Waldorf education is big on seasonal festivals and what better way to lead into celebrating the solstice than by ushering in the shortest day with a Festival of Lights! Although we are not Jewish, I thought Hanukkah would be a good excuse for a little social studies. Last week, on the first day of Hanukkah, we talked a bit about Jerusalem and Judaism then we read the story of Hanukkah. On our nature walk we gathered some sticks to fasten a makeshift Hanukkiyah (a Hanukkah menorah) then lit the first candle that evening to show how Hanukkah is usually observed. We also learned the dreidel song and spent a good long time playing the game (any excuse for songs and games!) just like I remember doing in elementary school.
Throughout the week we enjoyed some veganized traditional Jewish foods and did some Hanukkah related crafts. FYI, if the toddler absconds with the rubber cement don't try to use a glue stick for the popsicle stick Star of David.
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| enjoying broccoli noodle kugel |
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