jewish education

Hungry Caterpillar Craft

As the first signs of spring began to bloom, our Group 2 classroom was buzzing with excitement—and not just from the warmer weather! Inspired by the season and the real caterpillars in our class, we launched a spring-themed activity that brought together art and nature in a fun and meaningful way.

Exploring Imagination with “It Looked Like Spilt Milk”

This week, our Group 1 students dove into the whimsical world of It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw—a story that encourages imagination through playful shapes and abstract thinking. After listening to the story during group time, the children created their own versions of the book’s co

Exploring the Symbolism of the Israeli Flag!

What a vibrant and meaningful project unfolded in Group 4! Our young learners embarked on a fascinating journey to discover the symbolism and beauty of the Israeli flag. With anticipation buzzing in the air, especially as Yom Ha’Atzmaut approached, the children dove into a hands-on activity that b

Earth Day Sparks Creativity in the Classroom

Earth Day is a fantastic opportunity to spark a sense of wonder and responsibility in our children about the incredible planet we call home. This year, we got crafty with Group 3 and created our very own “Earth Day Worlds” using simple paper plates – and the results were truly inspirin

Crafting the Passover Plague of Frogs 

Passover is a rich and meaningful holiday filled with traditions that help us remember the powerful story of the Israelites’ exodus from slavery in ancient Egypt. This year, to bring one of the ten plagues vividly to life for our young learners, we embarked on a fun and creative craft project:

Our Baby Moses Passover Craft 

Passover is a time for reflection, remembrance, and retelling the powerful story of the Exodus. This year, to bring the story to life for my little ones in Group 4, we decided to create a hands-on craft: Baby Moses in the River Nile. It was a wonderful way to engage them with the story and […

Unleashing Creativity With Purim Masks! 

Purim is a time of joy, celebration, and, of course, masks! This year, Group 3 embarked on a delightful mask-making adventure, allowing the children to explore their creativity and dive into the festive spirit. A Burst of Design and Color Our goal was simple: to let the children’s imaginations

Our Joyous Megillah Project!

Purim is a time of unbridled joy, vibrant colors, and celebrating the triumph of good over evil. This year, our wonderful Group two students dove headfirst into the spirit of the holiday by creating their very own mini-megillahs, and the results were nothing short of spectacular! We wanted to make t

Paper Plate Hamantaschen for Purim

This week in Group 1, the air was filled with creativity and the sweet scent of… well, imagined jam! We dove into the fascinating origins of Purim, and what better way to learn about a holiday than through a hands-on, delicious-looking craft? Our little artists created their very own paper pl

String Art for the letter “S”

This week, Group 4 embarked on a string art adventure, focusing on the letter “S,” and the results were nothing short of spectacular. A plastic fork, some colorful paint, and a bit of yarn — that’s all it took to create a whirlwind of artistic excitement and creativity! The S