Objective

By the end of this lesson, the 1 year old student will have an introduction to Passover and its significance.

Materials and Prep

• Picture book about Passover
• Colorful construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue stick

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Create a Passover collage: Cut out different shapes from the construction paper and help the student glue them onto a larger piece of paper to create a collage representing elements of Passover, such as a Seder plate, matzah, and a Haggadah.
• Read a Passover story: Use the picture book to read a simple and engaging story about Passover to the student. Point out the pictures and discuss the different objects and characters in the story.
• Sing Passover songs: Teach the student simple Passover songs, such as "Dayenu" or "Frogs Jumping in Egypt." Sing the songs together and encourage the student to clap or move along with the rhythm.

Talking Points

• "Passover is a special holiday that Jewish people celebrate."
• "During Passover, families gather together for a special meal called a Seder."
• "We eat special foods during Passover, like matzah, which is a type of flatbread."
• "The Seder plate has different foods on it, like bitter herbs and a roasted lamb bone."
• "We retell the story of how the Jewish people were slaves in Egypt and how they became free."
• "Passover is a time for families to be together and remember the importance of freedom."