Category: Hebrew
Measuring Hebrew Language Achievement
November 30, 2017 by
MILTON’s Hebrew program utilizes an assessment-based curriculum, which means that we first set goals, and then design a curriculum to achieve them. We employ assessments on a school-wide, class-wide, and individual basis. On a daily basis, teachers work to formally and informally assess students’ skills in the classroom as the children work, interact, and engage […]
- Differentiated Learning
Consistency in Class Placement: Forming Hebrew and Judaic Studies Classes that Support our Mission and Improve Results
September 14, 2017 by
At MILTON, we foster joyful and dynamic classroom communities through intentionally-created learning environments. Our approach reflects our vision of each child as a whole and unique individual and our commitment to a culture of inclusivity. We consider a variety of criteria – including social dynamics, gender balance, relationships among students, and best fit between the […]
- Differentiated Learning
Furry Friends Join Students for Hebrew Oral Presentations
June 15, 2017 by
It can be challenging to maintain a high level of motivation in a classroom of sixth graders in the final months leading up to graduation and summer vacation. We knew that we needed to identify a culminating Hebrew project that would be engaging, dynamic, and a way for the students to express themselves in a […]
- Creative Writing
First Graders Celebrate Chagigat HaSiddur with their Families
June 2, 2017 by
On May 19, First Graders and their families celebrated Chagigat HaSiddur (Celebration of the Prayerbook), a special tradition that has been a part of JPDS-NC for many years. The students sang and recited all the tefilot (prayers) that they learned over the past year. At this milestone celebration, each student was also honored by receiving […]
- Music
- Parent-Child Learning
First Graders Name "Fidget Spinners" in Hebrew
June 2, 2017 by
The Academy of the Hebrew Language, an Israeli educational institution that creates new Hebrew words, is looking to create a unique Hebrew name for fidget spinners. The Zaytim first grade class accepted the challenge and worked to brainstorm four possible names – which they submitted to the Academy! Their suggestions were: “itzbubon – אִיצְבּוּבוֹן” (a combination […]
- Creative Writing
- Israel
Happy Passover Video!
April 7, 2017 by
Chag Same’ach! Happy Passover! We hope you enjoy this video of our students learning and celebrating Pesach!
- Creative Writing
- Holidays
- Israel
- Multimedia
- Project Based Learning
- Visual Arts
First Grade Open House includes exhibits on Rock Creek Park’s History, Flora, and Fauna and Presentation of Original Hebrew Stories
February 2, 2017 by
Last week, First Graders exhibited their expertise and creativity at their first Bayit Patuach (Open House) of the year, showcasing models of historic structures built from recycled materials, curated writing portfolios, multimedia representations of animal habitats, and clay sculptures of various plant species. Throughout the first semester, First Grade students explored the theme “Encounters with […]
- Environmental Education
- Project Based Learning
- STEAM
Celebrating Light and Learning
December 23, 2016 by
This morning, we explored together the various meanings behind Chanukah and engaged in fun hands-on learning. Following a discussion of the nes nistar, the covert miracle of the Maccabean victory over the massive Greek forces and the nes nigleh, the overt miracle of the one day of oil burning for eight days, we lit the […]
- Holidays
South Campus Celebrates Chanukah!
December 22, 2016 by
JPDS-NC is celebrating Chanukah! Watch our holiday video and see first graders discuss the story of Chanukah – all in Hebrew! – and hear Kindergartners and first graders sing Chanukah songs! We wish everyone a chag sameach (happy holiday)!
- #ThisIsWhy
- Holidays
- Multimedia
- Music
Students Express, Experience, and Extend Hebrew Learning on Zoo Field Trip
October 27, 2016 by
“Hiney Chitah!” (Here is a Cheetah!) “Ani roeh Dov Panda betzeva shachor velavan.” (I see a Panda Bear whose colors are black and white.) “Hapanda ochelet alim.” (The panda is eating leaves.) “Hadov yoshev al sela.” (The bear is sitting on a rock.) These conversations in Hebrew and many more were heard not in the Biblical Zoo […]
- Environmental Education
- Washington D.C.
