Matan Purim Lesson Plans for Kindergarten - High School

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Jewish Holidays (Chagim)

These Purim lesson plans for K-12 students teach themes of bravery, advocacy, and personal identity through engaging, age-appropriate activities designed to support diverse learners. Younger students explore heroism by identifying positive traits in Queen Esther and designing superhero capes, while elementary students learn about being "upstanders" and practice standing up to injustice with multiple ways to engage. Older students analyze personal boundaries through the stories of Vashti and Esther, with accommodations to ensure all students can participate meaningfully, regardless of learning style or ability.

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These Purim lesson plans provide engaging, age-appropriate activities that help students explore themes of bravery, advocacy, and personal identity through the Purim story. Designed for diverse learners, they include visual supports, hands-on projects, and discussion-based activities to ensure accessibility for all students. Each lesson encourages students to make meaningful connections between the story and their own lives, fostering self-expression, boundary-setting, and standing up for others.

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  • After School and Beyond
  • Camp
  • Congregational Learning
  • Early Childhood
  • Family Engagement

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