Your first grader will start to focus more deeply on a few subject areas that were introduced in kindergarten.
Goals:
- To explain and introduce the importance of basic mitzvot (commandments)
- To encourage students to express and explore beliefs in God
- To reinforce basic prayers and blessings through daily activities
Subjects Covered:
- Mitzvot: In first grade, learners study different mitzvot (commandments) and how to incorporate them in their everyday lives. These commandments are explained in terms children can easily grasp, using engaging questions, thoughtful activities, and memorable stories.
- Holidays: In first grade, learners continue their discovery of the Jewish holidays by exploring the different commandments associated with each holiday.
- God: Prayer, values, and God are essential to the first-grade curriculum. Learners are encouraged to explore their questions about God and the world through hands-on activities and classroom discussions.
- Blessings and Prayers: In first grade, learners will come to understand that one way that we communicate with God is through blessings and prayers. Learners will focus on the prayers for commandments (those that include the phrase b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu, meaning "commanded us with 'His' commandments") and blessings of gratitude.
Additional Specialties and Programs:
- Religious School Consecration for all new Beth Shalom 1st graders!
- Mitzvapalooza! A day of families giving back to our community together.
- Weekly visits from the Music Program Associate.
- Visits from the Temple Beth Shalom clergy.
- Tiny TABSY (Youth Group) events like Superhero Night, Lego! Chanukah, Mad Scientist Night.
Thu, April 25 2024 17 Nisan 5784