Hanukkah, the "Festival of Lights," starts on the 25th day of the Jewish calendar month of Kislev and lasts for eight days and nights. Explore the rich traditions and history of Hanukkah, with our lessons, printables, activities, and resources.
Hanukkah Activities for the Classroom
Your students will enjoy learning the meaning behind the holiday, creating their own dreidels, singing Israeli children's songs, writing holiday poems, and much more! These activities explore traditions and celebrate Hanukkah while also covering reading, writing, math, art, and social studies. You'll find materials that meet the needs of your students, no matter which grade you teach.
Choice Boards
Perfect for learning centers, early-finisher and extension activities, or take-home activities, these choice boards feature activities that will help students learn about and celebrate Hanukkah.- Hanukkah Choice Board and Activities for Elementary Students
- Hanukkah Math Choice Board for Elementary Grades
- Hanukkah Math Choice Board for Middle School
Hanukkah Videos
Introduce the story of Hanukkah to your students with these short videos and accompanying extension activities. The videos have been selected for specific grade levels, and activities include games, art projects, reading passages, and writing prompts.Hanukkah Printables
Teach your students about Hanukkah with these printables. Includes a mini-book with celebrations around the world, a story describing Jewish traditions, foods, and holidays, and an art project making Hanukkah cards.- Celebrations Around the World
- Rabbi Benjamin's Buttons Educator's Guide
- Happy Holidays
- Hanukkah (or Chanukah), the Jewish Festival of Lights
- Making a Hanukkah Card
- More Hanukkah Printables
Holiday-Themed Lesson Plans
These lesson plans will help students understand Hanukkah traditions with acrostic poem writing, singing, menorah making, and more.- Winter Holidays
- Holiday Poems
- Potato Print Wrapping Paper
- Israeli Children's Songs
- Holiday Paper Chains
- Clay Hanukkah Menorah
- Create a Menorah Gallery
- More Hanukkah Lessons
Hanukkah Art & Music Activities
Incorporate Hanukkah activities into art and music classes by creating potato print wrapping paper, singing Israeli songs, making paper chains with Hanukkah symbols, and making menorah galleries.Hanukkah Language Arts Activities
Help students learn about the Jewish holiday Hanukkah while also developing their reading and creative writing skills with this reading passage and an acrostic poems activity.Hanukkah Social Studies Activities
Explore Hanukkah connections using these social studies resources. Includes videos to introduce the story of Hanukkah, a chart of Jewish holidays, and a reading passage about the history of Hanukkah.- The Story of Hanukkah Videos & Activities
- Winter Holidays
- Holiday Poems
- Potato Print Wrapping Paper
- Holiday Paper Chains
- Clay Hanukkah Menorah
- Jewish Holidays, 2015-2020
- Create a Menorah Gallery
- Winter Holidays Chart
- Hanukkah History
- More Hanukkah Social Studies Activities
Slideshows
Browse our collection of slideshows to find resources that introduce your students to winter holidays like Hanukkah and include fun learning activities.- Favorite December Holiday Printables Slideshow, Grades K-4
- Hanukkah Classroom Activities Gallery
- Favorite Hanukkah Activities Slideshow, Grades K-4
Clip Art Images
Choose from our Clip Art Images to use in your Hanukkah teaching resources.- Menorah
- Menorah 2
