Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time of celebration and reflection. Here are some activities suitable for elementary school students to help them learn about and celebrate Rosh Hashanah:
- Shofar Making: Craft a simple shofar, a traditional horn blown during the holiday, using paper towel rolls and paint.
- Apple and Honey Tasting: Share apples and honey with the class to symbolize a sweet new year.
- Greeting Cards: Create greeting cards for a happy and sweet new year to share with friends and family.
- Story Time: Read stories about Rosh Hashanah to the class to teach them about the holiday's traditions and meanings.
- Pomegranate Art: Since pomegranates are a symbol of the holiday, have students create pomegranate artwork using seeds or red paint.
- New Year Resolutions: Encourage students to write or draw their hopes or resolutions for the new year.
- Holiday Songs: Teach students songs related to Rosh Hashanah to sing together.
- Tzedakah Box: Decorate boxes to collect charity, which is an important part of the holiday.
- Round Challah: Discuss the significance of round challah bread and have students shape their own using dough or playdough.
- Rosh Hashanah Seder: Introduce the concept of a Rosh Hashanah seder and discuss the symbolic foods eaten during the holiday.