We will explore exemplar models of Parent Engagement, taking into account the image of the Parents, Social-Emotional Learning, and training in Belonging. We will examine how this is situated in a Jewish setting with diverse families and staff.
We will investigate Jewish curriculum beyond Shabbat and holidays, exploring how to bring Jewish values to life in a developmentally appropriate manner.
We will examine classroom design to understand and magnify the role of the classroom as the third teacher in a Jewish setting. How does your classroom look, sound and feel like a Jewish environment when it’s not a holiday?
We will learn methods of exploring Pirkei Avot, Ethics of Our Ancestors that have contemporary meaning and purpose. We will re-purpose Talmud Study for Early Childhood Education, resulting in authentic and rich experiences for children and adults.