Hanukkah Lesson Plan & Movie Guide | Love, Lights, Hanukkah!

Bring culture, story, and heart into your classroom with Love, Lights, Hanukkah! This ready-to-use lesson plan is perfect for Grades 4–6. It combines film, discussion, and meaningful activities in one engaging two-hour lesson.

Students learn the story and traditions of Hanukkah in a clear and respectful way. They explore the menorah, dreidel, traditional foods, and family celebrations. The lesson uses the movie Love, Lights, Hanukkah! to help students connect learning to real characters and emotions. The story supports discussions about family, heritage, and belonging.

A comprehensive lesson plan, guided discussion questions, and a complete student worksheet with an answer key are all included. Reading, writing, critical thinking, and introspection are all supported by activities. It is easier to satisfy the demands of every learner when you have clear differentiation ideas.

This tool fosters cultural understanding while saving planning time. It is effective for religious education, cultural studies, and ELA. Teachers will like its classroom flow, structure, and sensitivity.