Teaching Contentment and Self-Worth Through Pirkei Avot: A Jewish SEL Lesson
Help children explore what it means to feel rich by appreciating who they are and what they have through the wisdom of Pirkei Avot. This Mishnafari sample lesson is based on the saying, “Who is rich? One who is happy with his lot” (אֵיזֶהוּ עָשִׁיר? הַשָׂמֵחַ בְּחֶלְקוֹ).
This resource includes:
A chapter from the seventh book in the Mishnafari series, Should I Be Me?
A discussion prompt
A hands-on activity
Designed for children ages 4–8, this resource can be used in Jewish day schools, Hebrew and Sunday schools, at home, or as part of a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum.
These samples are taken from Unit 7, based on the seventh book in the Mishnafari series, Should I Be Me?, which focuses on contentment, gratitude, self-worth, and learning to be happy with oneself instead of always wanting what others have. Explore the complete unit at www.mishnafari.com for additional stories, lesson plans, games, songs, discussion guides, printable activities, and classroom resources.
- Character Strengths
- Gratitude
- Happiness
- Social Emotional Learning
- Age 4
- K - 3
- After School and Beyond
- Charter/ Independent School
- Early Childhood Education
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Family Engagement
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