We study Biblical Hebrew here at Thetravelingclassroom. We want to understand the culture and people who wrote the Bible. By understanding the mindset of the ancient Hebrews, we can better understand the context of the Bible and correctly interpret its contents. Here is an great introductory video that will help you understand more of the importance of studying ancient paleo Hebrew:
Not only do I enjoy studying Biblical Hebrew on my own but I also love to teach it to my children:)
Below you will find materials that I have created to help my children learn and understand Biblical Hebrew.
Click on any of the pictures below to learn more about each item. Each item I have listed in my store where you can easily access and download them. Some are paid items, while others I offer for free as a blessing to you. I will be periodically updating this page so be sure to follow along so you can receive updates of newly created items and flash freebies:)
This unit is packed with hands on activities. We worked on it for a little over a month. One of the activities is a puppet poem activity. It includes poetry as well as teaching the ancient Hebrew meaning for the words mother and father. It is a funny poem that really catches the kids attention. These are the puppets we made for dramatic play to go along with our rhyming poem
We also studied acrostic poetry and discussed it's use in the Bible. This was a very common type of poetry that is found in the ancient Biblical text. The kids then had a chance to make their own acrostic poetry based on the what they learned on the Hebrew root words for mother and father. Here is an example for mother. It's so sweet...:)
This is another activity that is included in the unit. It is the "Evolution of the ABC's" flapbook.
This is a little project that goes along with the next unit for Beit. The second Hebrew letter in the Hebrew alphabet is beit. This letter also means house. Below are some examples of the kids constructions of ancient houses. This unit will be released soon!
We are not exactly sure how all the ancients lived but this definitely could have been one style of home:)
This is a really fun Bible Study for kids. First the kids filled in the blanks on each worksheet, then they stapled them together into an accordion fold. We then added them to our Hebrew notebook. This is an awesome way to learn and understand the Biblical Concept of a "Yoke". This activity engages the learner to think about the meaning of "being yoked" through different Bible Verses and apply it to their life.
We used it as an accordion fold for our Hebrew Notebooks but it could be used for many other things as well. You could use it for a lap book, notebook, wall posters - just to name a few!
This is a fun way to learn how to use a scale! My kids loved it and I´m sure yours will too!
You can either build the scale yourself for the kids to use or let them help you and build one for themselves to take home- it´s super easy and takes less then 15 min!
Then just print out the colorful paper weights, laminate if you want with the mats and your all ready to go.
It was really fun for the 2 youngest to pull out the measuring tape and ruler and go to town measuring things & drawing lines.
They felt so big like they were doing some really complicated math stuff:)
We also had fun using our homemade scale...a lot of things got weighed and measured in our house!
We use the above resources to practice reading and writing in Hebrew. We learn ancient Paleo Hebrew, Modern Hebrew, and cursive Hebrew. I have them say the letter each time they write it and draw a picture so that they also understand it's pictograph meaning.
We´ve really enjoyed making things to go along with our curriculum, one fun project was making the Ancient Land of the Hebrews hidden letters & word pictures Drawing. You can download it on the freebies page!
Another favorite part has been our word pictures...I can´t help but look at Hebrew words now and analyze them and try to figure out their word pictures ...who thought Ancient Hebrew would be so fun!
If you are not familiar with Hebrew word pictures or pictographs you can learn more about it here.
I have also made Hebrew Word Picture Cards or Pictographs for each of the Feasts in the Bible. I am also working on kid crafts and activities for each feast.
Fun Feast of Trumpets pencil (or pen) toppers to give to your friends and family during the High Holy days! Just print ( on card stock for a nicer look), cut, fold, and add to your favorite pencil or pen!
Includes 9 different styles in English and Hebrew! With blank labels and a Pencil Bin Label too!
Need something fun to do? How about a historical cultural Readers Theater? Just Print and Go!
Everything you need to have your own Readers Theater presentation for the Historical Medio—Persian event that the Jews today celebrate as Purim!
You will find a kid friendly color coded reading , writing prompts, audience props, a craftivity, an introduction to Purim, and puppet pictures.
This is a mini book and easy reader based on the Biblical character Esther. This is a great addition to your Purim celebrations or for use anytime of year.
This book encourages children to be brave and do the right thing when people are mean to them or their friends - What did Esther do? Esther told the king!
Click on any of the pictures below to learn more about each item. Each item I have listed in my store where you can easily access and download them. Some are paid items, while others I offer for free as a blessing to you. I will be periodically updating this page so be sure to follow along so you can receive updates of newly created items and flash freebies:)
This unit is packed with hands on activities. We worked on it for a little over a month. One of the activities is a puppet poem activity. It includes poetry as well as teaching the ancient Hebrew meaning for the words mother and father. It is a funny poem that really catches the kids attention. These are the puppets we made for dramatic play to go along with our rhyming poem
We also studied acrostic poetry and discussed it's use in the Bible. This was a very common type of poetry that is found in the ancient Biblical text. The kids then had a chance to make their own acrostic poetry based on the what they learned on the Hebrew root words for mother and father. Here is an example for mother. It's so sweet...:)
This is an example of the acrostic poem for father.
This is another activity that is included in the unit. It is the "Evolution of the ABC's" flapbook.
This is a little project that goes along with the next unit for Beit. The second Hebrew letter in the Hebrew alphabet is beit. This letter also means house. Below are some examples of the kids constructions of ancient houses. This unit will be released soon!
We are not exactly sure how all the ancients lived but this definitely could have been one style of home:)
Equally Yoked Bible Study For Kids A Foldable Interactive Notebook
This is a really fun Bible Study for kids. First the kids filled in the blanks on each worksheet, then they stapled them together into an accordion fold. We then added them to our Hebrew notebook. This is an awesome way to learn and understand the Biblical Concept of a "Yoke". This activity engages the learner to think about the meaning of "being yoked" through different Bible Verses and apply it to their life.
