Lesson 1: The Story of Hanukkah Objective: The child should learn about the story of Hanukkah celebrated in Judaism, its roots and history. Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Storybook on Hanukkah, whiteboard, markers Introduction: Begin by asking students what they know about Hanukkah. Introduce the story of Hanukkah and its historical significance. Development: Read the story of Hanukkah from the storybook. Discuss the key events and the importance of the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days. Conclusion: Recap the story and ask students to share their thoughts and reflections. Assessment: Have students draw a picture depicting a scene from the story of Hanukkah.

Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions of Hanukkah Objective: The child should explore the symbols and traditions of Hanukkah celebrated in Judaism. Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Menorah, dreidels, gelt (chocolate coins) Introduction: Show the students the Menorah and dreidels. Explain their significance in Hanukkah celebrations. Development: Demonstrate how to light the Menorah and play with dreidels. Discuss the tradition of giving gelt. Conclusion: Encourage students to try lighting the Menorah and playing with dreidels. Discuss the fun aspects of the traditions. Assessment: Have students write a short paragraph about their favorite Hanukkah tradition.

Lesson 3: Hanukkah in My Life Objective: The child should connect Hanukkah celebrated in Judaism to the child’s life. Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Paper, markers, craft materials Introduction: Discuss with students how different cultures celebrate holidays and how it connects to their own lives. Development: Have students create a Hanukkah-themed craft or card. Encourage them to think about how they can incorporate elements of Hanukkah into their own traditions. Conclusion: Allow students to share their creations and talk about the connections they made to Hanukkah. Assessment: Observe student participation and engagement during the craft activity.

Lesson 4: Exploring Hanukkah Concepts Objective: The child should explore the concepts of Hanukkah celebrated in Judaism. Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Whiteboard, markers, pictures of Hanukkah celebrations Introduction: Brainstorm with students about the concepts of light, miracles, and freedom. Relate these concepts to Hanukkah. Development: Discuss the themes of light overcoming darkness, miracles, and the celebration of freedom during Hanukkah. Show pictures of Hanukkah celebrations around the world. Conclusion: Ask students to reflect on the concepts discussed and how they can apply them in their own lives. Assessment: Have students write a short reflection on the importance of light, miracles, and freedom in Hanukkah.

Lesson 5: Hanukkah Games and Activities Objective: The child should engage in Hanukkah games and activities to reinforce learning. Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Dreidels, gelt, Hanukkah bingo cards Introduction: Explain the rules of playing dreidels and the significance of gelt. Introduce Hanukkah bingo as a fun activity. Development: Have students play dreidels in pairs or small groups. Play Hanukkah bingo as a class activity to reinforce Hanukkah symbols and traditions. Conclusion: Discuss the favorite games and activities of the students. Recap the key learnings from the games played. Assessment: Assess student participation and understanding during the games and activities.

Lesson 6: Hanukkah Celebration and Reflection Objective: The child should reflect on the significance of Hanukkah celebrated in Judaism and its impact. Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Candles, poster paper, markers Introduction: Have a candle lighting ceremony with students. Discuss the symbolism of light in Hanukkah. Development: Ask students to create a poster illustrating the key elements of Hanukkah they have learned. Encourage them to write a reflection on what they found most meaningful. Conclusion: Have students share their posters and reflections with the class. Discuss the overall impact of learning about Hanukkah. Assessment: Evaluate student posters and reflections for creativity and understanding of Hanukkah concepts.