Multicultural Book of the Week: Jewish Culture

A Book Review from Floyd Cooper:

Jewish Culture: History, Humor, and Humanity


Jewish literature that spans the globe and imparts wisdom
By Etta Miller

Most of the Jewish children's literature that many read tend to be didactic: It set out to teach lessons, not to entertain. Today Jewish children's literature informs, inspires, amuses, and tackles larger themes, including coming of age and coming to terms with the past. The characters are full characters, growing up in a variety of cultures -- and mixed cultures. The following ten titles possess a richness of character and storyline that make them especially memorable.

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Math as Easy as One-Two-Three

Given the fact that all children learn in their own way, why not introduce a multi-sensory way for students to remember their math skills?

One city in New Jersey has implemented the Singapore Math method to help students gain confidence in the traditionally difficult math course.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/01/education/01math.html?_r=1&src=me&ref=general

If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at cjoyjavier@gmail.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/.