Objective

By the end of this lesson, the 4-year-old student will have a basic understanding of Passover and its significance.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Tape or glue

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Create a Passover Collage: Provide the student with paper, crayons or colored pencils, scissors, and tape or glue. Encourage them to draw or cut out pictures related to Passover, such as a Seder plate, matzah, or symbols of freedom. Help them arrange and stick the pictures onto the paper to create a collage.
• Act Out the Exodus Story: Use simple props like a toy Moses figure, toy animals, and a small basket. Retell the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt, using the props and encouraging the student to act out different parts of the story.
• Sing Passover Songs: Teach the student simple Passover songs, such as "Dayenu" or "Ma Nishtana." Sing along together and encourage them to join in and learn the words.

Talking Points

• "Passover is a special holiday that Jewish people celebrate."
• "During Passover, we remember when the Jewish people were slaves in Egypt a long time ago."
• "Moses helped the Jewish people leave Egypt and go to a new land called Israel."
• "During Passover, we have a special dinner called the Seder. We eat matzah, which is a special kind of flat bread."
• "Passover is a time for families to come together and tell the story of the Exodus."