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Does this sound like your kids?
- Too much time on screens
- Bored or disruptive in school
- Under-challenged or not motivated
- Complain there’s nothing to do
- This thing you’re doing only because your biz bestie is (but its not even a good fit for you OR your biz)
Excited about learning
Self-motivated learners
Empathetic leaders
Cooperative at home and school
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You tried talking to the school
You try to keep them busy with activities
You wish they would do their work on their own
Let me show you what’s possible!
As a school librarian & gifted education specialist for over 30 years, I’ve mentored thousands of kids. Many children work on their self-directed projects over several months – or even years!
They develop their leadership abilities in real-life situations, helping others with their talents. Their self-esteem grows. They become transformed! And this transformation spills over into the classroom and home.
These girls had their first experience running a chesed (charity) project in Morah Malka’s 1st grade class collecting 700 coats for the poor. In 3rd grade they asked to run a toy drive for foster kids. They came in every day at recess for 2 months to work on it. Then the Covid lockdown hit and the whole school went remote. The toys were locked in school. In May they contacted me. “Mrs. Shagalov, we have to finish our project!” On their own initiative, they wrapped and delivered the toys to the ICare Foundation, completing their project.
At Recess!
J.S is a gifted student with a strong engineering talent. Through his elementary school years, we encouraged him to design cities, bridges, marble mazes and many other design projects. When he began middle school, he persuaded us to get our first 3D printer in the Library Innovation Lab. We put him in charge! He managed the entire program. He assembled and repaired the machines, directed his team, and trained the teachers and 3rd-8th graders in 3D design for 3 years. Then he selected and trained his replacements when he
graduated!
Getting to this point wasn’t easy.
I don’t know why, but schools seem to be the slowest of all to change. Too many kids are “falling between the cracks” because they need more choice in how they learn.
I’m a busy wife, mom, bubby, educator & artist with a few college degrees. But, I’ll tell you a secret. I’m also a high school dropout. I was a straight-A student but in my last year of public high school, I felt so stifled. I just couldn’t stand it anymore!
I don’t want any bright kids to suffer as I did!
But then… everything changed.
When I dropped out of public high school at age 17, I looked around for an alternative way to go to college. That’s when I found a small experimental school called the Unschool of New Haven. There were no paid teachers or staff at the Unschool. We all took turns being principal, guidance counselor, and secretary. We each decided what we needed to learn to get into college or start a career. Then we found college students to come and teach us those things.
When I became a school librarian, I made it my mission to try to recreate that experience for every student.
After college, I became a teacher. I was back in the education system again and nothing had changed! Teachers were still lecturing. Kids were still stuck in chairs yawning and filling out worksheets.
It wasn’t anyone’s fault. Everyone was doing the best they could. But the system itself was 100 years old and it wasn’t working for so many kids. It stifled the creativity of the teachers and the kids
- Talking to the principals … But they were mostly not so open to new ideas.
- Meeting with teachers … But they felt there was so much to teach and too little time to try anything new.
- Trying to change the curriculum …But there wasn’t much wiggle room.
- Many Creative Programs in the Library … And the kids loved them! But it still wasn’t putting them in charge of their own learning and it wasn’t changing the system.
Maybe we couldn’t change a whole school, but we could put each child in charge of his or her own project a little bit each day!
In just 15 minutes a day, the kids began to create amazing projects!
That’s how I began the “Shine Your Light” Passion Projects program. We invited the kids to start projects at recess, after school, and for gifted kids in a 30-minute/week pull-out program. With G-d’s help, I’ve coached more than 4,000 children, women, and teachers to develop their creativity, talents, and leadership abilities through passion project-based learning and I want to show you how you can do it, too!Here are just a few examples of Passion Projects kids have actually done:
Here are just a few examples of Passion Projects kids have actually done:
1st Graders collected 700 coats for the homeless and put kind notes in the pockets
A team of four 6th Graders organized and ran the 3D printing program at their school FOR 3 YEARS! A 9 year old boy researched and wrote a book to convince his uncle to quit smoking. P.S. It worked! 3 Nine year old girls ran a toy drive for foster kids A 7th grade girl redistributed leftover cafeteria meals as warm dinners for poor families A 10 year old published a book on Amazon - and it became a best seller!
A 6th grader ran lunchtime farbrengens and taught Tanya A 7 year old set a goal to be on time for school every morning. She organized her siblings to make it happen! Three 5TH Grade girls investigated bug infested bushes on the school playground and found organic remedies to resolve it
The kids were doing all the work and loving it!
The teachers and principals began to notice it. After a while, they wanted to try it in the classroom, too! The parents started noticing great changes at home. Kids were becoming more responsible. Their self-esteem was soaring!
I recently retired from my 20-year career as a school librarian and gifted education specialist at Emek Hebrew Academy and Yavneh Hebrew Academy.
I recently retired from my 20-year career as a school librarian and gifted education specialist at Emek Hebrew Academy and Yavneh Hebrew Academy.
