FREE Hanukkah: Size Ordering Cards Activity | EYFS Printables

FREE Early Years Hanukkah: Size Ordering Cards Activity Pack

Celebrate the festival of Hanukkah with our wonderful FREE Hanukkah: Size Ordering Cards Activity! This delightful printable resource is perfect for EYFS children, providing a fun and interactive way to develop size comparison, early maths skills, and vocabulary through a charming Hanukkah theme.

Ideal for Preschool, Nursery, School, or for Parents and Childminders at home, this activity is fantastic for sparking conversation and reinforcing key mathematical concepts.

This fantastic FREE pack features:

• A set of Hanukkah-themed size ordering cards. Each set contains multiple images of the same object in varying sizes.

• A variety of images for ordering: The pack includes cards for a pair of dreidels, a Menorah, Sufganiyot (donuts), an oil lamp, and the Star of David.

• Designed for hands-on, repeatable activities: The cards are intended to be cut out and, ideally, laminated for durability, making them perfect for repeated use.

(Note: Please use your own discretion and knowledge of your children to ensure appropriateness of each activity suggested on this page and safety concerning any materials given and activity undertaken.)

• 💡 How to use this resource in your classroom/setting

  Our FREE Hanukkah: Size Ordering Cards Activity is incredibly versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways across various early years environments:

  • Repeatable Sorting Activity:

    • Print and laminate the cards, then cut them out.

    • Encourage children to order the images from 'smallest to biggest' or 'biggest to smallest'. This is an excellent activity for reinforcing size comparison concepts and promoting logical thinking.

  • Cut and Stick Craft:

    • For a one-time use, you can give children a sheet and have them cut out the images themselves (great for fine motor skills!) and stick them in order onto a separate piece of paper. This makes a lovely keepsake to take home.

  • Fuzzy Felt Board Fun:

    • For an extra-engaging activity, you can stick velcro tabs on the back of the laminated cards. Children can then move them around on a fuzzy felt board to order them, making it a tactile and fun experience.

  • Vocabulary Development: As children work on the ordering, an adult can use the opportunity to introduce and reinforce new vocabulary, such as 'small, smaller, smallest' and 'big, bigger, biggest', as well as the names of the Hanukkah symbols.

  • Child-Led Invitation to Play: Place the laminated and cut-out cards in a continuous provision area. Children may naturally be drawn to the activity and begin to sort the cards independently or collaboratively with their peers.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐣 EYFS Framework

  This engaging activity supports key developmental areas within the EYFS framework:

  • Mathematics (Shape, Space and Measure): Children use everyday language to talk about size and make comparisons. They compare objects and talk about 'small, smaller, smallest' and 'big, bigger, biggest'.

  • Physical Development (Fine Motor Skills): The acts of cutting and manipulating the cards strengthens hand muscles, improves dexterity, and enhances hand-eye coordination.

  • Communication and Language (Speaking; Listening, Attention & Understanding): Children listen to instructions, engage in discussions about the pictures, and use descriptive language to talk about size.

  • Understanding the World (People, Culture & Communities): Children learn about a different faith and cultural festival, broadening their understanding of the world.

Download our FREE Hanukkah: Size Ordering Cards Activity today and add a delightful, educational, and hands-on touch to your learning as you celebrate this special festival!

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