Hebrew supplemental school

ffbmom

Thu, Sep 04 2008, 5:04 pm

Hi. I've taken on a position as a grade one teacher in a supplemental Hebrew school. Some of the kids had some experience in Jewish kindergarten, and some have not. Although I have a teaching degree, it is my first time teaching grade one Hebrew. I realized that teaching them to read and to write Hebrew is very different and a huge task. I am starting this Sunday. I thought I'd start with a good activity in which they learn each other's names. Anyone have any advice or great lessons or websites? Does anyone teach supplemental school?

rivpom

Thu, Apr 23 2009, 8:35 am

In my opinion, the more games the better in Hebrew School. It's supplemental, so this lesson is in addition to their regular school day. The kids would usually rather be home playing video games, so you better make this FUN!

You could play "concentration" to learn each other's names because it allows for a lot of repetition. Are you going to be using the student's Hebrew names?

Just in case you need this:
CONCENTRATION: The rhythm for the game is slap, slap (on the knees), snap, snap (one on each hand (right, then left). Group sits in a circle. One person is designated as the leader, and he/she sets the pace. The object of the game is to get to the leader’s spot. The leader begins the rhythm, and on one set of snaps says his/her name on the first, and someone else’s on the second (the names MUST always be said on the two snaps). The person who’s name is said must respond on the next set of slaps and snaps by saying his/her own name and then someone else’s. If the player does it correctly, the game continues. If the player does not do it quickly enough, that player must move to the seat to the right of the leader, and the rest of the group moves up a seat (toward the leader’s spot) to fill in the seats. Game continues until group has learned names well. The pace can be as fast as desired.