Objective

By the end of this lesson, the 1-year-old student will have a basic understanding of Passover and its traditions.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or markers
• Optional: Picture book about Passover

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Coloring: Provide the student with paper and crayons or markers. Encourage them to draw pictures related to Passover, such as a matzah or a Seder plate.
• Singing: Teach the student a simple Passover song, such as "Dayenu." Sing the song together and encourage them to join in.
• Storytelling: If you have a picture book about Passover, read it aloud to the student. Point out the pictures and talk about what is happening in the story.

Talking Points

• "Passover is a special holiday that Jewish people celebrate."
• "During Passover, Jewish families have a special meal called a Seder."
• "One important food during Passover is called matzah. It is a flat, cracker-like bread."
• "The Seder plate is a special plate with different foods on it, like bitter herbs and a roasted bone."
• "Jewish people tell the story of Passover during the Seder. It is about how the Jewish people escaped from slavery in Egypt."
• "During Passover, we sing songs and have fun with our family and friends."