K-6th Grade Sunday
Although the Temple School curriculum may continue to evolve over the 2024-2025 school year, below is a snapshot of past years' general curriculum. If you have further questions please reach out to Roxy.
Kindergarten- First Grade
-Introduction to Jewish Holidays with a special focus on Shabbat
-Introduction to Tefillah (prayer) and blessings
-Introduction to the Hebrew Alef-Bet/ Hebrew through movement/ Hebrew body parts
-Jewish values
-Tzedakah
-Introduction to various Torah Stories, including Creation Story and Noah’s Ark
-The Jewish Holiday Cycle with a special focus on Hanukkah
Second Grade
-Jewish values, compassionate behavior, Tikkun Olam (working towards positive change in our world)
-Sh’hehiyanu expressing gratitude in our lives
-Focus on Bible stories with emphasis on the mishkan
-Hebrew Literacy words/ Hebrew reading readiness/ Hebrew through movement
-Tfillah and blessings
Third Grade
-Hebrew Reading
-Sarah & David Text
-Introduction to holiday customs and symbols, with a special focus on Passover
-Expansion of holiday blessings and the 4 questions of Passover
-Hebrew through movement
-Israel cities and geography
Fourth Grade
-What does it mean to be a Jew?
-Jewish holiday and lifecycle customs around the world
-Jewish sects and their traditions
-Attendance at weekly T’fillah
-KEF Hebrew program options
Fifth Grade
-Torah: Genesis and Exodus
-Jewish values and famous Jewish philosophers
-Attendance at weekly T’fillah
-KEF Hebrew program options
Sixth Grade
-The Shabbat Morning Prayer Service
-Hebrew Prayers: Barchu, Sh’ma, V’ahavta, Mi Chamocha, Short Blessings, Kiddush, Avot, Givurot, Torah and Haftarah Blessings
-Study of the prophets and sections that comprise the Haftarah selections and their relevance today
-KEF Hebrew program options
-Beit Mitzvah family retreat (August)
Wed, April 30 2025 2 Iyar 5785