When we look back at Har Sinai, it’s interesting that we have so many classroom lessons from Matan Torah.
It was a multi sensory experience, with sights and sounds coming from all sides.
Hashem spoke in singular language, “Elokecha, your (singular) G-d, (not Elokeichem), showing us the importance of speaking to each individual. The importance of reaching each child at their unique level.
After each Dibur, the Jews answered “Hein” or “Lav”, depending on whether it was a positive or negative Mitzvah. This shows us the importance of checking for understanding.
Hashem spoke differently to the women and to the men, which reminds us how teachers aren’t just there for academic instruction, but for emotional needs as well.
The two sides of the Luchos showed the importance of both aspects of education – the education that connects us to Hashem and the parts that teach us how to interact with other people.
What aspect can you bring into your classroom this week?
Speaking of senses and active learning…. Here’s a Shavuos craft for your students!
Download the pdf here and use the links to buy supplies (whatever you don’t own) with one easy click!
Here are the links easily compiled for you (though you probably have almost all of it already!)
* Colored cardstock (for the flowers)
* Green paper or Green washi tape (for the stems)
* Skewers or chopped sticks (the stems)
* Wrapping paper (for the bouquet)
* Ribbon (to wrap the bouquet)
If you want to add more origami flowers to your bouquet, this video is a great tutorial that show you how you can do that!
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