Summary
Rivka and Bubbie are determined to make the best challah. Bubbie has always been too busy to cook but now that she has time her and her granddaughter, Rivka work together to make the best challah. Their first try was a disaster but Rivka’s mom tells them to keep trying. They try over and over again with much trial and error. Finally they make a delicious challah and share it with their family.
Theme(s):
Perseverance
Personal Response
This story is a wonderful story showing family tradition and perseverance. It shows students that you may not always succeed the first time doing something, or even the next few times after that. I also love the phrase the mother says, “Practice makes progress” which could be a phrase the class uses and is displayed in the classroom.
Teaching Ideas
After reading, students can write about a time that they did not succeed doing something the first time. Did they give up easily or did they try again? What did they do to get persevering?
Recommended Reading Level
Grade 01, Grade 02, Grade 03, Grade 04, Grade 05, Grade 06
