Sunday, December 9, 2012

Hanukkah


One of the things that I aim to do whenever possible is to expose the children to the diversity of our world. Since its Christmas time it is a great time to learn more about Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. This week I added a few Hanukkah related works that will definitely get them to ask me questions.

Today I will like to share the practical life works.

                                                             The Menorah Tray

                           
             This is how it looks when completed.

                    Folding Napkins with the Star of David.

                         Spooning symbols of Hanukkah.
I added this too because of the colors white and blue. Blue and White are the colors of the Tallit(prayer shawl) and the Israeli flag.

I have quite a few books that I will be reading to them as well. The symbols will be discussed and lots of geography and cultural studies will be done.

Linking to Montessori Monday 

                                               

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8 comments:

  1. Tanya MMon Dec 10, 01:57:00 AM PST

    Just beautiful! Love all of your materials.
    Thank you for sharing.

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    1. UnknownMon Dec 10, 05:01:00 AM PST

      Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment!!

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  2. PhyllisMon Dec 10, 06:15:00 AM PST

    Wonderful. I love the materials and I love that you are exposing them to all sorts of ways of life.

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    1. UnknownMon Dec 10, 02:22:00 PM PST

      I am going to link up this post to your history/geography link up too. Phyllis, I always enjoy reading your kind words.

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  3. AiramtyMon Dec 10, 07:19:00 AM PST

    Great ideas! Thanks for sharing! Pinky has been asking me to do some activities about Hanukkah and these are a great addition.

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    1. UnknownMon Dec 10, 02:21:00 PM PST

      I stopped by your blog too and I love the Star of David bead craft, I am adding this work on the shelf. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity.

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  4. Deb ChitwoodMon Dec 10, 12:53:00 PM PST

    These are wonderful! I love what you're doing to expose the children to diversity! I added your post and photo to my Montessori-Inspired Hanukkah Activities at http://livingmontessorinow.com/2012/12/10/montessori-monday-montessori-inspired-hanukkah-activities/

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