JDAIM Lesson Plans Grades K-2, 3-6 and Teens
Lesson plans for educators that use Jewish values to help students learn about disability inclusion.
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Jewish Learning Venture ilesson plans for educators working with K-2, 3-6, and teens. Appropriate for JDAIM or any time of the year. Provided by the Jewish Special Needs/Disability Inclusion Consortium, these lesson plans use Jewish values to help students learn about the importance of disability inclusion.
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