Teach by season
Stories chosen for what a class is facing right now. Each one comes with discussion questions and printable activities.
Apologies and fresh starts
Best in Elul and Tishrei
Stories about saying sorry well, forgiving, and starting again.
Ages 6-9
Ages 9-12
- The Apology with an Excuse Attached
- The Game After Her Apology
- Two Girls, One Apology
- The Rule After the Sorry
Ages 12-15
Ages 15-18
Patience and waiting
Any month; especially before a long wait or a busy yom tov
Stories about turns, lines and waiting without a fuss.
Ages 3-6
Ages 6-9
- Ari's Very Long Wait
- Rochel's Garden of Patience
- Reuven Waits for the Bus
- Gitty Learns to Wait Her Turn
- Esty Waits for Report Card Day
- Chavie's Turn to Choose
- The Hand That Means Wait
Ages 9-12
Ages 12-15
Kindness and giving
Best in Kislev and Adar
Stories about helping, giving and noticing what another person needs.
Ages 6-9
Ages 9-12
Ages 12-15
- The Good Part of Helping
- The Compliment She Tried to Give Back
- The Seat She Had Saved
- The Green Ribbon on the Empty Chair