Raising children in love and faith
We had a school holiday and the kids were so excited to spend the day Purim crafting! We made these simple and cute Salt Dough Purim Symbols for all kinds of fun Purim-inspired imaginary play. The salt dough was a great sensory experience, easy to make and decorate, and fun to use in a variety …
Want to encourage your toddler to get in the Purim spirit? This super easy to make “Boo Haman!” activity is a great way for them to practice saying “Boo Haman!” and a fun way to improve their fine motor skills. It’s so easy to make and all three of my kids (not just the toddler!) …
Making a paper plate bird feeder is always a fun activity and when it can be connected to the Jewish value of tz’ar ba’alei chayim, compassion or kindness to animals, it becomes even more meaningful to children. This paper plate bird feeder activity is fast and easy and lets children practice the value of tz’ar …
Almost every week in Sunday school we study a Torah story. We spent two sessions learning about how Eliezer found a wife for Isaac. Our first week focused on a fun skit and cardboard jewelry making, which the kids loved! The second week was a review in the form of a coloring book! What?! That’s …
Last Sunday we had a lovely session focused on the Jewish value of tz’ar ba’alei chayim, compassion or kindness to animals. My Sunday School class this year is full of animal lovers and they loved getting to talk about how to take care of and treat animals, both pets and wild animals, with respect. We …
This past Sunday at Sunday School we learned about how Eliezer found Rivkah, a wife for Isaac, at a well and gave her jewelry when he realized she would be the perfect wife for his master’s son. This story has many possible craft opportunities, but the one I chose this session was making a bracelet …
Tu B’Shevat is one of my family’s favorite holidays (although I guess I probably say that about all the holidays!). I’m so happy to share our 8 Easy Ways to Celebrate Tu B’Shevat With Your Kids! This special holiday of Tu B’Shevat is a time to celebrate nature, which is a fun and pretty natural …
Tu B’Shevat Seders are a special event all on their own, but this Taste the Foods of Tu B’Shevat Spinner activity lets the children (and adults!) put a playful spin (pun intended ;-)) on the celebration! This Taste the Foods of Tu B’Shevat Spinner is so easy to make and lets the players really think …
Planting parsley is a wonderful way to celebrate Tu B’Shevat. Tu B’Shevat is the birthday, or new year of the trees. This holiday is all about celebrating trees and the environment. Even though it’s a minor Jewish holiday, it’s usually one of the favorites for children (and adults!). You can plant parsley seeds with your …
This year I split my Tu B’Shevat lesson between two class sessions. I knew I wanted to do a Tu B’Shevat Seder (who doesn’t?!) but also knew I wouldn’t have time to do that activity plus my parsley planting activity in addition to the Torah story segment I’d promised the kids. The easy solution was …
