FREE Early Years & Key Stage One: ‘Happy Hanukkah’ Banners for Display
Celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah with our wonderful FREE 'Happy Hanukkah' Display Banners! This fantastic printable pack is perfect for EYFS and KS1 classrooms, offering a vibrant and welcoming focal point for your Hanukkah celebrations.
Designed to be both festive and informative, this pack provides two different banner designs, promoting cultural and religious understanding. They're an ideal way to add a celebratory and educational touch to your Preschool, Nursery, School, or even a Parent or Childminder's home learning environment.
This fantastic FREE pack includes two banner designs:
Design 1: A larger, colourful banner with the text 'Happy Hanukkah'. It features classic images associated with the festival, including a Menorah, Dreidels, Sufganiyot, and the Star of David.
Design 2: A smaller banner with the Hebrew greeting 'Hanukkah Sameach!'. This design, with its inclusion of Hebrew text, is perfect for introducing children to the traditional language of the festival.
(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.)
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Our FREE 'Happy Hanukkah' Display Banners are incredibly versatile and easy to use across various early years and KS1 environments:
Instant Festive Decor: Simply print, cut, and hang the banners to immediately signal the start of Hanukkah activities or a topic on Jewish festivals.
Classroom Display Heading: Use a banner as the main heading for a display board showcasing children's artwork, writing, or photos related to Hanukkah.
Topic Introduction: Use the larger banner's images as a visual cue to introduce discussions about the festival. Talk about the story of Hanukkah, the meaning of the Menorah, and the fun of playing with a Dreidel.
Cultural and Religious Education: The inclusion of both English and Hebrew banners allows for a thoughtful and respectful exploration of the festival, fostering an understanding of different cultures and faiths. The Hebrew banner is a great opportunity to introduce a new language and discuss the importance of traditional greetings.
Literacy Practice (Indirectly): For emergent readers, the bold text offers exposure to environmental print, helping them associate words with a special occasion.
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EYFS Framework:
Expressive Arts and Design: Appreciating the visual appeal of a display and understanding how decorations contribute to a festive atmosphere.
Communication and Language: Encourages discussions about Hanukkah, its symbols, and traditions, broadening children's vocabulary and understanding of different languages.
Understanding the World (People, Culture & Communities): Children learn about a significant Jewish festival, broadening their understanding of the world.
Literacy (Reading - indirectly): Exposure to printed words helps with early word recognition and understanding that print carries meaning.
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KS1 Curriculum:
Art and Design: Understanding how visual elements (colours, symbols, text) are used for display and communication.
Religious Education / Understanding the World: Children learn about a significant Jewish festival and its customs and symbols.
English (Reading): Recognising new words in a display context and understanding their meaning.
PSHE: Learning about different celebrations and the importance of showing respect for other cultures and beliefs
Download our FREE 'Happy Hanukkah' Display Banners today and add a delightful, themed flourish to your learning space as you celebrate this special holiday!
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