Now, I want to help you and your kids with my PROVEN unique transformational program that has helped thousands of kids like yours. I can pretty much guarantee that with G-d’s help, you will see your kids do remarkable things! It will change their lives and how they see themselves
And your life will change, too!
I can’t wait to meet you inside our Shine Your Light Leadership Academy!
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Games & journals Posters & other resources! Monthly Q & A PLUS
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I can’t even explain in words how beautiful this is to have a Passion Project for kids. To start something and finish, and do chesed for others and for kids to have the feeling of GIVING. On every level it is amazing B”H.
It was a smashing success!! My six year old daughter wanted to make sight word cards for the neighborhood. We handed them out to kids we didn’t know, and it was so nice, in so many ways to create something useful for others, B”H!!! This fills a gap and offers a solution that works with the system and helps kids, teachers, parents, everyone!
CHANA VOOLA, Homeschooling Mom & Author
“Any time I have a question, I drop it in the chat box and the coaching team gets back to me within a day. It’s totally different from any program I’ve ever joined!”
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So, how do you get started with Passion Projects?
Warm-Ups!
Organizing Tips
The Creator Cards Game
Passion projects for kids as young as 6 foster a solution-driven growth mindset.
Kids grow naturally into responsible teachers and creative leaders as they design amazing, life-changing projects that they love!
Members of the academy receive exclusive access to the “Make Your Own Adventure” Starter Kit, featuring printable games, cards, posters & journals.
Talents & Strengths
On Whatsapp or our Heartbeat Hub
Network
Network
Meet and brainstorm with other creative families and educators
Gallery of Passion Projects
Submit your kids’ projects to our gallery to inspire us all!
Accountability & Motivation
Share your goals with us for momentum.
Brainstorming & Resource Sharing
You don't have to do it alone! Our supportive community will help you!
& CHALLENGES
Each month you’ll be able to download & print themed posters and challenges including Character Trait of the Month!
Download & print my calligraphy artnotes each month from classes given by leading educators to inspire you – PLUS new training & project ideas!
Monthly Q&A
Community Coaching Private Coaching Upgrade Option Innovation Lab Upgrade Option Curriculum Integration for Teachers Guidance for Parent/Teacher Conferences Project ReviewsIF YOU’RE ASKING YOURSELF…
DO YOU WANT YOUR KIDS TO:
See the relevance of what they’re learning?
Be creative & independent?
Be prepared for the “real world” with kindness?
Be ethical leaders who love Torah & mitzvahs?
Collaborate & communicate effectively?
In just 15 minutes a day, for less than the price of a pizza, you can transform the lives of your kids!
The kids do the work – the less you do, the better it is for them!
Isn’t all this worth 15 minutes of your time?
All games and prints are printable and ready for instant download.
Kids become the very best of who they are – even if they’re not doing well in school!
They create happy, meaningful and rewarding lives – in partnership with G-d. They experience real-life leadership & practical skill-building projects – starting at age 6! They gain entrepreneurial skills of innovation, creativity, resilience, grit & critical thinking – through real-life experience. Passion Projects build self-confidence – authentically. Kids age 6 & up
Gifted kids of any age Homeschoolers Gifted preschoolers Unschoolers Kids who enjoy extra challenges Kids who don’t “fit the mold” High-functioning autistic kids Teachers
Principals Aide Counselors Therapists Grandparents Uncles & Aunts Anyone who cares about kids!PLEASE NOTE:
This special membership price is for one family or one teacher. Additional households or teachers require separate memberships.
CAN ALSO EASILY BE ADAPTED FOR HIGH SCHOOL & SEMINARY!
I’m on a mission to Transform Jewish Education to meet the individual needs of ALL kids!
After 30 years of using this PROVEN SYSTEM to transform kids and schools from the inside-out, I want this to be a no-brainer choice for you. I want as many kids as possible to start creating their own absolutely life-changing, joy-making Passion Projects!
Advantages of Being a Founding Member in Shine Your Light Leadership Academy
You’ll have more attention from me.
You can help shape the program.
You’ll keep this low introductory price as long as you stay a member
Since many of the games are new, I will be asking you for feedback and testimonials to encourage others to give their kids and students the incredible joy of passion project-based learning.
You keep this crazy low Founding Members price for as long as you remain a member!
My son was instantly attracted to playing the Creator Cards game. At first he was stumped. Then he remembered that I had broken my glasses. So he set to work making pipe cleaner glasses for me… until it dawned on him that him that they wouldn’t work without lenses.
But, what was really special about this first experience was how it planted the seed for his desire to do something useful and creative and fun for someone else. The next day while getting ready for bed he said, “Mom, we need a chart for night time routine. I’ll make it!” He took ownership! And he didn’t stop there. He learned how to use Canva and now we have charts for morning routine, night time routine, and Shabbos prep! All because of this game. I can’t wait to see what he thinks of next!
