PLAN YOUR VISIT
HEALTH & SAFETY
At Areyvut we take health very seriously and do our best to cater to families with food restrictions. There are complimentary shelf-stable snacks for families to choose from daily. We also offer a limited selection of fruits and vegetables daily depending on availability. When sharing food, we encourage families to bring USDA organic whole fruits and vegetables and we will prepare/cut on site as needed.
We want to ensure that everyone stays hydrated. For that purpose, we have a water dispenser with fresh spring water and one-time use cups available. However, we ask that families bring their own water bottles that they may refill at any time.
For the safety of our families with food allergies, please help us prevent cross-contamination by washing your hands and faces upon arrival as well as before and after eating. A handwashing station is located near the pavilion.
Last but not least, please ensure that you are wearing proper footwear.
WAIVERS
We have two waivers to sign, one for liability in an agricultural setting and the other for safety precautions.
It is important that each and every family, visitor and provider sign a waiver. This is an agricultural setting and each family understands that no one will be held liable for any accident that may occur while on premises. There is also a media waiver release form. If you have not registered at Areyvut but are planning on using the family day pass for the day, please fill out the waiver form here. (https://forms.gle/7KsBaS4Xswq2aqfD8)
PARKING
Located on a small farm in
East Davie, FL 33328
Address to be released when you become a member due to safety and security.
When you turn on the residential street from the Main Street, please drive down the road at 5mph to respect our neighbors. we are the property with a white gate with horses on it. After you drive through the gate, please make a right and park in the front of the property by the fence. Do not block the exit to the property.
ALLERGY POLICY
Individuals within our member families with food allergies and intolerances as they join Areyvut. This is to eliminate food cross contamination and prevent unwanted allergic reactions.
We encourage families to bring in only gluten free, organic and kosher produce/products as we have some children with pesticide intolerances. There is a lot of cooking happening at the farm and to make things easy we ask that all cooking inside our kitchen be only made with Pareve or kosher meat ingredients. No dairy products are to be brought inside the kitchen.
No outside food will be allowed into the Kitchen. Please use the dedicated picnic tables outside to eat any food brought from home.
Please wash hands only in the bathroom or outdoor sinks and never at the kitchen sink after eating.
WELLNESS POLICY
If children are sick with a fever, please keep them home to recover. Children must be fever free without fever reducers for 24 hours in order to return. Please use your discretion if you feel your child isn’t well enough to participate in activities with their peers. We wish them a full refuah sheleimah, so they may join us again soon.
If you have any questions about returning to Areyvut post illness, please contact Ahava.
Sample symptoms to stay home for:
● A fever of 100 degrees or higher (without fever reducer)
● Green or heavy discharge from eyes or nose
● Unusual rash
● Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
● Productive cough with fever or sore throat
● Head lice
● Pinworms (must be treated immediately can’t come back until 24 hours after treatment)
JOIN US!
Address:
Located on a small farm in
East Davie, Florida
Address to be released when you become a member due to safety and security.
Hours of Operation:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Get in touch with Areyvut to learn more about our organization, the Agricultural Jewish Enrichment Center and how you and your family can get involved. We look forward to connecting with you!
Before visiting, please fill out the following forms:
Areyvut Family Intake Form to help us get to know you.
Farm Liability Waiver. This provides access to the farm. It covers participation equine programs and allows our families to access their play equipment and agricultural enrichment learning zones.
Lastly, please print and fill out our Media Release Form. Please let us know if you need us to mail this to you.
As always, feel free to send us message by filling out the contact form. We’d love to hear from you!
