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CU PKK K-1:20 Passover looking for signs of spring Goal: Students will look for signs of spring as an introduction to discussing Passover. Materials: seasonal clothing 1. ** Gain attention of the learner ** Bring a collection of seasonal clothing ask the students to separate the clothes by their season. Ask them to explain why they wear different clothes during different seasons. 2. ** Review relevant past learning ** Many of the traditions of the Jewish people we studied are connected to seasonal changes in Israel. Sukkot is a festival that celebrates the harvest in Israel. Tu B’Shvat is a holiday that celebrates when the trees beginning budding. 3. ** Present new material ** Passover, is another seasonal holiday. It marks when spring is in full force. Passover is known by many names. Festival of spring. Festival of Matzo, and Festival of Freedom. 4. ** Provide guided practice ** Each season has its unique signs. (Before class, prepare a chart with two columns labeled Fall and Spring.) Ask students to suggest items that are unique to each season. 5. ** Provide independent practice ** Take the children outside. Give each student a piece of paper and a pencil. Ask them to walk around and look for signs of spring and draw pictures of what they see. Encourage the children to observe different areas. 6. ** Close the lesson ** Come back to the classroom and compare their findings. Add this page to their “Me” books.