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Jewish Every Day

by Behrman House

Book Details

Publisher:Behrman House, Inc
Published:2005-06
Pages:394
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Written in a warm and understanding tone, this guide takes the best in secular early childhood education and applies it to Jewish early childhood education. With extensive bibliographies as well as background information for teachers, individual chapters review developmentally appropriate practice, anti-bias education, storytelling, music, Jewish thematic units, reaching out to interfaith families, keeping kosher at school, and much more.

Our Review

This professional development guide bridges the gap between secular early childhood education principles and Jewish educational settings, offering educators practical strategies for creating inclusive, developmentally appropriate classrooms. Written with genuine warmth and deep understanding, it covers essential topics from anti-bias education and storytelling techniques to Jewish thematic units and music integration, providing both theoretical background and immediately applicable classroom practices.

What sets this resource apart is its thoughtful attention to specific Jewish educational contexts, including guidance for interfaith family engagement and maintaining kosher standards in school environments. The extensive bibliographies and background materials make it particularly valuable for both new and experienced educators seeking to enrich their Jewish early childhood programs with proven educational approaches that honor both pedagogical excellence and cultural authenticity.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education