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Hanukkah

Welcome to free Hanukkah activities and crafts for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten (ages 2 to 6). You will find free printable crafts and activities with easy to follow lesson plans, instructions and related resources.

Preschool Hanukkah Theme

Various themes to teach preschoolers about Hanukkah

HANUKKAH: A Mini-Unit

Students will understand why Hanukkah is important to the Jewish people.

2. Students will be able to recognize that symbols and customs have meaning in celebrations. They help us remember what we are celebrating.

Oy! Hanukkah!

In prior classes, teach “Oh, Hanukkah! Oh, Hanukkah!” and the Dreidel Song to be sung. I found a menorah at a thrift store [they are common there]. I may have started the lesson by lighting the menorah, even taking turns using the “little helper”.

Preschool Lesson Plans: Teaching About Hanukkah

How can you teach your preschool students the real meaning of Hanukkah? This Hanukkah lesson plan for preschool explains how to do just that. Learn how to discuss the concept of noticing miracles in everyday life and focus on the parts of the Hanukkah story that preschoolers can really relate to.