Menorahs, latkes, and dreidels are all part of Hanukkah. As part of a celebration of the holiday, class members listen to the tale of a decidedly devious dinosaur that causes a fuss playing with candles, dreidels, and latkes. Youngsters then join the fun by constructing their own menorah.

Concepts

menorahs, hanukkah, judaism, jewish holidays, winter holidays, world holidays

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Include the activity in a celebration of the many winter holiday traditions
• Substitute Legos for the Menorah making activity

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a copy of Diane Levin Rauchwerger's Dinosaur on Hanukkah
• Enlist aides to supervise or conduct the glue gun portion of the activity

Pros

• Includes information about Hanukkah, a step-by-step lesson plan, and images of Menorah

Cons

• None