Bring the story and meaning of Hanukkah to life with this engaging, fully editable KS2 assembly PowerPoint.
Perfect for teaching pupils about faith, resilience, and the importance of light, freedom, and hope, this resource is ideal for RE lessons or whole-school assemblies focused on diversity and understanding different religions.
What’s Included:
Fully editable 18-slide PowerPoint on the story and traditions of Hanukkah
Detailed KS2 teacher notes for every slide — including teaching prompts, reflection questions, and links to British Values
Assembly structure that supports oracy, empathy, and interfaith understanding
Topics Covered:
The story of the Maccabees and the miracle of the oil
The symbolism of the Menorah and the Festival of Lights
Jewish traditions: lighting candles, playing dreidel, and sharing food
The importance of faith, courage, and freedom of belief
Learning Focus:
Develop understanding of Judaism and religious celebrations
Promote tolerance and mutual respect through learning about world faiths
Encourage pupils to reflect on the message of hope, perseverance, and light in darkness
Support cross-curricular links with RE, PSHE, History and Oracy
Perfect For:
KS2 assemblies and whole-school celebrations
RE lessons on festivals of light and world religions
Cultural diversity days and British Values weeks
Reflection time or circle time activities
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Bring the light of Hanukkah into your classroom with this engaging and educational resource pack! Perfect for KS1 and KS2, this bundle helps children explore the story, traditions, and symbolism of Hanukkah in a fun and meaningful way. Inside you’ll find beautifully designed PowerPoints, comprehension activities, craft templates, writing prompts, and interactive reflection tasks — all created to deepen pupils’ understanding of Jewish faith and culture. Aligned with the RE curriculum and ideal for whole-class lessons, assemblies, or cultural celebration weeks, this bundle supports learning about diversity, faith, and belonging. **Includes:** The Story of Hanukkah PowerPoint Vocabulary and Key Questions Differentiated comprehension activities Creative writing and art tasks Reflection and discussion worksheets Celebrate the Festival of Lights with joy, curiosity, and creativity — helping every child understand and appreciate the beauty of Hanukkah!
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Great resource, like all the worksheets.
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