We used it as an accordion fold for our Hebrew Notebooks but it could be used for many other things as well. You could use it for a lap book, notebook, wall posters - just to name a few!
The girls made some cute frames from the paper scraps...
Ancient Hebrew Memory Game
This is the flash card memory game. It is very similar to the standard memory game but with ancient Hebrew letters and their pictograph meanings. So simple, even a preschooler can understand:)
k-1st Equally Yoked Measurement Data Weight Scale Math Centers
This is a fun way to learn how to use a scale! My kids loved it and I´m sure yours will too!
You can either build the scale yourself for the kids to use or let them help you and build one for themselves to take home- it´s super easy and takes less then 15 min!
Then just print out the colorful paper weights, laminate if you want with the mats and your all ready to go.
It was really fun for the 2 youngest to pull out the measuring tape and ruler and go to town measuring things & drawing lines.
They felt so big like they were doing some really complicated math stuff:)
We also had fun using our homemade scale...a lot of things got weighed and measured in our house!
Ancient Paleo Hebrew & Modern Hebrew Cards
This is a fun way to learn and understand Ancient Hebrew. Just print and laminate or put in page protectors and they are ready for any wall or notebook or just to use on their own! This product was made to accompany our Ancient Hebrew curriculum.
These cards will help you and your students remember all of the Ancient Hebrew letters in block letters, paleo letters, cursive letters, with their ancient pictures, as well as each letter´s numerical equivalents. These aleph bet learning cards are sure to add to any class....Enjoy!
These cards will help you and your students remember all of the Ancient Hebrew letters in block letters, paleo letters, cursive letters, with their ancient pictures, as well as each letter´s numerical equivalents. These aleph bet learning cards are sure to add to any class....Enjoy!
Ancient Aleph Bet Paleo Hebrew alphabet Chart
This is the Ancient Hebrew Aleph Bet (alphabet) all on one page.
We´ve really enjoyed making things to go along with our curriculum, one fun project was making the Ancient Land of the Hebrews hidden letters & word pictures Drawing. You can download it on the freebies page!
Another favorite part has been our word pictures...I can´t help but look at Hebrew words now and analyze them and try to figure out their word pictures ...who thought Ancient Hebrew would be so fun!
If you are not familiar with Hebrew word pictures or pictographs you can learn more about it here.
I have also made Hebrew Word Picture Cards or Pictographs for each of the Feasts in the Bible. I am also working on kid crafts and activities for each feast.
Passover Lamb Craftivity
A fun Passover activity to help learn the aleph bet and a little bit more about Passover.
Passover Bingo - The Exodus from Egypt
A Great Gift or Activity for your Passover Celebration!
A fun Passover activity to help learn more Hebrew words and a little bit more about Passover.
A fun Passover activity to help learn more Hebrew words and a little bit more about Passover.
Passover Cards in Hebrew and English
Feast of Trumpets - Yom Teruah - Greeting Cards
Fun Feast of Trumpets cards to send greetings to your friends and family during the High Holy days. Just print ( on card stock for a nicer look), cut, fold, and add your personalized message inside!
Includes 6 different card styles in English and Hebrew!
Includes 6 different card styles in English and Hebrew!
Feast of Trumpets - Yom Teruah - Interactive Notebook
Feast of Trumpets - Yom Teruah -Jewish High Holy Days-Pencil Topper Kit
Fun Feast of Trumpets pencil (or pen) toppers to give to your friends and family during the High Holy days! Just print ( on card stock for a nicer look), cut, fold, and add to your favorite pencil or pen!
Includes 9 different styles in English and Hebrew! With blank labels and a Pencil Bin Label too!
FREE Shofar Craftivities
Fun Shofar Craftivity - Count to 10 towards Yom Kippur during the High Holy days or for any other craft projects! Just print, color, cut, fold, and add to cut paper towel roll!
Includes 4 different styles to choose from ! With blank Shofar included too!
Includes 4 different styles to choose from ! With blank Shofar included too!
Counting the Omer Counting Sheets
Looking for something different to start counting the omer during Passover this year??
Well you found it.
Five different Sheets to decorate how you please.
Well you found it.
Five different Sheets to decorate how you please.
“A Shortbread Cookie Version of Purim”! - Readers Theater-Writing Prompts,Craft
Need something fun to do? How about a historical cultural Readers Theater? Just Print and Go!
Everything you need to have your own Readers Theater presentation for the Historical Medio—Persian event that the Jews today celebrate as Purim!
You will find a kid friendly color coded reading , writing prompts, audience props, a craftivity, an introduction to Purim, and puppet pictures.
This is a mini book and easy reader based on the Biblical character Esther. This is a great addition to your Purim celebrations or for use anytime of year.
This book encourages children to be brave and do the right thing when people are mean to them or their friends - What did Esther do? Esther told the king!
Free Jewish Holidays Ribbon Calendar
This goes with my 2013 Calendar Bundle! (Spanish and English) You can check them out here-English Calendar-and Spanish Calendar.
FREE Psalm 119 Handwriting & Penmanship Copy work
(Hebrew Aleph Bet)
Demo
Many Blessings to you in your studies! Baruchim Chaverim!
This is awesome!! I studied both Biblical and Modern Hebrew in school and want to at least teach the aleph-bet to my kids so this would be perfect :)
ReplyDeleteThat's so wonderful you want to teach your children Hebrew! Hebrew is a beautiful language with so much meaning...I am still learning new things!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to introduce Hebrew to little ones!
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