Israeli Kindergarten

Age 3

Expanding and integrating spoken Hebrew knowledge

Class duration: 40 minutes

This experiential unit's goal is to expand vocabulary, improve oral expression and strengthen the connection with Israeli culture. The curriculum focuses on themes from the children's day-to-day life, e.g. senses, my neighborhood and everyday activities. The process is accompanied by learning aids and puppets that create a fun and enticing learning environment

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Lee and Ben study nature

Age 5

Pre-literacy skills

Class duration: 50 minutes

This unit is dedicated to getting to know the Hebrew alphabet and preparing the children to beginning to read and write in Hebrew. It focuses on visual and auditory recognition and properly writing the letters and naming them, within the framework of an enticing story. The children build the most basic confidence in written Hebrew and create the necessary infrastructure for reading

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Reading and writing with Noam and Alma

Ages 7-9

Consolidating reading and writing skills

Class duration: 50 minutes

In this unit we embark on a fascinating journey to far away countries and complete the process of acquiring Hebrew diacritics. We use interactive and experiential learning to consolidate the children's reading fluency, deepen their reading comprehension skills and expand their vocabulary. This is the stage in which reading is transformed from a technical task to a captivating experience that grants the children a sturdy basis and a high level of self-confidence to use Hebrew

Admission to this unit is contingent upon a placement test

Reading and writing with the Ivritli crew

Ages 10-14

Acquiring reading and writing skills

Class duration: 50 minutes

This unit bridges the gap to full reading and writing proficiency for Hebrew speaking children. It harnesses the children's existing language knowledge to a methodical process of learning the Hebrew alphabet and diacritics. It is an experiential journey that creates a sturdy base of literacy as well as confidence to use written Hebrew

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Noam and Alma in search for the treasure

Ages 10-14

Exposure to reading without diacritics and work on various language topics

Class duration: 50 minutes

In this unit Hebrew becomes a means of self-expression and creative expression. We use exploration activities and dialogue to help the children improve their oral and written expressive capabilities and consolidate Hebrew as an inextricable part of their identity

Admission to this unit is contingent upon a placement test

Ivritli's escape room

Ages 10-14

Writing skills enhancement and exposure to high register Hebrew

Class duration 50 minutes

In this unit we let our imagination, curiosity and critical thinking take charge, using language challenges and deciphering clues. We focus on developing writing skills and enriching the vocabulary at a high-register level. It is a fascinating journey of exploration, discovery and articulate self-expression

Admission to this unit is contingent upon a placement test

Nitsanim

Ages 3-5

Fostering spoken language skills in early childhood

Class duration: 40 minutes

This is the first enticing step in the world of Hebrew! The children discover Hebrew while also learning about themes from everyday life, holidays and seasons. This is done via songs, stories, craft activities and games. This rich program lays the deep foundations of language from the very beginning

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Alim rishonim 2

Ages 10-14

Spoken Hebrew exposure and acquisition

Class duration: 50 minutes

We make Hebrew an active means of communication for the children, via content that is relevant to their world. At this level of instruction, we focus on carrying on a conversation, understanding context and instilling confidence in the kids to express themselves and communicate in Hebrew

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The Magic Garden

Age 4

Developing phonological awareness

Class duration: 40 minutes

This magical unit provides a smooth transition to the world of Hebrew sounds. In this world we develop phonological awareness, which is an essential basis for beginning to read and write. The children enrich their Hebrew and deepen their connection to the Israeli culture, while also acquiring new tools and confidently building the infrastructure to transition to reading and writing in the following years

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?What shall I be when I grow up

Ages 6-9

Beginning to read and write

Class duration: 50 minutes

This is the exciting moment in which letters turn into words! In this unit the children discover the magic of Hebrew diacritics (kamatz, patach, hirik and shva), which enables them to decode written Hebrew and embark on their journey to read and write on their own. We connect sounds to create words and develop initial skills of self-expression via writing, thereby granting the kids a gateway to the world of Hebrew and strengthening their self-efficacy and enjoyment from the Hebrew language

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Noam and Alma in search for the treasure

Ages 7-9

Exposure to reading without diacritics and work on various language topics

Class duration: 50 minutes

In this unit Hebrew becomes a means of self-expression and creative expression. We use exploration activities and dialogue to help the children improve their oral and written expressive capabilities and consolidate Hebrew as an inextricable part of their identity

Admission to this unit is contingent upon a placement test

Reading and writing with Noam and Alma

Ages 10-14

Consolidating reading and writing skills

Class duration: 50 minutes

In this unit we embark on a fascinating journey to far away countries and complete the process of acquiring Hebrew diacritics. We use interactive and experiential learning to consolidate the children's reading fluency, deepen their reading comprehension skills and expand their vocabulary. This is the stage in which reading is transformed from a technical task to a captivating experience that grants the children a sturdy basis and a high level of self-confidence to use Hebrew

Admission to this unit is contingent upon a placement test

Ivritli's culture channel

Ages 10-14

Consolidating reading without diacritics and work on various language topics

Class duration: 50 minutes

This is a fascinating journey to four enticing worlds: comics, music, film and folklore. In this unit the students enhance their Hebrew via creating and analyzing scenes and folktales. They make Hebrew a living tool that is relevant for expressing themselves in the arenas that interest them

Admission to this unit is contingent upon a placement test

Beginning to read and write

Ages 15-18

Acquiring reading and writing skills

Class duration: 50 minutes

This accelerated track is for Hebrew speaking teenagers. It bridges the gap between spoken Hebrew to reading and writing skills. The unit focuses on transforming the auditory knowledge of Hebrew to a strong tool for literacy: from systematic decoding of letters and diacritics to articulate writing in script letters (ktav). This professional unit grants teenagers the confidence to read in Hebrew and to express themselves in written Hebrew

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Alim rishonim 1

Ages 6-9

Spoken Hebrew exposure and acquisition

Class duration: 50 minutes

The children gradually build their self confidence in speaking Hebrew, as well as understanding basic instructions and acquiring essential day-to-day vocabulary, via games, songs and experiential activities. Thus, Hebrew becomes an enjoyable and engaging means of communication for them

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Alim rishonim 3

Ages 15-18

Spoken Hebrew exposure and acquisition

Class duration: 50 minutes

This program is tailor-made for teenagers and focuses on developing conversational skills and self-expression, through subjects that interest them. It is an enticing way of building a strong bilingual identity and a mastery of Hebrew

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