New Edition of Festival Curriculum

Over the last year many Chabad educators have become increasingly frustrated.

“Every year our students learn about the Yomim Tovim but, seeing the lack of enthusiasm, we feel we are being rote and repetitive in its content,” one teacher said.

Instead of teaching these same subjects again and again, is there a better way to renew excitement for the holidays? Are there any tools available for Chabad rebbes and moros to more ably give over these subjects in a way students will remember and enjoy?

Over a decade ago, Merkos Chinuch published a Festival Curriculum by Rabbi Nochem Kaplan. It was the product of his work for 30 years as a principal in some of the most prestigious schools in the country. At the time it was met with great enthusiasm but has long been out of print.

Now, an updated edition has just been published.

This curriculum guide covers all the Yomim Tovim, spanning from first through eighth grade. It includes:
Behavioral objectives
Overview of the instructional process
Pre-tests
Listing of all the halachot to be covered in each grade
Assessment questions

The new Festival Curriculum assures that each class reviews what the child remembers from previous years and learns new information according to maturity and level of understanding. It provides teachers with the tools to know at a glance what to expect, what to present, and how to assess. It is an invaluable tool for Chabad schools and educators.

After enormous demand from Chabad teachers and principals around the world, the Festival Curriculum is available for $8.00. Contact Merkos Chinuch, 784 Eastern Parkway, Suite 304, Brooklyn, NY 11213. (Add $2.00 for S&H).
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