Fairfield Shines a Light on Hanukkah Traditions

Kindergartners and their fifth grade buddies were immersed in the history and traditions of Hanukkah at Fairfield Elementary School. Together, they completed craft projects and played games while learning about the significance of the holiday that spans for eight nights and days.

Christine Gooden’s fifth graders visited Tiana Parrella’s kindergarten class for a dreidel game. Each side had a number and students had to place coins in the middle of the table based on their spin. The activity helped them learn about a Hanukkah tradition while helping the kindergartners practice addition. 

In Janine George’s classroom, her kindergartners were assisted by fifth graders from Natalie Suckow’s class for a menorah craft. Students worked in pairs to cut out and glue the different pieces together, while exploring the significance of the candelabrum.

The kindergartners get together monthly with their fifth grade buddies for seasonal projects. The older students get to take on a leadership role.