SESL and Passover
Sarah Parkes Sarah Parkes

SESL and Passover

Passover celebrates the Israelites journey from slavery to freedom. Central to the celebration is the Passover seder, which is storytelling at its best!  

There are many Passover texts that can be explored through the lens of social, emotional, and spiritual learning. I am sharing the following texts as examples to illustrate the types of questions and activities that can be applied to any text you choose.

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SESL Purim Lessons
Sarah Parkes Sarah Parkes

SESL Purim Lessons

In this blog, you'll find texts, questions, and exercises designed to support the social, emotional, and spiritual growth of your learners while learning about the holiday of Purim.

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How Are You Feeling?
Sarah Parkes Sarah Parkes

How Are You Feeling?

We all know what it feels like when someone takes the time to check in on us - to ask how we are doing and to really listen to the answer. Daily check-in’s with our students provide the opportunity to make them feel seen and heard.

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