About us
My First Jewish Readers is a reading series written for our children; our goal was to make a holistic reading program that makes learning how to read a fun and meaningful experience. We have carefully crafted all our stories to make them fun and meaningful encounters that our children and students can read, think about and learn from.
Educationally our readers are founded on effective researched-based pedagogy, in best educational practice. What sets us apart is we have focused on the reader as well. Reading in context for children is inherently important especially in their early educational years and is shown to have great benefits in their academic progression. Our readers focus on the child, their world and their culture to provide them with the best opportunities for success.
Our promise
Most important of all, we have focused on what is best for the spiritual and moral development, chinuch al tahras hakodesh, of the reader. All our books contain Torah values, kosher images and lessons that your children and students can relate to.
Our promise to you is to provide a reading program that is uncompromising in its educational value, while promoting our Torah values and commitment towards chinuch al taharas hakodesh.
We hope your children and students enjoy them as much as our children have!
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jewish phonics-based reading program?
A structured, systematic approach to teaching reading using letter\u2013sound relationships, designed with Jewish context, values, and imagery so children see themselves and their world in what they read.
What defines these readers as Jewish?
All the My First Jewish Reader resources aim to be 'Al Taharas Hakodesh' - Jewish, Torah-based content and values, right down to the images used inclduing only Kosher animals. We hope the student reading doesnt only gain reading skills but also good middos and to reinforce their Torah education.
How does My First Jewish Reader support Jewish General Studies?
Each reader integrates phonics with age-appropriate comprehension, vocabulary, and culturally relevant content. Our growing Resource Pack adds printable Common & Special Words lists, flashcards, and Torah-based General Studies materials to reinforce classroom learning.
Is it suitable for both classrooms and home use?
Yes. Educators use the series for whole-class and small-group instruction; parents use it at home for targeted practice and confident independent reading.
What ages or levels is the series designed for?
Early readers and emerging readers. Each book introduces a small set of sounds while revisiting those previously learned, building step-by-step fluency and comprehension.
How do subscriptions and the Coloring Activity Reader work?
Schools and educators can subscribe yearly for a print license of the Coloring Activity Reader (Series One or Series One & Two), with an optional Resource Pack. This keeps costs low for classrooms while giving students an engaging, take-home version of each book.