Passover “Felt” Stories, Songs and Rhymes

Passover “Felt” Stories, Songs and Rhymes

Stories, songs and rhymes are a wonderful way to introduce or review holiday symbols, themes and elements. And there are so many possibilities for Passover that also help encourage literacy and math skills while reviewing the elements of Passover! I love working with felt pieces—the material is soft and sensory pleasing, it’s interactive, and it’s …

One Mitzvah: A Short Tzedakah & Mitzvah Lesson Plan

One Mitzvah: A Short Tzedakah and Mitzvah Review Lesson Plan

Mitzvah and tzedakah are two very important concepts in Judaism. In the beginning of the school year I taught lessons on both these topics. I wanted to make sure my students had a strong understanding of tzedakah and mitzvah. It was also important to me that the students have chances throughout the school year to …