Consider reading a Hanukkah book to your students, teaching them a little about the holiday and who celebrates it, and concluding with a simple activity that showcases some of the symbolism of the holiday, including the menorah, dreidel, and Hanukkah gelt candy.
If you want to get more advanced and involved, you can bring in a real menorah, make latkes together, and spin the dreidel with your students.
The Basic Facts of Chanukah from Judaism101
If you need to brush up on the basics yourself, this is good introductory material.
Free Chanukah Coloring Pages and Games
Ready to print and use in your classroom tomorrow.
Happy Chanukah Activities from Holidays.net
Includes the Chanukah story, Chanukah music, and much more!
Hanukkah Theme Library
Printable worksheets, a Chanukah quiz, word scramble, and more.
Virtual Dreidel Game
It's not quite as tactile as the real thing, but it will get you by in a pinch! Or try this one instead.
The Dreidel Game Lesson Plan
Teach your students about the fun Chanukah game called Dreidel.
Read and Make Latkes
Read the childen's book called "The Borrowed Chanukkah" and then make latkes (potato pancakes fried in oil) with your students.
Winter Holidays Around the World
A classroom-ready lesson plan that explores the December celebrations on an international level, including Chanukah.
Happy Hanukkah from Lil' Fingers
A holiday story, links, coloring pages, and more!
