Reinforce Hebrew letter recognition with this versatile basketball-themed learning center. Students match cut-out basketball shapes labeled with Hebrew letters to the corresponding Hebrew letters on a printed mat. This activity is available in four variations: print, script, and Rashi letters, as well as a gematria version that features each letter’s numerical value.

Choose mats and basketballs with the same type of letters to reinforce basic letter recognition. Take the learning to the next level by choosing mats and basketballs with different types of letters or with gematria.

Alternate version: Attach small magnets to each cut-out basketball letter and place the mat into a metal cookie sheet.