Lesson 1: Story of Yom Kippur
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Storybooks, images of Yom Kippur Introduction: Introduce Yom Kippur, its significance in Judaism. Development: Read a story about Yom Kippur, discuss its roots and history. Conclusion: Recap the story, ask students to share their thoughts. Assessment: Have students draw a picture depicting the story of Yom Kippur.

Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Symbols of Yom Kippur, craft materials Introduction: Discuss the symbols and traditions of Yom Kippur. Development: Explore the meaning of each symbol, create a craft related to Yom Kippur. Conclusion: Display the crafts, explain their significance. Assessment: Ask students to explain the importance of a chosen symbol.

Lesson 3: Connecting to Child's Life

Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Discussion prompts, paper, pens Introduction: Relate Yom Kippur to students' lives, discuss forgiveness and atonement. Development: Engage students in a discussion about mistakes and forgiveness. Conclusion: Reflect on how they can apply the concept of forgiveness in their own lives. Assessment: Have students write a short paragraph on a time they forgave someone or were forgiven.

Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts
Time Allocation: 55 minutes Resources Needed: Whiteboard, markers, concept cards Introduction: Introduce key concepts of Yom Kippur such as repentance, fasting. Development: Discuss each concept in detail, provide examples. Conclusion: Summarize the concepts, ask students to explain in their own words. Assessment: Quiz students on the concepts learned.

Lesson 5: Yom Kippur Art
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Art supplies, images of Yom Kippur scenes Introduction: Discuss the visual representation of Yom Kippur. Development: Guide students in creating their own artwork depicting Yom Kippur. Conclusion: Display and discuss the artworks, noting similarities and differences. Assessment: Evaluate students based on creativity, adherence to theme.

Lesson 6: Yom Kippur Reflection
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Journals, reflection prompts Introduction: Encourage students to reflect on their learnings about Yom Kippur. Development: Provide prompts for reflection, allow time for writing. Conclusion: Share reflections (optional), discuss the impact of learning about Yom Kippur. Assessment: Review students' reflections for depth and understanding.