Hebrew+Through+Movement

Shalom and welcome to עִבְרִית בִּתְנוּעָה, or “Hebrew through Movement,” a language acquisition strategy in which students learn Hebrew by hearing and responding to Hebrew commands. = = =HTM is based on the premise that the human brain is naturally programmed to learn languages and that we can teach more effectively if we follow the process by which infants acquire their first language. This involves a ‘conversation’ between adult and child during which the adult suggests actions to the child and the child responds by acting. = =HTM introduces Hebrew in a playful and meaningful way, creating a positive first link between children and Hebrew. Ot is supported by the latest brain research on learning, providing an aural foundation for Hebrew that opens the door to more facile Hebrew decoding and reading. At KI we teach Hebrew through Movement in grades 1-6 alongside regular Tefillah to pave the way for Hebrew decoding at a later age. =

**Want to know more? Watch this video:** media type="custom" key="26177786" Our goals for Hebrew though Movement in the first two phases are listed below: The students will be able to: The students will be able to: __Foundational Level I Vocabulary__ This is a pronunciation guide for Unit 1 - the first vocabulary your child will hear/. More pronunciation guides can be found at [|Hebrewthoughmovement.org]
 * **//Phase 1 (2013-2014)//**
 * Follow single commands
 * Follow two commands
 * Manipulate objects within the classroom
 * Understand some holiday and synagogue-based vocabulary
 * Reverse roles with the teacher and begin to offer commands of their own || **//Phase 2 (students in 3rd - 6th grade 2014-15)//**
 * Follow more complex commands
 * Integrate holiday and classroom themes with TPR commands
 * Respond to Hebrew flash cards that accompany simple commands
 * Respond כֵּן and לֹא to simple questions or commands
 * Offer some novel responses when giving commands [|[1]]
 * Integrate Jewish value words with TPR commands ||

media type="custom" key="26177774" This is a sample lesson for Unit 2 so you can get a sense of what happens at Hebrew though Movement at KI. More sample lessons can also be found at the Hebrew Through Movement website

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