A Hanukkah-themed learning game challenges players to find hidden gelt. Scholars examine festive pictures to locate hard-to-see gelt—chocolate coins— and click on them to earn points before the timer runs out. Levels become increasingly difficult the more rounds players play. 

Concepts

hanukkah, holiday celebrations, jewish holidays, winter holidays, jewish culture, judaism, Holidays, hidden pictures, chocolate, coins

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• If allergies allow, bring in gelt for learners to try after they finish playing the game
• Accompany the interactive with a read-aloud—share a story about Hanukkah to provide background information about the holiday 
• If a child in your class celebrates Hanukkah, invite them and their family to share their traditions with classmates

Classroom Considerations

• Check your calendar to find out the dates Hanukkah is celebrated this year 
• An ad plays when the webpage opens 

Pros

• Pictures showcase traditional foods, games, and more
• Related holiday games are listed at the bottom of the webpage 

Cons

• None

Common Core

K.CC.A.1 K.CC.A.2 K.CC.B.4.a K.CC.B.4.b K.CC.B.4.c K.CC.B.5