I agree that you need to work on bullying from two sides. the first is a zero tolerance. The second and this is not always done is to build community in our school that supports every child, and provide a sense of responsibility to each other. Children also need role models who not only talk the talk but walk the walk.

hi here is how I have taught parsha in the past
you first need to know what is important in the parsha that you want to focus on

first day of the week when I start I do more of an overview, and as the days go by I add details but ALWAYS reviewing what was  done before.


try to bring in something special/ hands on for the parsha as you are learning about it.  it is so important to make it interactive

at the end of the week we role play the parsha (with props)

sometimes when we are in transition like waiting on line to wash our hands I'll asked questions from the parsha

songs are great

keep coloring pages of the parsha in your classroom so during free time they can color  -then when you see them discuss what they are coloring.

different parsha books in the classroom- the kids will love to look at them and then also they will be reviewing

our school is considering moving the cut off date from Sept to Dec 31 meaning that the children coming into three year old nursery would have to be 3 by Dec 31 instead of Sept 1
any thoughts how this will effect the classroom/ educational goals/