Keshet Transition students are celebrating the High Holidays by making their own paper plate shofars! Check out the visual and written instructions to make one at home.
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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