RESOURCES
Curricula | Education Styles | Tools
EDUCATION STYLES
This style began in post-World War II Italy. It’s designed to provide a co-learning environment where teachers learn alongside the children and work in a lateral relationship vs a hierarchical one. Reggio Emilia revolves around the five senses to assist with learning. Classrooms look different than the average preschool with large common spaces, natural elements, and materials that invite curiosity. Includes:
Learning based on children’s interests and what teachers observe is needed
Hands-on projects for in-depth learning
Promotes creative expression
Community building through collaboration between students and teachers
Charlotte Mason was a British author, educator, and lecturer who lived in the late 1800s. She emphasized that teaching should involve the whole body, not just the mind. This style takes a holistic approach to education and learning self-discipline. Includes the following:
Abundant use of high-quality narrative literature
Plenty of time to explore outside
Developing an appreciation for art, music, and nature
Journaling, narration, dictation, and copywork
Maria Montessori was an Italian doctor and educator who lived in the late 1800s/early 1900s and focused on early childhood. This style is a child-centered approach that teaches children to value knowledge and seek it on their own by fostering curiosity and creativity. The Montessori approach involves:
Teachers as facilitators, not instructors
Mixed-age classrooms
Hands-on activities
Cooperation and collaboration
Ability to choose when to do certain activities
Developing self-regulation to help children build life skills.
This educational philosophy began in the early 1900s. It focuses on the whole child through mind, body, and spirit. Elements that characterize this education model:
No formal grades
No textbooks in the early years
Focus on one subject at a time (versus switching gears throughout the day)
In-depth study, three- to six-week units
Integrate natural world
This is a student-led approach to learning based on the child’s interests. Parents can start here. This style includes:
Flexible lessons that vary by family and according to state laws
Experimental approach that nurtures a child’s curiosity and love of learning
May integrate structured curricula as needed
No time constraints
This method educates children by interacting with the world around them. This style includes the following:
Holistic approach to learning
Traveling to introduce children to the world around them
Flexible schedule
Gain understanding and sensitivity to other cultures
Legal only in certain states (including Florida), umbrella schooling provides legal cover for homeschool families. It is a good option for students who want to officially be considered part of a school but does the work off campus with parental oversight. This style features:
Access to a community and resources such as co-ops, enrichments, and parent support groups
Students are considered enrolled in private school
Parents interact with the umbrella school rather than provide all documentation to the school district
UNIT STUDY
This is a mastery-based method of learning that incorporates multiple subject areas to learn about various themes and topics. Unit study includes:
Multi-sensory learning
Mixed age groups
Low cost
Caters to autistic spectrum with interests in very specific subjects
Short-term unit studies offer more variety than traditional schools
CURRICULA
Started in 2015 by Jenny Phillips, a Christian singer-songwriter who could not find a homeschool curriculum that worked for her family. This method offers:
Low cost and free curricula
No daily prep time
1:1 and multiple age learning
Combined subjects for more meaningful learning and shorter school times
Emphasizes family, God, good character, nature, and wholesome literature
Academically strong and thorough
Visually pleasing, engaging, and meaningful
This approach combines quality education with a sense of freedom and adventure. This style encourages:
Sense of adventure
The beauty of nature
Nurtures a love of learning
HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES
WHERE TO START?
We strongly encourage families who home educate to join HSLDA.
Membership provides parents with:
A personal legal advocate and state attorney that can guide them through any legal questions
Teacher ID
Discounted access to multiple homeschool resources, curriculums, grants, and more
TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
Areuvut’s curriculum director is Ahava McLaughlin. She answers questions and guides parents through the homeschool process. You can reach her at areyvutajelc@gmail.com.
Cheryl Trzasko has been a Florida Home Education Evaluator since 2003. She decades of experience in teaching and homeschooling her children. Over the years she has guided many parents through home education and answers the most common questions here.
JEWISH ONLINE SCHOOLS
INFO FOR COLLEGE
INTERVENTIONS
Therapeutic living environment for young adults and teens to empower them for wellness and community. There are separate groups for boys and girls.
WHERE TO REACH US
areyvutajelc@gmail.com
FEEL FREE TO CALL US
(954) 710-0235
(917) 600-2224
AREYVUT AJELC
Agricultural Jewish Enrichment Learning Center | areyvutajelc@gmail.com
Davie, FL 33328
Hours of Operation:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Access to AJELC Programs will be provided with a complete registration and valid Membership or Family Day Access Pass.
