Media Balance is an important topic this year at the OJCS, and it’s one that we’ve been working on with students for many years. Students of all ages can learn and understand the lessons connected to finding a healthy balance of time online. For our younger students, I love using the book Unplugged by Steve … Continue reading Finding Media Balance at Any Age
Summer is here but the learning doesn’t have to end. Help prevent the Summer Slide with our OJCS Summer Reading Challenge. This year we want to push our students to tackle some chapter books. This can include listening to audio chapter books too! Check out some great summer reading recommendations: Awesome Summer Reads for Grades … Continue reading The OJCS Summer Reading Challenge – Grades 4-8
Summer vacation is here, but the learning doesn’t have to stop! Beat the summer slide and keep young minds sharp with The OJCS Summer Reading Challenge bingo! Get all of the details about this challenge on the reading challenge document below. And if you lose your copy, you can use this doc to print a … Continue reading The OJCS Summer Reading Challenge For K-3
Get ready for your day of incredibly fun competition at our OJCS Maccabiah Games! This story is sure to get you pumped up. Today we read Shark Vs. Train by Chris Barton and Tom Lichtenheld.
Sun’s out, school’s out, and it’s time to get swept away in a fantastic summer read! This list is bursting with stories for tweens and teens, from heart-fluttering crushes to epic quests. Dive into fantastical worlds filled with magic and mythical creatures, or explore the joys (and awkward moments) of friendship and first loves. Whether … Continue reading Awesome Summer Reads for Middle School
Calling all bookworms! Summer’s here and it’s the perfect time to dive into a fantastic story. This reading list is jam-packed with adventures, mysteries, and laugh-out-loud moments, all picked just for amazing readers like our grades 4s and 5s. So grab a comfy spot, get ready to explore new worlds, and let the summer reading … Continue reading Awesome Summer Reads for Grades 4 and 5
Today we read a funny story for summer by the hilarious Margaret Mahy. This book is called The Great White Man-Eating Shark and is illustrated by Jonathan Allen. I know our students love a funny story and this is definitely one of them! And check out some awesome shark crafts at artsymomma.com!
Here is a super fun summer reading list designed to ignite the imaginations of our vibrant grade 2 and 3 students! Bursting with adventure, laughter, and a dash of magic, these handpicked titles promise to transform the lazy days of summer into unforgettable escapades. So, grab a cozy blanket, find a shady spot beneath a … Continue reading Awesome Summer Reads – Grades 2 and 3
Summer is a time for fun and adventures, but it’s also important to keep those young minds sharp! To prevent summer learning loss and get ready for a fantastic new school year, here’s a summer reading list packed with engaging books for kindergarten and grade 1 students. I’ve included stories that are perfect for those … Continue reading Awesome Summer Reads – JK to Grade 1
Today we read the cool and creepy book ‘In Search of the Hidden Giant’ by Jeanne Willis and Ruth Brown. You can pause at each page and look for the hidden giant. They are pretty hard to find and a big screen might make it easier! If you don’t find them, don’t worry, it’s a … Continue reading In Search of the Hidden Giant