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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students create dreidels, traditional Hanukkah toys, from common materials and play the dreidel game! students explore the history of the dreidel, follow directions to create dreidels from common materials and play the dreidel game. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students explain why Hanukkah is celebrated by Jewish people. They recognize symbols associated with the celebration of Hanukkah and explain what they represent. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students actively participate in Hanukkah activities and lessons. They verbally share the traditions of Hanukkah with others. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students complete a Venn diagram comparing Hanukkah and Christmas. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 4th
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Students access a variety of Hanukkah themed websites. They locate information about the history, traditions and recipes of Hanukkah and play online games. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 2nd
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Students listen to a book about Hanukkah and compare it to other holidays such as Diwali and Ramadan. They create candles using construction paper and cellophane and decorate the room for Hanukkah. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students use the internet to gather information on the holiday of Hanukkah. They research its origins and traditions as well as the meaning of the menorah. They design a stamp highlighting the holiday. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students follow a Hanukkah picture book by using the specially created table. The table shows each of the eight days, the appropriate number of candles for each night, and a written and picture representation of an activity for each night. After the book is read, the students spin dreidles, and the candles on the menorah are lit, the class make potato lakes. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 3rd
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Students study about the history of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah by celebrating with a Hanukkah party. They play the traditional dreidel game including gelt, and east some traditional food. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students read Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights by Leslie Himmelman. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of Hanukkah. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library connections. Full Review »

