Building the sound of Hebrew in a child’s head and heart before tackling print serves as the foundation of #OnwardHebrew's approach. Called to sound-to-print (S-2-P) learning, there are four elements to the process:
Just as a tabletop is stablized when balanced on at least three legs, so it is with #OnwardHebrew. Three of the four legs create a strong foundation for 21st Century Hebrew learning. And, four is great! COMING: In 2023-2024, #OnwardHebrew supported a Decoding Think Tank to explore how general education's "science of reading" research can positively impact teaching Hebrew decoding in part-time/synagogue settings. Results of their experiments will be shared in early summer, 2024, and posted to this page. |
Resources are linked to the photos and videos below. Click on what interests you!
BUILDING THE SOUNDS OF HEBREW WITH HTM, JLV & T'FILLAH
Overview:
Hebrew Through Movement In practice - View an HTM lesson where students learn the meaning of Hebrew words and connect them to print.
(Sh'ma example) |
Overview:
Jewish Life Vocabulary |
Overview:
T'fillah |
DECODING S-2-P
What is decoding (as compared to reading) and how does one synagogue accomplish it?
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The rabbi-educator and cantor at Temple Isaiah (Lafayette, CA) discuss the realities of S-2-P learning in their educational program and on the bimah for B'Mitzvah. Stop at 50:15
(ACC Webinar, 3 min viewing) |
Why Wait to Teach Decoding?
[Note: Early #OnwardHebrew used the term "Delay Decoding." Today, we use other language! No one likes to feel "delayed!"] (5:00 min) |
TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR BETTER DECODING:
NEW: The "Conquering the Challenge of Hebrew Decoding" resource guide for teachers and tutors. [Free download]
Based on the work of the 2023-2024 Hebrew Decoding Think Tank Coming summer 2024 |
NEW: Webinar that brings to life the
"Conquering the Challenge of Hebrew Decoding" resource guide. Coming summer 2024 |
Teaching the decoding of prayers & blessings using Sound-to-Print strategies.
For the notetaking sheet click here. [Summer 2022; 20 min] |
A short booklet that offers easy-to-follow instructions for using S-2-P strategies to teach decoding. [Free download]
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A GPS tells us where we are and how to get "there." [And it's a less scary word to use than "test."]
Use this GPS for the AlefBet and Vowel Signs to see what learners know and, with the rubric, how they improve over time.
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Use this GPS to check a learner's decoding of familiar words from HTM, JLV, & t'fillah.
Spend time reviewing each of these elements (though not necessarily each of the words/phrases) before introducing the GPS. Use the rubric to determine how well they are learning (it can be used with any words you choose).
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S-2-P TEACHING RESOURCES
Gold and Silver online challenges on the blessings of the Amidah. For a S-2-P example, see the Ancestors Silver challenge (plus others)
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Online program for teaching decoding to 5th and 6th graders, one-on-one.
Click on the "Explore 1:1 Curriculum" button. |
Curricular materials on Sh'ma and Its Blessings and the Amidah. It's all S-2-P. Includes Flashmob information.
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