After 30 years in Jewish education, I saw how challenging it was for teachers to meet standards while also bringing Judaic content to life. That’s why I create classroom resources that make it simple to integrate the two. It means teachers feel confident, and students connect more deeply. Menschenables is a community of Jewish educators seeking creative and engaging ways to infuse learning standards and skills into Judaic content and enhance the general studies content with Jewish connections. Every week, you will receive tips, support, lesson ideas, and so much more! Want to further enhance your lessons? Sign up for the Kehillah Classroom Collective to receive a monthly ready-to-download, print, and teach resource with a meaningful accompanying lesson plan, insightful tips, and classroom-tested ideas.
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Hi Reader, We all spend too much time on email. So, I want to give you something easy to read. I have two words for you... Word Walls! A word wall is a wall dedicated to displaying high-frequency words that are important for your students to know and use. In early elementary classrooms, these are words that children are learning to read and write. In upper-grade classrooms, these can be words related to concepts and topics that students are learning about. Here is a quick list of a few of the benefits of using Word Walls in any classroom: *Word walls encourage students to use new terms in their writing and class discussions. *Word walls expand student’s vocabulary. *Word walls are an effective instructional tool for ALL students. *Word walls provide active engagement with a unit’s key vocabulary. To discover more about using Word Walls effectively in your classroom, please read Using Word Walls in the Classroom. Because you receive the Just to Menschen newsletter, you can get my Tu B’Shevat Word Wall with a discount code that will save you 18%. Use code: WordWall or click here. B’Shalom - בשלום Frannie PS. Explore more exciting resources that bridge the gap between Judaic and General studies here! P.S.S. More Tu B’Shvat resources: The Stolen Sapling-A Tu B’Shvat Reading Comprehension Mystery, Fruits and Vegetables Bingo Bundle, and Tu B'Shvat Study Guide-Fruits & Vegetables Worksheets-Flash Cards. |
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After 30 years in Jewish education, I saw how challenging it was for teachers to meet standards while also bringing Judaic content to life. That’s why I create classroom resources that make it simple to integrate the two. It means teachers feel confident, and students connect more deeply. Menschenables is a community of Jewish educators seeking creative and engaging ways to infuse learning standards and skills into Judaic content and enhance the general studies content with Jewish connections. Every week, you will receive tips, support, lesson ideas, and so much more! Want to further enhance your lessons? Sign up for the Kehillah Classroom Collective to receive a monthly ready-to-download, print, and teach resource with a meaningful accompanying lesson plan, insightful tips, and classroom-tested ideas.
Do you believe in luck, Reader? I’ve been lucky a time or two. Like scoring my new job! A couple of months ago, I was really missing being in the classroom and spending time with Jewish kids. Then the most remarkable opportunity came along: to be Director of Education at a very small congregation. (This is the main reason I have been MIA lately.) I feel pretty lucky to be back with students and teachers. As I said, the congregation is very small. We only have 16 students in our Sunday...
Dear Reader, friend and fellow educator, It’s hard to believe—it’s been five months since my last message to you. I’ve truly missed connecting with this incredible community. Though I’ve been quiet, please know that not a week has gone by without me thinking about all of you—the passionate, creative educators who care deeply about weaving Jewish learning and general studies together in meaningful ways. This vision—to build a collective of like-minded Jewish educators who bring depth,...
Hello Reader, Have you ever been standing in front of your students with a well-planned, dynamic lesson only to discover that the projector isn't working? Step 2 in Lesson Planning is often overlooked. However, it can make or break your lesson. A well-prepared lesson starts with having the right resources ready. Whether teaching general or Judaic studies, carefully selecting and organizing materials ensures a smooth, engaging experience. To explore this step further, visit the Just...