Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, a time of prayer, self-reflection, and repentance.
Here are some age-appropriate activities to help children in early years settings understand and celebrate this holiday:
Apple and Honey Tasting: It’s a tradition to dip apples in honey to symbolize the hope for a sweet new year. You could have a tasting session if dietary restrictions allow, but always check for allergies first.
Shofar Show-and-Tell: A shofar is a horn traditionally blown on Rosh Hashanah. If possible, show the children a real or toy shofar, let them listen to the sound it makes, or even have a try at blowing toy shofars.
Art and Craft: Provide materials for children to create artwork or crafts related to Rosh Hashanah. They might make paper shofars, apple prints, or honey bee crafts.