About This Webinar
As Holocaust education expands to elementary classrooms, educators face unique challenges that require thoughtful and specialized approaches. Teaching young children about this sensitive topic demands tailored methods and resources that emphasize moral development, foster empathy, and build resilience. Effective instruction is essential to laying a strong foundation for deeper understanding in the future.
This session offers educators a thoughtful and impactful framework for teaching the Holocaust to elementary students. At its heart, the session focuses on developing sound pedagogy that presents the history and lessons of the Holocaust and antisemitism in an age-appropriate and sensitive manner.
Participants will learn how to incorporate carefully selected primary sources to bring human stories into the classroom. These resources are designed to align with students’ developmental, social, and emotional needs, ensuring that the material is both meaningful and accessible. A core component of this involves fostering empathy in young learners. Educators will explore how to introduce foundational concepts such as identity, prejudice, and resilience, helping students connect with the human experiences behind historical events.
Moreover, the session empowers educators to create safe and supportive classroom environments where students can process the complexities of this history. By equipping teachers with the tools to approach this sensitive topic thoughtfully, the session ensures that students gain historical knowledge while developing compassion and critical thinking skills essential for understanding broader lessons of humanity.
This webinar is part of Share My Lesson's 2025 Virtual Conference! View all sessions here.
