Hanukkah

Topics Reception
This unit is part of Celebrations Festivals of Light

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Objectives

Early learning goals

Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.
Represent ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music, dance, role play and stories.
Listen attentively in a range of situations.
Listen to stories, accurately anticipating key events, and respond to what is heard with relevant comments, questions or actions.
Know about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, communities and traditions.

Lesson Planning

Investigate mystery objects, light an oil lamp, listen to the story of Hanukkah and make potato latkes!

Children will:

Know the story of Hanukkah.
Consolidate their learning about Hanukkah by taking part in child-initiated activities
Through discussion/observation find out about Judaism & Hanukkah.
Accept that people have different faiths/beliefs and that should be respected.

Planning

Provided Resources

Mystery photograph
The Hanukkah Story
How to make traditional Hanukkah potato Latkes
How to make a playdough Menorah
Star of David craft ideas
Firework craft ideas
Hanukkah, Diwali and Eid song words

Unit Resources

You Will Need

Jewish artefacts

Weblinks

Meet a Jewish family and learn about Jewish artefacts and traditions from bbc.co.uk
Labelling Jewish artefacts from crickweb.co.uk
Sesame Street: Hanukkah with Veronica Monica – YouTube clip
How to play a Dreidel game from activityvillage.co.uk
How to make a fabric menorah from activityvillage.co.uk