New experiences can be scary, especially going to school for the first time. Ever wonder what to tell a child who may be apprehensive about going to preschool? My newest book is inspired by the children from my classrooms. I took the verses of Kohelet/Ecclesiastes – the ones that inspired…
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“Yosef’s Dream” is now a docu-narrative film “Exodus 91”
For nearly three thousand years, the black Jews of Ethiopia–known as the Falashas–maintained their faith and their identity in the face of drought, famine, and tribal war. They were indeed the lost tribe, tracing their ancestry to King Solomon and the queen of Sheba. Then in May 1991, these Ethiopian…
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CELEBRATE PASSOVER WITH SAMMY SPIDER AND THE LITTLEST FROG.
Parents and children, and teachers and students may enjoy visiting my other posts about Passover. And, enjoy Sammy Spider activities too! Just click here! Hag Sameach, Sylvia THREE YOUTUBE VIDEOS – THE LITTLEST FROG, PASSOVER SHAPES, AND SAMMY SPIDER’S FIRST PASSOVER ARE NEXT: Location 2020 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90101United States…
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“…delighted with this Jewish ABC book”
Fans of the Sammy Spider series will be delighted with this Jewish ABC book that presents young children with various scenes of Jewish life that align with the English alphabet — all from the point of view of little Sammy Spider. As in all the previous books, the collage and…
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SAMMY SPIDER’S FIRST ABC, an interview with the author
What inspired you to create an ABC book with your iconic Sammy Spider? During the Covid 19 shutdown, I home schooled 3 of my grandchildren so their parents could work. The children were aged 4, 4, and 6. As a retired early childhood educator, I was comfortable with the responsibilities. The grandchildren…
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The Best Purim Costume, EVER!
Enjoy Purim with an original Purim story that is available as a free PDF to parents and their children and teachers and their students. Hag Purim Sameach! Michael smiled. He had an idea for the best Purim costume, ever! After school, he went home and worked very hard to make…
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