FREE Sukkot: Word Mat | EYFS & KS1 Printable

FREE Early Years (EYFS & KS1) Sukkot: Word Mat for Activities and Displays

Introduce your learners to the joyous festival of Sukkot with our wonderful FREE Sukkot: Word Mat! This engaging printable is perfect for EYFS and KS1 children, providing a clear and vibrant resource for enhancing vocabulary, literacy, and cultural understanding.

Ideal for Preschool, Nursery, School, or for Parents and Childminders at home, this word mat serves as a fantastic visual aid for both activities and classroom displays.

This helpful resource features key symbols and vocabulary of Sukkot, including:

• Star of David: A symbol of Judaism.

• Lulav and Etrog: The four species held and shaken during the holiday.

• Challah Bread and Honey: Traditional foods eaten to symbolise a sweet new year.

• Candles: Lit to welcome the festival.

• Kreplach: A type of dumpling, a traditional food.

• Harvest Foods: Representing the festival's connection to the harvest.

• Sukkah: The temporary hut built for the holiday.

(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 Sukkot: Word Mat is incredibly versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways across various early years and KS1 environments:

  • Vocabulary Building: Use the mat to introduce and discuss the names of new objects and concepts related to Sukkot. Encourage children to point to each image and say its name.

  • Display Aid: Pin the word mat up on your display board, alongside children's artwork or other materials related to Sukkot, as a visual reference point.

  • Writing Centre: Place the mat in your writing area to provide a bank of key vocabulary words and spellings for children to use in their own writing and mark-making. They can copy the words or use them to label their drawings.

  • Discussion Prompt: Use the images on the mat to spark conversations about the festival. Ask questions like, "What do you think a sukkah is for?" or "Why do you think harvest foods are important for this holiday?"

  • Art and Craft Activities: When children are drawing or crafting, the word mat can be used as a reference to help them accurately draw and label a sukkah, a lulav, or other key symbols.

  • Story Time: Use the mat in conjunction with a story about Sukkot to help children visualise and remember the key elements of the narrative.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐣 EYFS Framework

  EYFS Framework:

  • Communication and Language (Speaking; Listening, Attention & Understanding): Children listen to new vocabulary, engage in discussions, and practise saying new words.

  • Literacy (Writing; Reading): The mat provides a purpose for writing and gives children a bank of words to copy or draw inspiration from. Exposure to the words helps with early word recognition.

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

  • Expressive Arts and Design: Children can use the images as inspiration for their own drawings and creative work.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐤 KS1 Curriculum

  KS1 Curriculum:

  • English (Spoken Language; Reading; Writing): Children develop vocabulary, read and recognise new words, and use them in their own writing.

  • Religious Education / Understanding the World: Children learn about a significant Jewish festival and its customs and symbols.

  • Art and Design: Children use the images as a reference for their own drawings and creative pieces.

Download our FREE Sukkot: Word Mat today and help your learners celebrate and understand this wonderful Jewish festival!

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