About This Lesson
Help young students learn about the holiest day of the Jewish calendar with these Yom Kippur teaching materials for kindergarten through 2nd grade. These resources are designed to support vocabulary, reading comprehension, and hands-on learning during your social studies, ELA, or holiday lessons.
📽️ Yom Kippur PowerPoint & Comprehension Quiz
Use this Yom Kippur presentation and quiz to introduce students to the key elements of this important Jewish holiday.
- Includes basic facts appropriate for early elementary students
- Features a simple quiz to check for understanding
- Can be used for class discussion or independent review
🎨 Yom Kippur Shofar Craft Activity
Spark student creativity with this build-your-own shofar craft!
- Fun, printable template that allows children to color and construct a symbolic shofar
- Great for celebrating the end of the Yom Kippur fast in a hands-on way
- Suitable for art centers, Judaic studies, or home enrichment
📘 Yom Kippur Fact File Reading Activity
Use this fact file and mini reading lesson to support early literacy while teaching about Yom Kippur.
- Includes a short nonfiction passage, vocabulary terms, and comprehension questions
- Encourages reading, discussion, and making text-to-self connections
- Ideal for small group reading or independent literacy stations
These Yom Kippur K–2 classroom activities can support learning in:
- Religion or cultural studies
- Fall holiday lessons
- Reading comprehension practice
- Jewish heritage units
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