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
Parents play a hugely important role instilling in children a love of books. Most children do eventually learn to read, but not all children become ‘readers’. For preschool children the main focus should purely be about enjoyment and an opportunity to snuggle up together. ...
/beyond-books/pjblog/july-2018/8-tips-for-reading-to-your-toddler
11/07/2018 00:00:00
Cooking has so many benefits for kids of all ages – it’s a chance to welcome guests, feed others, be creative, and also work on close reading skills, learn some scientific basics, and get in some practice at math and measurements. Do your kids love being your kitchen helpers...
/beyond-books/pjblog/august-2018/5-super-easy-kid-friendly-baking-ideas
20/08/2018 00:00:00
Even when the Jewish people did not use Hebrew as a daily language, millions of Jews still wrote and spoke with the Hebrew alphabet, or alef-beit. For centuries Hebrew was used only for prayer and text learning. The rebirth of Hebrew as a living, spoken language, thanks ...
/beyond-books/pjblog/febrary-2019/how-to-learn-hebrew-with-your-kids
25/02/2019 00:00:00
Making gifts in a jar with your kids is a great way to exercise fine motor and close reading skills. For older kids, the precise measurements reinforce addition, subtraction, and basic math skills. Plus, cooking with kids encourages them to try new foods — research shows that...
/beyond-books/pjblog/march-2019/7-gifts-in-a-jar-to-make-with-your-kids
04/03/2019 16:50:45
Purim is one of our favourite festivals; dressing up, parties, sweets, being told to make loads of noise in shul, I mean what’s not to love!? And all these best bits about Purim are featured in our picture book from PJ Library, Purim is Coming! A bright and colourful bo...
/beyond-books/pjblog/march-2019/pizza-hamantaschen-purim-is-coming
12/03/2019 14:31:22
The team at BimBam also created this super fun singalong video with Jason Mesches to help families learn how to sing “Chad Gadya.” It’s tradition to celebrate the end of the seder with a few classic Pesach songs. One very fun silly song that families sing is calle...
/beyond-books/pjblog/april-2019/how-to-sing-chad-gadya”
18/04/2019 00:00:00
PJ Library recently partnered with Sephardi Voices UK to hear stories from Doreen Dangoor, who grew up in Iraq, and Elie Chilton, who was born in Egypt. They discussed their childhoods, moving to the UK and traditions that continue to be meaningful for them and their families...
/beyond-books/pjblog/january-2021/sharing-the-stories-that-shaped-us
20/01/2021 13:38:56
One of the most fun, family-friendly, holidays in the Jewish calendar is just around the corner—Sukkot! The name Sukkot comes from sukkah , the temporary structure that families build—and sometimes live in—during the holiday. Sukkot is actually the plural of sukkah and o...
/beyond-books/pjblog/september-2022/build-a-sukkah-with-your-family
10/06/2021 09:28:50
In The Friday Nights of Nana , written by Amy Hest and illustrated by Claire A. Nivola, Jennie and her grandmother find happiness in their joint preparations for the Sabbath. Shabbat , the Jewish Sabbath, is all about timing. This day of rest is set apart from the re...
/beyond-books/pjblog/july-2024/what-makes-shabbat-special
01/07/2024 13:13:36
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