We absolutely love using sensory bins to learn about Jewish holidays through play and this Passover Story I Spy Sensory Bin was the perfect way to review the Passover story through sensory exploration and, of course, lots of fun! All you need is two of each of the 10 symbols of the Passover story you …
Parting the Red Sea Snipping Practice
Okay, I admit, I’m absolutely in love with this Parting the Red Sea Snipping Practice and was so thrilled my preschooler loved it too! The set up was fast and simple, the snipping was perfect for a quick practice and further development of his cutting skills, and he absolutely loved the surprise at the end! …
Release the 10 Plagues Sensory Activity
All four of my kids had such a great time playing with our Release the 10 Plagues Sensory Activity! I had such a great time watching them have fun and learn about the ten plagues at the same time! And, of course, any sensory play is a wonderful tactile experience that we all enjoyed (especially …
Burning Bush Salt Art
Today we lit up our Passover story learning with Burning Bush Salt Art!!! This was another really simple set up but with such a fun process, beautiful results, and a meaningful learning experience! What You’ll Need Cardstock Glue Sticks Salt Liquid watercolors in yellow and red Paintbrush and/or pipette Putting It Together Gather some sticks. …
Baby Moses Sensory Bin
Today we are starting our deeper delve into each part of the Passover story with our Baby Moses Sensory Bin. This Baby Moses Sensory Bin captures sweet little Moses in his basket in the Nile River and includes some fun fine motor skills practice with the posting of the bulrushes that lined the Nile (which …
Passover Shelfie + Starter Activities
My new favorite way to instantly invite my children to explore the upcoming holiday is with a holiday-themed shelfie and since Passover is now just three weeks away, today I set up our Passover Shelfie + Starter Activities! Most of the activities I used were ones we already had around the house, including MANY open …
Purim Loose Parts Crown Decorating
Loose parts play is such an amazing open-ended, creative opportunity to explore and have fun which is why I was so excited to invite my kids to create their own Purim Loose Parts Crown Decorating as another way to celebrate Queen Esther and Purim! What You’ll Need Loose parts (you can buy a beautiful set …
Purim Bravery Charms
This year we made Purim Bravery Charms to carry the idea of bravery with us wherever we go, during Purim and beyond! Purim provides such a great opportunity to discuss ometz lev, courage or strength of the heart, what kids may understand more simply as bravery. In our house we make sure to talk about …
Grogger Process Art
My kids love making groggers for Purim and I love changing up the kind we make each year so this year we had fun making Grogger Process Art! This activity combined process art with the creation of a (temporary) grogger. My kids loved making it, shaking it, then seeing their artwork revealed. Read your favorite …
Sample Purim Lesson
With this Sunday being the last religious school session we have before Purim, it was one of my favorite sessions of the year and I am happy to share this Sample Purim Lesson with you in case you’d like to pull from it for your own classroom or at-home learning! I teach a kindergarten/first grade …