Lower School at B’nai Shalom Day School

Two women dressed as clowns with face paint and striped costumes, laughing together. One appears to be a child and the other an adult. They are sharing a joyful moment.

Small by design. Big on impact.

At B’nai Shalom Day School, our Lower School program is rooted in our mission to inspire curiosity, critical-thinking, confidence, and a connection to Jewish values. Serving students in Kindergarten through 4th grade, our intentionally small class sizes allow for personalized, differentiated instruction that meets each child where they are—academically, socially, and emotionally.

A Rich and Well-Rounded Curriculum

In addition to core academic subjects, students enjoy a wide range of specials that support the development of the whole child:

-Art -Music -Drama -Social Emotional Learning (SEL) -Physical Education -Technology -Library Science

We’ve recently adopted a comprehensive NEW English Language Arts curriculum that brings reading to life through research-backed, engaging resources:

  • Arts & Letters

  • Really Great Reading

  • Geodes

Our literacy program supports strong foundational skills while building a deep love of language and literature across all levels.

Beginning in Kindergarten, students also start exploring our state-of-the-art FabLab maker space, where hands-on projects foster creativity, collaboration, and innovation across disciplines.

A Strong Foundation in Hebrew and Judaic Studies

Lower School students benefit from two dedicated Hebrew & Judaics teachers:

  • One who specializes in Kindergarten and 1st grade

  • One who focuses on 2nd through 4th grade

This specialized approach ensures developmentally appropriate instruction and helps nurture a lifelong love of Jewish learning.

Community, Leadership, and Joy

Each day, Kindergarten-8th grade students eat lunch together outdoors. This simple act builds relationships and fosters a unique sense of community across age groups. In addition, leadership opportunities are woven throughout the Lower School experience—including learning how to lead T’fillah (prayer) and Havdallah services, giving students a meaningful role in our shared spiritual life.

The Lower School at B’nai Shalom is a place where children are known, challenged, supported, and celebrated—each and every day.

Children are playing outdoors on a basketball court, with two adults supervising, some children holding toy water guns, and a woman wearing a hijab in the background.
A woman with sunglasses on her head and three boys wearing white and blue hats with smiley face patches, smiling and posing together on a grassy field at an outdoor event with inflatables in the background.