Teachers can enrich their use of The Jewish Holiday Treasure Trail with:Techniques that introduce students to the Jewish calendarOpen-ended questions to stimulate critical thinking and class discussionHands-on activities, such as making up a song to remember the Hebrew monthsFamily activities, such as encouraging students to sketch different kinds of trees in their neighborhood, bring in leaves, and share their findings in the next classEnrichment opportunities that use the games and resources at www.ElijahRocks.net.

24 ready-to-use lesson plans of approximately 50 minutes each make teacher preparation for usingÔøΩThe Jewish Holiday Treasure TrailÔøΩquick and easy.

Your young students will join Daniel and his Israeli cousin Rivkah as they learn together about the Jewish holidays.

Presents the major Jewish holidays, focusing on established traditions and the creation of new customs and rituals.

The essential guide to Jewish fun in the classroom! This celebration of Jewish life is the ideal guide for teachers who want to put a new spin on classroom holiday celebrations, lessons on Jewish traditions, and everyday activities. The Jewish Lights Book of Fun Classroom Activities is full of crafts, recipes, games, and history that will captivate your class and help your students connect with Judaism in fun, creative ways. With over eighty easy-to-do activities that re-invigorate age-old Jewish customs and make them fun for students and teachers alike, this book is more than just kids’ stuff. It’s about taking Jewish education to a new level—one that is both enriching and entertaining. Enhance Rosh Hashanah observance by making a toy shofar. Create a tree centerpiece for the Tu B’Shvat seder table. Explore the Jewish connections to secular American holidays. Learn and teach an Israeli folk dance. However you use this lively guide, you’ll find your class taking an active approach to exploring Jewish tradition and having fun along the way!

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