Orthographic Mapping in Hebrew
What is orthographic mapping in Hebrew? Why is it important? How do children achieve it? The fundamental first task of learning to read is decoding.
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The Hebrew Scouts Literacy Blog
Welcome to our Hebrew Literacy blog library! Here, you’ll discover a treasure trove of insights, tips, and tools to support your journey as a Hebrew literacy educator. Explore our collection of articles, where we delve into the science of Hebrew reading, Torah study, and practical teaching strategies.
Error Correction Procedures
When teaching Kriah, even the smallest detail can make a big difference. Missing a crucial detail such as providing feedback or opportunities to correct errors, can lead to repeated errors, forming habits that are hard to break.
At Hebrew Scouts, our mission is to make Hebrew literacy accessible and enjoyable for all children. That’s why I’ve written a new blog post to ensure that the obvious is, well, obvious!
Read on to discover the importance of correcting errors in Kriah instruction and how to do it effectively.
The Orton-Gillingham Approach and Teaching Hebrew to Second Language Learners
The Orton-Gillingham approach has transformed English literacy intervention, but can its principles be successfully applied to teaching Hebrew as a second language? While the approach’s
When can children start reading decodable books?
It is not necessary to wait until a child learns all the letters before beginning reading word and stories.
Is Vocabulary Necessary for Hebrew Reading?
Does vocabulary hinder or catapult Hebrew reading fluency? With English literacy learning, everyone agrees that vocabulary is foundational to early reading. What about Hebrew?
Mesorah and Kriah
Learning to read Hebrew is not just a means to an end, but serves as a spiritual experience of its own. What we call mesorah
One Nation, One G-d, One Torah, One Israel
Throughout our long and fascinating history, Jewish communities in far-flung lands have maintained their own specific ways of pronouncing the vowels and consonants they read in the Torah and Torah literature. Despite these variations, there is unity. The Jewish people are one nation, with one G-d, one Torah, and one Land of Israel.
The Animals of Hebrew Scouts
Adam HaRishon named each creature, the Midrash tells us, intuitively recognizing the spiritual energy with which it was created. He also recognized that animals, while
