In all my experience and research, one very powerful thing I read always sticks out in my mind. A study back in 2002 covering 31 countries concluded that 'Being more enthusiastic about reading and a frequent reader was more of an advantage, on its own, than having well-edu...
/beyond-books/pjblog/july-2018/7-ways-to-enjoy-read-aloud-time
12/07/2018 00:00:00
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/parentbooks
04/04/2018 14:15:16
Are we Jewish or Lithuanian or Portuguese or British? Or all of the above? With some exploration and an introduction to PJ Library, my family and I discovered an answer. By Gintare Rodrigues Silvestre as told to Lisa Trank This story appeared in the December 2022 issue ...
/beyond-books/proof-magazine/december-2022/who-is-my-family
01/12/2022 13:26:37
Ask any kid, big or little, and they’ll give it to you straight: Food on a stick is just more fun to eat, plain and simple. With a little prep, this recipe is ready fast and will be a favourite through summer and into the rest of the year. Ingredients: Chicken: Woode...
/beyond-books/pjblog/june-2018/passover-recipe-chicken-skewers-with-avocado-dip
22/06/2018 09:26:02
Young readers can strengthen their writing skills and see where their imagination takes them (and... shh… keep up their school-skills!) We are looking for budding authors aged between five and nine years old to write a short story. It can be in the style of this mont...
/beyond-books/pjblog/july-2016/enter-the-pj-summertime-writing-competition
14/07/2016 05:32:38
Arriving from Israel 13 years ago was not easy and to be honest, loneliness ensued. Turning into a young mum a few years later was even more isolating. From these strong feelings emerged my need for community, for opportunities to feel a connection, for me to remember and re...
/beyond-books/pjblog/november-2016/3-ideas-for-throwing-a-great-family-event
21/11/2016 17:20:27
So many of PJ Library’s families are bilingual and even multilingual. Languages spoken include Hebrew, Russian, Portuguese and 25 others! Children often learn additional languages at school or at home; some become fluent, while others get just a taste. Is it worthwhile teachi...
/beyond-books/pjblog/april-2018/learning-languages
16/04/2018 00:00:00
To reduce the kids’ screen time and to stop the cries of ‘I’m bored,’ here are some chores to get the kids involved in, whatever their ages. If children are going to be at home for six weeks, they may as well make themselves useful – right?! 2 Years Old Tidy away t...
/beyond-books/pjblog/august-2016/24-chores-your-kids-can-help-with-this-summer
11/08/2016 05:05:10
Challah is usually shaped in a simple long braid, but you can turn any challah into a special Rosh Hashanah bread by braiding it in the round. Worried that round challah may be too complicated for you? Prepare your favourite challah dough and then follow along with th...
/beyond-books/pjblog/august-2021/how-to-braid-a-round-challah-for-rosh-hashanah
27/08/2018 00:03:00
Hospitality is a skill that we can develop in our children. The holiday of Sukkot provides us an opportunity to do just that. This Sukkot (and all year), teach your children the mitzvah called hachnasat orchim , which teaches us to honour our guests. Honouring Guests ...
/beyond-books/pjblog/october-2017/learning-to-welcome-guests
02/10/2017 06:00:00
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