Classroom Management-- Monster's First Day of Hebrew School

On the first day of school, teachers are tasked with setting the behavioral expectations for the year.

This year, I've decided to make our class discussion about rules and routines more fun!

That's why I made a power-point "book" called Monster's First Day of Hebrew School. 

My plan is to print out this book in color, and read it to the kids. Here is the short summary. A monster is going to Hebrew School, but he doesn't know how to behave. He asks the kids in his class to help him.

At this point, I will take a brake from the book and ask my real class what the rules are! We will write these rules down on a big poster board, and then go back to the story.

At the end, it discusses the class routines. After
downloading this power-point, you can edit it. This will allow you to swap out MY class routines for YOUR class routines.

Again, here is the download: Monster's First Day of Hebrew School 

B'ahava,
Elana

A Taste of the Jewish Holidays

I've been thinking a lot about how I want to kick off this 2016-2017 Hebrew school year. I've had a lot of ideas, but I decided to pursue this one in particular.

Here's the thing:
After Hebrew School is over that first day, I want my students to go home COMPLETELY excited! I want them to look forward to next week, when they can come to Hebrew School again.
Last year, I asked my students what their favorite part of Hebrew School was. Many of them said they loved learning about the holidays and hearing the different stories associated with those holidays.

So why not give the kids a teeny tiny taste (literally and metaphorically) of the wonderful traditions and stories and food they will experience this year.

I'd like to introduce a lesson plan called A Taste of the Jewish Holidays.
This lesson gives the students a chance to see the Jewish holidays as one cohesive year! It's a perfect way to give them a pre-dinner taste (but not ruin their appetite) for the Jewish Holidays.

The lesson plan includes a parent letter you can email (or just send home via folder). This letter gives parents good follow up questions they can ask their children. Bringing a lesson home is never a bad idea! 

This lesson plan also comes with a worksheet! It is designed so that even kindergartners (who often can't read or write) can still complete the WS with assistance. The WS also has the blessings for each food the students will sample during this lesson. 

I hope you enjoy! Here is the link for the lesson plan!
A Taste of the Jewish Holidays