Rosh Hashanah Traditions for Kids
"Rosh Hashanah isn’t just about being new, it’s about a change."
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, a time of reflection and repentance. It is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar, and it holds special significance…
Helping Children Thrive in Middle School
“What is the most important thing one learns in school? Self-esteem, support, and friendship.”
After completing elementary school, middle school is the next step, and an exciting one at that! Children will be entering a whole new world…
The Benefits of Hebrew and Judaic Studies
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Immersing students in the Hebrew language and exposing them to Judaic Studies in their early educational years fosters Jewish ethics and identity…
Summer Learning Opportunities for Middle Schoolers
“Summer is not just a break from school, it's another chance to have fun learning and get ahead...”
It's that time of year again - summer break is just around the corner! While many students are looking forward to a few months of relaxation,…
zSpace: The Future of STEM Education
“Success starts with creating a community that challenges and inspires each other.”
-zSpace
STEM education has become an essential part of child development. During the process of learning, it is important for children to be exposed…
Applying Classroom Knowledge in Real-Life Situations
“Knowledge comes from learning. Wisdom comes from living…”
It's no secret that children learn a lot in a school year! They are constantly learning new information, applying skills they have learned, and working on expanding their…
Strategies to Increase Reading Comprehension
“So it is with children who learn to read fluently and well:
they begin to take flight into a whole new world as effortlessly as young birds take to the sky.”
-William James
Students read…a lot; but, just because they are reading words…
Valuable Leadership Lessons for Middle School Students
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader”.
-President John Quincy Adams
Leadership is such an important skill-set for students to learn. It is one of those lessons…
Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Children
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”
-Dr. Seuss
Research shows just how important critical thinking is for children, teenagers, and adults. That is why educational…
Teaching Children Gratitude
“There is always something to be grateful for…”
In a recent study on gratitude, it was found that teaching children appreciation and thankfulness by the age of 5 contributes to growing up feeling happier.
Understanding gratitude…
