A preschool class at the Buffalo Jewish Community Center wrote me and Sammy Spider because the children are learning about authors. The class concluded their request by writing, “It is always amazing when we can help the children understand that authors are real people too.” MAYBE YOU WILL WRITE TO…
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Pre-Order Sammy Spider’s First Book of Prayers
A first Jewish prayer book introduces children to daily and Shabbat prayers, plus special prayers. Sammy Spider watches Josh Shapiro and his family as they recite standard prayers for a variety of occasions. Engaging, rhyming text explains when and why Josh prays. This giftable book includes the prayers: Modeh Ani,…
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An Interview with Sylvia Rouss
Jewish preschools have a high turnover rate. How did you meet the demanding challenges of this important position and remain dedicated for decades? My commitment to Jewish education began with my own children when I was determined to create a Jewish home environment where we observed Shabbat and the holidays.…
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The Hanukkah Fable is now available in Dyslex font
This book is printed in a font that everyone can read, including people with dyslexia. For more info go to www.Dyslexiefont.com
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Sammy Spider’s Visit to Las Vegas for J-Fest
I spent last Sunday with a community of Sammy Spider’s friends at the Las Vegas J-Fest. I was joined by children and parents when I read Sammy Spider’s First Mitzvah and Sammy Spider’s First Hanukkah. There was a special Sammy Spider craft activity. It was a beautiful day. Thanks to…
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Preschoolers Have Fun with The Littlest Pair
JEC Early Childhood Builds a Life-Sized Teiva Last Thursday the whole Early Childhood gathered together in the gym for an exciting teiva party! First Morah Lani Krausz, the director of Early Childhood, read “The Littlest Pair” by Sylvia Rouss, and the children called out the appropriate rhyming words. Then,…
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