Objective

By the end of this lesson, the 2-year-old student will have a basic understanding of Passover and its significance.

Materials and Prep

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

Activities

• Coloring Activity: Provide the student with paper and crayons or markers. Encourage them to draw pictures related to Passover, such as a Seder plate, matzah, or Moses.

• Story Time: Read a simple picture book about Passover to the student, explaining the story and its symbols in an age-appropriate manner.

• Matzah Tasting: Introduce the student to matzah, the unleavened bread eaten during Passover. Allow them to taste a small piece and describe its taste and texture.

• Singing: Teach the student a simple Passover song, such as "Dayenu" or "Frogs Here, Frogs There." Sing it together and encourage the student to participate.

Talking Points

• "Passover is a special holiday that Jewish people celebrate."

• "During Passover, we remember when the Jewish people were slaves in Egypt."

• "They had to leave Egypt quickly, so they didn't have time for their bread to rise. That's why we eat matzah, which is flat and crispy."

• "We have a special dinner called a Seder, where we eat symbolic foods and retell the story of Passover."

• "Some of the symbols we use during Passover are a Seder plate, matzah, and a cup of grape juice."