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Celebrate the Festival of Lights in your classroom with these fun, engaging, and educational Hanukkah-themed resources—perfect for grades 3–5! These activities combine reading, culture, and creativity to help students learn about Hanukkah traditions in meaningful ways while keeping lessons interactive and festive.
🎨 Dreidel Template Craft Activity
Looking for a hands-on craft that brings Hanukkah to life? This Dreidel Template PDF is just what you need! Students can cut, fold, and assemble their own dreidel, learning about its cultural significance while practicing fine motor skills. Pair it with the Hanukkah Dreidel Game instructions for a full learning experience—students will understand the Hebrew letters (ג Gimmel, ה Heh, נ Nun, and ש Shin) and their meanings through a fun and traditional game.
🎲 Hanukkah Dreidel Game Printable
This single-page printable makes teaching the rules and meaning of the dreidel game easy and engaging. The sheet includes clear instructions, Hebrew letter guides, and simple illustrations—perfect for a classroom learning station, holiday celebration, or take-home activity.
📚 The Story of Hanukkah PowerPoint
Make history come alive with this colorful and age-appropriate Hanukkah Story Presentation! Students will learn about the Maccabees, the Temple, and the miracle of the oil through engaging slides that feature bright visuals and accessible language. It’s an excellent way to integrate social studies, religion, or cultural studies into your winter lessons—prep-free and ready to go!
🧩 Hanukkah Crossword Puzzle
Add a spark to your literacy lessons with this Hanukkah-themed crossword puzzle! Students will practice spelling, vocabulary, and comprehension while learning about important holiday symbols and traditions. It’s a fun, no-prep activity that works perfectly as morning work, a literacy center, or early finisher task.
📖 Hanukkah Reading Comprehension Activities
Encourage thoughtful reading and discussion with our Hanukkah Reading Comprehension Worksheets! These passages and question sets guide students through the history and traditions of Hanukkah, helping them practice reading comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary development.
Each worksheet includes:
- A short, informative passage about Hanukkah
- Comprehension questions to check understanding
- An answer key for easy grading
- Hanukkah-themed illustrations to make learning festive
These reading activities are perfect for ELA lessons, holiday enrichment, or home learning. Simply print or assign digitally for a meaningful, engaging, and culturally rich learning experience!
💫 Perfect for December Learning!
Use these Hanukkah resources to explore cultural diversity, build literacy and comprehension skills, and bring festive joy into your classroom. Find more resources like this at https://www.twinkl.com/l/zkxo5!