Marina Tselner
Artist & Art Educator, Studio Art Heart
Working on this project with my 1st-grade girls, was a most empowering experience, both for myself as well as the students. Watching these little girls tackle homelessness, head-on, was inspiring.
They matured before my eyes, as they independently spearheaded the coat and sweater drive. Within an eight-week period, they collected over 750 pieces. As their empathy grew, so did their confidence and willingness to tackle very grown-up topics and ambitions. As an educator, I came to realize how truly independent young children can be. I found that across the board, my students transformed into becoming independent thinkers and self- starters. These skills will help carry them through life. What we all gained was truly priceless!
Morah Malka
1st grade morah, Emek Hebrew Academy
Yeshivas
Day Schools
Afterschool Programs
C-Teens
C-Kids
Hebrew Schools
Supplemental Schools
Synagogue Programs
Camps
At-Risk Programs
It’s going to turn them off. They have many interests and passions and crave multi-faceted projects.
Is your child smart but under-challenged? Always a step or two (or more) ahead of the class?
Your child has talents and maybe your school has no idea how to develop them. Or you’re a great teacher and you don’t want to just give your gifted and talented kids more worksheets.
Super smart kids come with their own particular set of challenges. It’s a very different kind of special needs.
I have more than 20 years of experience as a gifted education specialist and I can’t wait to help you integrate Passion Projects in the classroom and home!
A Printable Game Kit for Kids
We are so close to the revelation of Moshiach! It could be a child’s Passion Project that brings the final Geulah.
In the Shine Your Light Leadership Academy logo, there’s an alef inside the shining star. This represents the statement of the Rebbe, “If all you know is alef (the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet), then teach alef!”
Thank G-d, I’ve had the privilege to help thousands of kids teach, create, and share what matters most to them – like the two 3rd graders who created a mitzvah packet and generated more than 1,500 mitzvahs in their school in one week – and so many more!
All games and prints are printable and ready for instant download.
- When are the Innovation Lab Zoom and Q & A sessions and will they be recorded?Monthly Training and Q&A sessions are on the 4th Sunday of each month. Questions for the Q & A need to be submitted in advance.
Monthly Innovation Lab mastermind sessions:
The Jewish cohort meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month. (10:00 a.m. PST/1:00 p.m. EST/ 8:00 p.m. Israel)
The 7 Mitzvahs Cohort for our non-Jewish colleagues and friends meets on the 4th Sunday of each month. (10:00 a.m. PST/1:00 p.m. EST/ 8:00 p.m. Israel)
Other times may be available. If you can’t make a session, you can pre-submit questions and we’ll answer or brainstorm for you to listen to on the recording. - Is this a monthly subscription?Yes! Each month you will receive new resources to help you develop the creativity, leadership, and personal development of your kids – and you’ll enjoy them, too!
- What age is this for?Shine Your Light Academy will appeal to kids and teens ages 6 & Up and younger gifted children, too. Younger children can also do this with adult help. Passion Projects are also a wonderful family activity for everyone to get to know what means the most to them and to do great things together!
- How many copies of the game can I print?As many as you need! These games and resources are designed to be used again and again. Just buy it once and use it for years to come! Each license (purchase) is valid for one family or teacher. These files are for non-commercial use only and may not be distributed for free or for any form of compensation.
Please reach out to Rae at RAE@HOLYSPARKS.COM if you have any questions about schoolwide licenses or consulting. - How long do Passion Projects take?That totally depends on the kids. It can take 5 minutes, a week, 6 months off-and-on, a year, or it can become a lifelong pursuit. That’s the beauty of Passion Projects! They open up the lifelong joyful passions and life mission of the child.
- How much work is this going to be for me?When a kid is self-motivated in the direction of their passions, THEY do all the work, not you. Your job as mentor is to help facilitate in the beginning and if they ask for help. Mostly you’ll be having meaningful discussions that will deepen your connection to your kids.
- Will I get immediate access to my downloads?Yes. As soon as you make your purchase, you’ll get an email with an invitation to our Academy Heartbeat Hub where you can dowload your printables and take the Make Your Own Adventure course. If you don’t receive your log-in email within an hour, check your spam or promotions folder. If you don’t see it, email me at rae@holysparks.com
- Do you have a guarantee?Yes. You have 7 days to have a look around the resource library and request a refund if it doesn’t suit you.
- Do you have a Passion Projects program like this for women?Yes! Check out my Passion Projects Mastermind for Jewish women at www.CreativeJewishSoul.com for my monthly and weekly programs.
- What services do you offer for schools?Contact me at rae@holysparks.com for a free consult to customize a package for your school. Ask about our curriculum support, in-service training, & all-school discount!
- I'm not Jewish. Can I join too?Yes, we want all children to shine their light! We have a separate Innovation Lab 7 Mitzvahs cohort for our non-Jewish friends and colleagues. Please note that this cohort is also led from the Jewish perspective and all of our teachings are according to the Torah.
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