Hanukah is the theme of an online word search that challenges players to locate several holiday-related words. Scholars choose a grid size then highlight words as festive music plays. 

Concepts

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

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Send the link home for families to play over the holiday break 
• Assign the word search for early finishers to complete when time allows 
• Bookmark the link on classroom devices or have several copies ready for players to play

Classroom Considerations

• To decrease noise in the classroom, have headphones available or direct learners to mute the sound 
• Check your calendar to find out when Hanukkah takes place this year 

Pros

• The word search can be completed online or printed on paper 
• Two sizes meet the needs of younger and older pupils 
• Offers engaging graphics and sound effects 
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

RF.1.1.a RF.1.3.g L.2.3.a RF.3.3.d L.3.3.a L.3.3.b RF.4.3.a L.4.3.a L.4.3.b L.4.3.c