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Visual Language LLC

Writing and Design by Ellen M Shapiro

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    • The Secret Buttons written and designed by Ellen M. Shapiro
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    • The Graphic Designer’s Guide​ to Clients
    • Alphagram Learning Materials
    • Let’s Read Hebrew!
    • Hand Drum Rhythms
    • Food Trips Cookbook
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    • China Books
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Let’s Read Hebrew!

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  • Student workbook
  • 96 pages, 7 1/2 x 10”, spiral-bound
  • Built to write in and last a full school year
  • Incorporates Orton-Gillingham multisensory methodology
  • Can be used by students of all ages;​ geared toward second and third graders
  • Packed with games and activities
  • Begins with basic concepts like the differences and similarities between Hebrew and English
  • Created and designed to make it FUN!
Buy now on Etsy $18

When I started teaching Sunday School, I found the books that I was given to be poorly produced and difficult to use for both me and the kids. Following Alphagram’s multisensory methodology for teaching phonics, reading, and spelling in English, I made worksheets for my students with color emoji that represented the letter-sounds and created games and activities with them. Soon, a book materialized, now in its third edition. The lessons progress from consonants to syllables with vowels, to words and sentences. Every lesson introduces one aleph-bet letter, pairs the letter with a Jewish value, ritual, prayer, or holiday, and ends with a suggested discussion or activity.

157 Five-Star Reviews on Etsy!

Reviews from
Religious School Teachers

“This is an incredible Hebrew beginner’s workbook; the best I have ever worked with!” 

“Great idea, really well executed! Learning Hebrew along with layers of cultural knowledge builds stronger Jewish literacy than other Alef-Bet books.”

“As a reading teacher I love the multisensory O-G influence for teaching Hebrew.”

“I’m excited to use this with my students. I’d love more volumes!”

Reviews from
Parents and Grandparents

“My granddaughter and I do it together. I can’t wait until I can read Hebrew and teach my other grandchildren. Thank you for making it so easy.” 

“What a relief to find a dyslexia-friendly way to supplement my son’s Hebrew school learning!”

“Amazing! Lots of great information.”

“A well-thought-out book that makes sense. I can envision it being used by any age.”


More books by Ellen Shapiro

  • The Secret Buttons written and designed by Ellen M. Shapiro
    • Q & A with 5th – 7th grade teachers, students and parents, including video of Caterina making an important illustration
  • Clients and Designers
  • The Graphic Designer’s Guide​ to Clients
  • Alphagram Learning Materials
  • Let’s Read Hebrew!
  • Hand Drum Rhythms
  • Food Trips Cookbook
  • Landscapes & Gardens
  • China Books