This blog from Community Playthings, shares insights of early childhood educational consultant Jean Schreiber. Jean works at the JCC Manhattan and is also she is an instructor in the Continuing Professional Studies Program at Bank Street School of Education. This blog shares the importance of
Jonathan Fass discusses The Jewish Educator Portal, Truvie, and online learning.
a comprehensive resource from the National Association for the Education of Young Children on SEL skill development
Rabbi Nicki Greninger speaks about her quest to transform part-time Jewish education.
This video shares some of the successes of a Forest Kindergarten (a European educational philosophy/approach) in the Tennessee valley.
The Simple Interactions (SI) website offers educators a unique tool to guide adult-child interactions.
Inspired by Tiffany Shlain’s “Periodic Table of Character Strengths,” this powerful and well-resourced interactive table allows you to explore the substance of each “middah” or character trait (Mussar quality).
This 10 minute film and accompanying discussion kit explore character education through the wonderful ancient Jewish teachings of Mussar.
Rabbi Benay Lappe of SVARA discusses Chanukah and Jewish education.
For centuries we have marked time by celebrating trees and our connection to the natural world this time of year. Nestled between the darkest days of winter and the blossom of springtime Tu B'Shvat offers us a chance to reconnect with the natural world when we often feel disconnected and cooped up inside. But just as trees are working hard sending nourishment to their roots in preparation for springtime growth, so too do we prepare for our reemergence into the world of activity following months of cautionary life. We invite you to use the Hazon 2021 Tu B'Shvat Haggadah as your guide in this celebration of life, nourishment, and hope.