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Finding Community From the Very Beginning

/ by Lauryn Smith

For Rachel and her son, Caleb, First Friends has become more than a weekly gathering—it’s a place where they both feel accepted, supported and at home.

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Make Dipped Apples for Rosh Hashanah

by Robyn Reiser, Keshet Teacher Students at Keshet’s Transition Program are making dipped apples for Rosh Hashanah. We wanted to share the directions so that you could make your own version at home! Both written and visual instructions are included below. What You’ll Need• Apples• Chocolate chips• Honey• Marshmallow Fluff• Plates• Knives• Microwave safe bowl 1. Sanitize hands 2. Grab a plate and knife 3. Cut apple into 3 equal pieces 4. Melt chocolate in microwave  5. Dip one apple […]

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Back to School, Back to Belonging

For some students, getting back into the school routine takes more than a few days. Keshet Occupational Therapist Ally Abbinanti shares how sensory supports, predictable routines and connection can help students navigate the transition back to school and find their sense of belonging.

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Finding Community From the Very Beginning

For Rachel and her son, Caleb, First Friends has become more than a weekly gathering—it’s a place where they both feel accepted, supported and at home.

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