בס"ד
First Grade
Hebrew & Judaic study
Morah Irit Karavani & Morah Noa
Curriculum:
iTaLAM for first grade is a new web-based adaptive program based on the TaL AM curriculum. The iTaLAM program uses a "blended learning" model, which draws on the TaL AM Hebrew literacy and a Jewish Heritage curriculum. iTaLAM uses the benefits of technology to facilitate adaptive and personalized learning.
Our students will be able to experience learning activities in a multimedia environment using games, animated stories and songs, making the learning process more enjoyable and effective. One unique aspect of iTaLAM is that the students can complete activities in the classroom or from home as part of the learning process.
Unit - Tefilah
Text Used:
· Select Tal Am Poster Sheets
· Children’s Siddur
Objectives:
· To learn how to daven
· To be able to participate in tefilah in Shul and School
· To be able to read the tefilah
· Knowledge of authors of various tefilot and reasons for the tefilah
· Learn words/translation
Unit - Chaggim – Holidays
Hebrew will be incorporated in the lessons to reinforce Hebrew language skills.
iTal-Am
Text Used:
· Tal Am Holiday Workbooks
· Tal Am library books (audio books)
· Tal Am flashcards, Posters, Games and Songs
· Various additional books compiled and designed by Morah Irit
Activities: writing a book about the holiday, creating projects and decorations for the holiday table and other fun and exciting activities.
Objectives:
· Learning Laws and Customs
· Hebrew words
· Pitgameem (phrases)
· The story behind the holiday.
Unit – Parashat Hashavuah –
Hebrew will be incorporated into the lessons and parsha worksheets to reinforce Hebrew language skills.
Parasha worksheets: contain pictures depicting the story of the parsha and will also be accompanied with a brief summary. Look for newly learned Hebrew words in the summary.
Objective: learn the main ideas of the Parasha.
Unit – Reading\Writing: -
We will learn to read and write the Aleph Bet using M’ote L’ote and will be reinforced with the TaL AM curriculum.
iTal-Am
Text Used:
· Ariot 1,2,3,4
· Shalom Kitah Alef l,2
· Tal Am library books (audio books)
· Various additional books
· Siddur- Koren leaning Siddur
Note: Reading and writing will be predominantly in small groups. We will be working in 3 rotating groups. One group works independently, one group works with me and one with Morah Noa. We will be using a workbook called “M’ote L’ote”. These workbooks will help students to learn to read, write, and decode words.
Objective:
· To be able to read consonants and vowels accurately
· To improve fluency
· Reading comprehension
· Creative writing
Intro to Chumash
· גמטריה- Gematria
· To be aware of the concept of a Perk Parasha & Pasuk (פרשה פרק ופסוק)
· 6 days of creation
· Introduction to the concept of שרשים
Hebrew Conversation
iTal-Am
· The TAL AM curriculum accompanied by additional materials and exciting projects will create a Hebrew language enriched environment where the Hebrew language oral, aural and written language comes to life in an active manner.
Unit- Hebrew Cursive
Workbook “Reshit Chochmah”
and various additional workbooks.
Objective: Be able to read and write in Hebrew cursive form.
Hebrew Homework-
Hebrew homework will start after the 2nd quarter
REMINDERS FROM MORAH IRIT and MORAH NOA
Allergies:
We have students who have nut allergies. Please be respectful. Our class is Nut Free!!!!
No food with nuts please.
Snacks & Drinks:
Please send two snacks (nut free) and water every day.
Friday folder:
Friday folder needs to be signed and returned to school empty on Monday.
Ariot:
Ariot will be sent home with one student every weekend, so please help your child write about his/her experience spending time with Ariot. Don’t forget to add a picture and send it back to school by Monday.
Kipah and Tzizit:
Please send your son to school wearing Kipah and Tzizit every day. I have some extra but not many. Please bring Kipah clips from home.
Please feel free to email me for any matter.
My email address is ikaravani@rasg.org
Thank you for your support.
We are looking forward to a wonderful year with your children.
Morah Irit Karavani & Morah Noa
