Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand the basic concepts and traditions of Passover.

Materials and Prep

• Printed pictures or drawings related to Passover
• Markers or crayons
• Blank paper
• Optional: Matzah (unleavened bread) for sensory experience

Activities

1. Coloring Activity: Provide the student with printed pictures or drawings related to Passover. Encourage them to use their markers or crayons to color the pictures. Talk about the different elements in each picture and their significance in Passover.

2. Storytelling: Read a simplified children's book about Passover or tell a story using your own words. Discuss the main characters and events, emphasizing the importance of freedom and the symbolism of the Passover meal.

3. Matzah Tasting: If you have matzah available, let the student touch, smell, and taste it. Explain that matzah is eaten during Passover because the Israelites didn't have time to let their bread rise when they were leaving Egypt.

4. Art Activity: Provide the student with blank paper and ask them to draw their own representation of the Passover story or their favorite part of the holiday. Encourage them to use their imagination and creativity.

Talking Points

• "Passover is a special holiday for Jewish people."
• "During Passover, we remember the time when the Israelites were slaves in Egypt and how they became free."
• "One important part of Passover is the Passover meal called Seder."
• "The Seder plate has different foods that remind us of the story, like bitter herbs and matzah."
• "Matzah is a special kind of bread that is flat and crunchy. It reminds us that the Israelites didn't have time to let their bread rise when they were leaving Egypt."
• "During Passover, families gather together, tell stories, sing songs, and eat special foods."
• "Passover is a time to be thankful for our freedom and remember the important lessons from the story."