The Dreaded “Covid-Positive” Note from School In this time of COVID-19, most families will receive notifications about classmates and daycare friends testing positive. Guided by the Jewish values of pikuah nefesh (preserving good health), bikur cholim (visiting the sick) and lashon hara (guarding against gossip), parents can support their children and their classmates through quarantine and recovery. Read more »
How to Talk to Children About Antisemitism We've pulled together a short list of links and resources that parents may find helpful in discussions with their children. This post also includes book list recommendations. Read more »
The 2023 Quick Guide to Celebrating Passover With Kids Need ideas for enjoying Passover with your kids? Use this one-page guide for quick story, activity, and recipe suggestions by age. Read more »
How to Make Play Dough Making play dough is a fun way for kids to use their imagination, and it only requires two simple ingredients – flour and salt. Kids can make anything from monsters to trees, or rainbows to caterpillars, or even practice braiding play dough challah! Read more »
9 Books Celebrating Neurodiversity This book list features picture books and middle-grade books centering the experiences of neurodiverse characters. This is a great jumping-off point for kids who are eager to see themselves in a story and for those who need a little help relating to friends and family. Read more »
Amazing Graphic Novels That Help Kids Learn Perseverance and Grit The following graphic novels are great starting points for children (or grown-ups) who may need an occasional reminder that meeting goals doesn’t always happen overnight. Read more »
PJ Library and PJ Our Way Authors and Illustrators Win 2022 Literary Awards The Association of Jewish Libraries announced its 2022 Sydney Taylor Book Award winners and honorees. Read more »
The 2022 Quick Guide to Celebrating Purim With Kids Purim begins in the evening on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 and ends in the evening of Thursday, March 17th, 2022. Read more »
Inspiring Jewish Adventure Stories For Kids If your readers are all about epic adventures, they will love these Jewish picture and middle grade books. Read more »
Make Your Own Happy Box Everyone feels scared or down sometimes. Put together a Happy Box to open whenever you need some comfort. Read more »