Activities for home and classroom
FAQ: The Power of Seven Simple Questions
Tuesday, September 1st, 2015
The Power of Seven Simple Questions
Rosh Hashana is almost here once again! Do you remember where you were, or more importantly, who you were at this time last year?
It’s our first week back to school and I have been doing Rosh Hashana 5775 Interviews with my young students (kindergarten through 7th graders) [...]
“Shake Your Grogger” by Michelle Citrin
Tuesday, March 18th, 2014A Purim Party for All!!!
Download the song HERE
To Boo or Not to Boo: Purim M’gillah Talking Points For Your Youngest Children
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014Your youngest children certainly will hear a different version of this animated tale than the congregation listening to the M’gillah. At the early childhood and early elementary school age, we focus on the characters. Just like the characters in a classic Disney movie, they are silly and extreme, either very “good” or very “evil”. But it doesn’t end there.
Why [...]
Purim Costume Projects and Cut-outs
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014Join the Purim fun! You can find here many many many costume projects. Click on any of the images below to download a pdf to print out.
Have fun, and don’t forget to send pictures!
make this [...]
Purim Noisemaker Projects
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014It’s very important to make a lot of RASH RASH RASH!! on Purim. That means, that at the right moments, making as much noise as possible will actually change the world. Here are a few noise maker projects: Make your own Tambourine Make your own Kazoo [...]
How silly can you get?
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014How silly can you get?!?!?!?! Are you ready to make some serious costumes and noise makers? Here we go… COSTUME PIECES and NOISE MAKERS Full color queen mask Full color king mask Create your own mask and choose Eyes Mouths Eye-Glasses Hat Tiara or Crown Wig Beard [...]
Little Bunny Foo Foo tells the story of Haman
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014Horrible, Horrible Haman to the tune of “Little Bunny Foo Foo”
(Adapted by Sherrie Stohl with hand motions by Audrey Katz)
Horrible, horrible Haman was marching through Shushan
Making all the Jewish people bow down to him.
1. When along came Mordechai…
2. When along came Queen Esther…
3. When along came King Ahashverosh…
…and he/she said…
Horrible, horrible Haman, I don’t like [...]
Purim Project – Full Color Queen Mask
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014Print out this mask and you have yourself a Purim costume!
Purim Project – Make a 3-Pointed Haman Hat
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014Make your own 3 – Pointed Haman Hat!
Purim Project – Full Color King Mask
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014Print out the Purim King mask and you’ve got yourself a costume!
