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Teaching Creatively

by Jonathan Gutman, Adath Israel What I enjoy most about working with children with different learning needs is that everyone learns in their own distinct way. When working with children with different learning needs, it's not the same old story every time. Not only that but, it makes me and my teacher think about creative ways to teach kids. I enjoy teaching kids with different learning needs because it gives me a need to create creative lesson plans and try different things throughout the lesson to keep the kids engaged. Not only is it helpful for me to teach [...]

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What I’ve Learned as a TAP Teen

by Judah Blitstein, Germantown Jewish Centre I learned about TAP from the education director at the synagogue’s Hebrew school, where I now work. I had previously mentioned to her that I really enjoyed working with disabled and neurodivergent kids; it is fulfilling, engaging, and often fun, as well. So, when this opportunity came across her doorstep, she felt as if I was the perfect candidate for this program. And she was right. TAP has taught me leaps and bounds about myself, how I think, how I work with others, and generally how to be a better person. TAP has [...]

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A Little Boost

by Imara Kay, Temple Sholom I am proud to be a TAP teen because TAP has helped me become more mindful when working with kids. As a songleader, I don’t have a classroom. Instead, the kids come into the sanctuary for song sessions. Sunday school takes place in the mornings, and often the kids who come in are tired or just aren’t engaged. TAP has helped understand that just because the kids aren’t doing what you want them to do, doesn’t mean that they don’t want to be engaged and learning. Sometimes, they need a little extra boost. TAP [...]

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