It may be Purim, but as teachers, we are always thinking of the next holiday Passover is just around the corner. The first Seder is April 22nd to be exact. I am sure, like myself many teachers are searching the internet, social media, books, and other resources looking for fresh ideas to bring to the classroom. Search no further! We have put together a list of Passover resources with activities for the classroom and background information for the holiday.
For the Classroom
- Torah Godly Play -video
- Bringing Passover to Life Through Play by Jonathan Shmidt Chapman is a nationally recognized Jewish Educator and Theater Artist
- The Story of Pesach in Loose Parts - slideshow
- Passover Themed Activities Hands on learning for the classroom by Mass Audubon Early Education
- Loose Parts - Passover - Passover with 3 year olds Kinetic sand w pyramids, baby Moses, Red Sea exploration, and making paper mache’ baskets on half coconuts OFJCC Ulpanon of Palo Alto- Hebrew Program – Lital Raz
- Jewish Education Project: Early Childhood Passover Ideas and Resources (Webinar)
- PJ Library Passover: River Ride
- PJ Library Interactive Family Haggadah
- Hands-on Ancient Egypt: Israelite Mud Bricks for Kids
Background Information
- The Fifth Question-How Do We Help Children Make Sense of Passover?
- URJ: What are Pilgrimage and Festivals? Three Major holidays mentioned in the Torah: Passover, Shavout and Sukkot.
Background information on Miriam
- Welcoming “Guests”, Old and New, Passover Seder: Elijah, Miriam, and an Orange
- My Jewish Learning: Miriam’s Cup
- Miriam's Cup: A Supplemental Reading for the Passover Haggadah
