TeachersFirst: Hanukkah Resources

TeachersFirst Hanukkah Resources

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Hanukkah - Celebrate with Joi Grade 2 to 4 - Jewish OUTREACH Institution- 7838

A well-organized site with all the main aspects of Hanukkah written succinctly. The history and traditions of Hanukkah are covered, and the significance of the Menorah and the foods eaten during Hanukkah is explained. The Hanukkah blessings are written in Hebrew and English, with the option to listen to them if you have a sound card. This site also has some Hanukkah songs written in both Hebrew and English. Don’t forget to print out and color the artwork!

In the Classroom:
Use this site during a World History or Cultural Geography unit on the study of major world religions. Divide students into cooperative learning groups to explore the site. Have them peruse the site and have them focus particularly on issues such as the reason for the holiday, traditions, and activities. The end result will be that each cooperative learning group will present their findings to their class via poster, tangible or digital. For paper saving purposes, use an online poster creator, such as Wallwisher, (reviewed here).

Hanukkah - Festival of Lights Grade 4 to 6 - ORTnet- 7835

This site covers a wide range of Hanukkah lore. History, Lights, Family, Songs, Games, Art – click on any one of these to find well-written explanations, great graphics, and lots of sounds. Traditional Hanukkah blessings and songs are written in Hebrew with translations provided, and you can listen to them as well. The Art page offers pictures of "Hanukkiyot," or artistic renditions of the Menorah. There is also a page of Hanukkah-related words and their meanings. A great site to discover many different ways to celebrate Hanukkah.

In the Classroom:
Probably the most unique part of this site are the recordings of traditional Hanukkah songs and music. Most of the information about Hanukkah can be found elsewhere, but the songs could be an interesting supplement to a unit on World Religions. During a lesson plan on Judaism, play these songs for students via interactive whiteboard or projector so they can grasp something tangible about what they are learning. This would be a useful site for any World History or Cultural Geography teacher.

That's Hanukkah - In Hebrew Grade 2 to 4 - - 7837

This is a wonderful introductory site, especially if you have a sound card to hear the Hanukkah songs playing in the background. It gives a basic overview of history and present-day practices including the dreidel game and lighting the Menorah. You can also click onto each of the "eight nights of Hanukkah" to see which candles are lit on the Menorah and read the traditional prayer. The author gave this feature a personal touch by dedicating each night to a different person that brings "light to her life," since Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights. In the dedications, she explains who the person is and why they are so important to her – a very nice bonus lesson on appreciating the important people in our lives.

Aish Hanukkah Introduction Grade 4 to 12 - Aish- 3934

We suspect that this very nice introduction to Hanukkah was written for non-practicing Jews. As a result, it works for both Jews and non-Jews. You'll find information on the histoy of Hanukkah, descriptions and instructions for Hanukkah observances, and other information about Judaism.

Hanukkah Traditions Grade 3 to 8 - hanukkah-traditions.com- 7836

Here's a page that goes into a little more detail on the meaning and traditions of Hanukkah, making it ideal for older students who want to research this ancient Jewish Holiday. There are links for songs, lesson plans, recipes and more.

Hanukkah Resources Grade 2 to 8 - TeachersFirst- 149

Our own collection of Hanukkah resources helps students from all backgrounds understand the origins and symbolism of Hanukkah.

The Dreidel Game Grade K to 8 - Education World- 7840

This site provides a detailed lesson plan linked to national standards. Follow this simple set of instructions for making dreidels – traditional Hanukkah toys. Download the dreidel pattern, assemble as directed, and organize students into small groups for the dreidel game (rules included). Students learn about the history of the dreidel, Hanukkah crafts and recipes and more! Flash is required for some of the interactive activities.

Virtual Chanukah Grade 3 to 8 - - 196

A Hanukkah site with lots of resources, information, and activities. There is also content to teach students the origin and meaning of this Jewish festival.

In the Classroom:
Share this site on an interactive whiteboard or projector around the holiday season. Allow students to peruse the site on their own to gain a better understanding of the holiday. In addition to Christmas activities, recreate some of the Hanukkah activities in the preceding days before winter break.

Holiday Traditions Grade 4 to 6 - Museum of Science and Technology- 5526

This guide to Christmas celebrations around the world focuses mainly on the greetings, decorations, and traditions that are part of this religious holiday. But the site also includes descriptions of other cultural celebrations, including Diwali, Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa. This is an excellent resource for a seasonal multicultural unit. Younger children may need a bit of help with the text, so consider developing a simple Web hunt to focus their exploration.

How to Play Dreidel Grade 3 to 8 - - 4824

Here is a site with a full set of rules for playing the popular Hanukkah game.

Christmas at the White House Grade 3 to 8 - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum- 4771

Are you looking for a creative way to teach students about Christmas and other December holidays? This downloadable PDF file offers a very detailed lesson plan and classroom activities about Christmas At The White House. Although the name uses the word "Christmas," other holidays are mentioned also. There is a link to learn more about Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa at the White Horse. The PDF file is a Teacher's Guide with background information, printables, discussion questions, writing prompts, and other activity ideas. Presidents are highlighted from George Washington to George W. Bush. This site requires Adobe Acrobat. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Use this site for research about the history of the White House. The "Teacher's Guide" is ready to go and easily adaptable to various grade levels. Project the discussion questions or writing prompts on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have students write responses to the questions or create a blog entry. Print out the activities and use during the month of December.

Christmas/Holiday Traditions Grade 4 to 10 - Vocabulary University- 9903

This site features word puzzles about Christmas and other December holidays. There is also a word bank of 22 words. Many of the puzzles are printable.

In the Classroom:
Share the puzzles on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have students work with a partner to try out the puzzles on their own. Have students research other holidays (not included at this site) and create their own puzzles about the holidays they researched. Have students create a multimedia presentation sharing their "holiday": wiki, blog, or PowerPoint.

Happy Chanuka! Grade K to 5 - - 7839

A nice basic site with an easy-to-follow history, and explanation of the Menorah, and some songs and crafts. There are directions for and an explanation of the dreidel game -- kids can also sing along to the song "Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel," and even spin a virtual dreidel (you must have or download RealVideo software first, which is available from the site). You can also print out a pattern to make your own dreidel, or print out Chanuka pictures to color for wrapping paper. Some of the activities require FLASH.

In the Classroom:
Recommend this site to parents who are looking for holiday activities to do with their families! Within the classroom, this site would be excellent on a unit on world religions in either world history or cultural geography. During a study of Judaism, use this site on the interactive whiteboard or projector as an activator or introduction. There are quick games or puzzles that teachers can use as a quick review at the end of the lesson.