Teacher's guide to using all sisxteen Jewish and Me folders. Includes background material for the teacher, supplemental questions for promoting comprehension and lively class idscussion, and ideas for hands-on activities that help teachers use each folder as a core element of a developmentally appropriate classroom experience.

This guide takes the best in secular early childhood education and applies it to Jewish early childhood education. Key features include developmentally appropriate practice, anti-bias education, storytelling, music, Jewish thematic units, reaching out to interfaith families and keeping kosher at school.

Grade Level: PK-2 Thirty-six common preschool topics are firmly grounded in a Jewish context, including food, animals, The World All Around, All About Me, and books and authors. This book provides basic Jewish background and Jewish values, while introducing simple Hebrew vocabulary, providing appropriate Hebrew blessings, and making a connection to Israel. Includes relevant songs and poems, stories with discussion questions, and a comprehensive resource list.