In Jewish Studies, the 3rd graders are learning about the creation of the world. We are acquiring new skills of reading from the bible. We listen to the Hebrew reading, trying to recognize words that we already know and interpret them. Then we read in English and find out what was created in each day. The students ask questions about their reading and have already came up with some fascinating big questions that we will explore. They are also encouraged to think and give their own answers.
We are working on an art project that will reflect our learning about the days of creation. Every day the students complete an additional page in a mini-book that will show the evaluation of creation. The students are having a great time working on it and everyone has been very engaged. We are looking forward to learning about the creation of human beings and completing our art work.
We love learning from Sam at home and this class is really helping his natural spirituality flourish.