Lesson Plan

Hanukkah

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Celebrate the traditions of Hanukkah with a festive party. After reading a short background passage about Hanukkah, learners design a Hanukkah party and dance to Hanukkah songs, taste latkes, create menorahs with marshmallows and frosting, and make their own dreidels.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Pair with a children's book about Hanukkah and the festival of lights
Classroom Considerations
  • Augment the celebration with more thorough discussion and reading about Hanukkah and its meaning
  • Instructions for creating the dreidels are missing, but you can find additional instructions online
Pros
  • Promotes multicultural appreciation and acceptance
Cons
  • None