Sweet New Year Design
This lesson invites learners to explore the traditions of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Through hands-on creation, they will design a symbolic 'Sweet Start Plate' to reflect on the past year and set intentions for a sweet and meaningful new beginning.
The lesson goal is in this spark, your learner will understand the core themes of Rosh Hashanah: new beginnings and reflection, reflect on personal goals and wishes for the upcoming year and create a symbolic 'Sweet Start Plate' using traditional Rosh Hashanah foods.
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Learning Guide
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- 1
Introduction5 Min
- Discuss new beginnings and Rosh Hashanah.
- Move on when Student has shared an initial thought about new beginnings or the concept of a new year.
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Explore & Plan8 Min
- Gather the plate, apple, honey, paper, markers.
- Discuss apples, honey, and symbolic sweetness.
- Brainstorm plate ideas using materials.
- Move on when Student has discussed ideas for their 'Sweet Start Plate' and knows what materials they will use.
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Discussion6 Min
- Discuss symbolic sweetness, reflection, intentions.
- Move on when Student can explain the core concepts of 'sweetness' (symbolically), reflection, and setting intentions in their own words.
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Activity9 Min
- Set up plate, apple, honey, paper, markers.
- Arrange apple slices and honey on plate.
- Write or draw wishes on small papers.
- Arrange papers around the apple and honey.
- Share the meaning of their 'Sweet Start Plate'.
- Move on when Student has completed their physical 'Sweet Start Plate' with apple, honey, and written/drawn intentions.
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Summary2 Min
- Discuss favorite part and one new intention.
- Move on when Student shares one key takeaway or a favorite part of the activity.
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