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Hanukkah Crossword Puzzle InteractiveHanukkah Crossword Puzzle Interactive
Publisher
ABCya
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Grade
2nd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Interactives
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Duration
15 mins
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2019
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Hanukkah Crossword Puzzle

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Hanukkah is the theme of a festive crossword puzzle. The online learning game challenges players to read and answer questions with holiday-related vocabulary terms. Hints are provided at the cost of points. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

hanukkah, Holidays, holiday celebrations, jewish holidays, winter holidays, jewish culture, judaism, winter, december, Vocabulary, religious beliefs

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Before assigning the puzzle, read-aloud books about Hanukkah to provide information about the holiday 
  • Allow early finishers to work on the interactive when other tasks are complete 
  • Encourage class members to play the game at home with their family members 

Classroom Considerations

  • Check your calendar to confirm this year's Hanukkah dates
  • Direct pupils to wear headphones or mute the sound for a quieter atmosphere 

Pros

  • The puzzle can be played online or printed on paper 
  • Hanukka music plays in the background
  • The game comes equipped with vibrant colors 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

L.2.2.e L.2.4.a RL.3.4 L.3.2.g L.3.4.a L.3.4.d RL.4.4 RF.4.3.a L.4.2.d L.4.4.a L.4.4.c RF.5.3.a L.5.2.e L.5.4.a L.5.4.c

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