If your child misses a session, make-up opportunities will be offered during the year. Families traveling in the summer may also use their make-up hours before or after their trip.

As the school year approaches, we will be sending out the Literacy Trails calendar along with the available center days and times. At that point, we’ll confirm your child’s group placement and schedule together.

    Additional Fees:

    Initial Comprehensive Assessment Fee: 200 shekels

          60 minutes –Schedule Initial Assessment

    Follow Up Assessment Fee: 150 shekels                                                              30 minutes –Schedule Follow-Up Assessment

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations of your child’s attendance in the program must be submitted in writing to info@thenookofknowledge.com at least one month prior to the desired cancellation date. Payment for services must continue to be made during this notice period until the cancellation takes effect.