Emek 3rd-8th Grade

Classes

“Third Grade – Kriah Mehanah” (Enjoyable Reading)! 

The Enjoyable Reading Program is designed for children who have completed acquiring the basics of reading in print and writing in script. 

This year, the focus will be on improving reading fluency and accuracy. Emphasis will be placed on answering questions and following instructions. Children will read passages, be exposed to various types of texts, including video clips (visual texts), and enhance their sentence writing skills (up to paragraph level) in preparation for writing short passages. 

Throughout the year, we will learn about and celebrate holidays together. We will recall customs, delve into the holiday’s story, taste, and immerse ourselves in the spirit of the holiday and Israeli culture. We will also be introduced to Hebrew writers and poets, get to know creators, and play games in Hebrew.

For more information about the third-grade curriculum ‘Kriah Mehanah’, click here. 

Third grade includes 32 sessions, each lasting 75 minutes, on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 PM or Thursdays from 5:30-6:45 PM.

Grades 4-5 – “Ivrit Safah Yafah” (The Beautiful Hebrew Language) 

The ‘Beautiful Hebrew Language’ program is designed for older elementary school students, Hebrew speakers, who have completed the process of acquiring reading and writing skills. 

Through various teaching methods, we continue to work on reading accuracy and fluency, as well as reading stamina – the ability to read over time without getting tired (this is part of the automation of reading). In the second year, there will be a gradual transition to reading without vowels. We will also continue to delve into various types of texts. 

Additional emphasis will be placed on expanding vocabulary and understanding written text even when not familiar with all the words, roots, connecting words, relationships, and more… 

Of course, the cultural aspect continues to be one of the pillars of the program – we will continue to enjoy festive celebrations suitable for the age. We will explore and deepen our understanding of holidays, while learning about their historical and ethical messages. We will get to know Israeli writers and poets, play, and engage in activities in Hebrew. 

In fourth grade, we begin to learn about and acknowledge national mourning days – the assassination of Rabin, Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day, and Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Hostile Actions. Of course, we address these topics with appropriate sensitivity and integrate age-appropriate content.

For more information about the curriculum for classes D-E, ‘Beautiful Hebrew Language,’ click here.

Class D includes 32 sessions, each lasting 75 minutes, on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:15 PM. 

“Mitbagrim BeIvrit” (Growing Up in Hebrew) – for Middle School”

This program is intended for Hebrew-speaking children who have acquired reading and writing skills and wish to deepen and practice the language, enrich their Hebrew toolbox, and be exposed to relevant and innovative content on Israel-related topics.

The program was developed after years of work with teenagers and incorporates materials relevant to children’s lives, project-based learning, independent exploration, and teamwork.

For more information about the curriculum for “Mitbagrim BeIvrit” (Growing Up in Hebrew) – for Middle School”, click here.

The program includes 32 sessions of 75 minutes each on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45.

In Emek we have room for everyone!

If you are not sure which group to register for, please contact us, and we’ll find the right fit for your child. Emek@jccotp.org