Conducted by Ann Marie Benson and Megan Bradley, Early Childhood Educators, Weinstein JCC Preschool, Richmond, Virginia, School Year 2006 • This has been a journey like none we have ever been on. From beginning to end, it was amazing! Mrs. Rouss’s cooperation was a huge jumping board for direction. The…
Read MoreCurriculum Opportunities
If you are a teacher, parent, librarian or someone just interested in expanding the experiences a child can have with one of my books, you can visit my Curriculum pages. A sampling of activities: For Sammy Spider’s First Rosh HaShanah, you can use a picture of Sammy Spider and ask…
Read MoreAllowing Teachers to be part of the Process
When I spoke at the the National Jewish Early Childhood Network conference in November, I asked rhetorically, “How do we inspire our staff to develop Jewish literacy so that the children and families we teach, not only receive the best education, but the best Jewish education? How can a teacher…
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When I write that I am an award winning author and educator, some people have asked “What awards?” So, with modesty and humility, I have been recognized by these organizations for my writing and teaching. Moonbeam children’s book award, 2010 and the Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Older Readers, 2011 …
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A relative just returned from Israel, and sent me these photos of Sammy Spider books on sale at Ben Gurion Airport. How exciting is that! Sammy Spider books have been translated into French and Dutch – someday, I hope to read about my favorite spider in Hebrew, Spanish and Russian.
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