Palo Alto School for Jewish Education
Kindergarten: Bible Stories and Holidays
Main Focus - K
Students engage in the study of Jewish history integrated with their knowledge of world history.
Holidays and Celebrations - K
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah*, Tu BÃShvat, Purim*, Passover*, Lag BÃOmer, Shavuot, Yom Ha-Atzmaut; Shabbat.
All holidays are presented at an age appropriate level, through stories, music, and art.
Bible Stories - K
Creation, Cain and Abel, Noah, Jonah, Joseph, David and Goliath.
Jewish Values and Ethics - K
Tzedakah, Tikkun Olam.
History and Israel - K
Israel Independence Day; Tu BÃShvat; how they are celebrated here and in Israel.
Prayers, Blessings - K
Blessings for the holidays.
Music/Dance/Arts & Crafts - K
Music: weekly
Dance: monthly
Arts and crafts: art projects are an integral part of every lesson.
Textbook - k
Age appropriate handouts from the teacher.