Passover Seder Place Cards
Learn about the customs, rituals, foods, and history of the most festive holiday of the Jewish calendar, Passover. Shalom!
1. The Passover holiday reminds Jews about the time when their people were slaves in Egypt and how they became free. Each object on the Seder table symbolizes an important idea. For instance, the people had to grab their bread before it could rise and run out of Egypt to find freedom. That is why no leavened (risen) bread is eaten during this holiday. Add a unique touch to a traditional Passover table by making place cards for guests.
2. Measure small place cards for each person at the Seder. Draw a line With Crayola® Erasable Colored Pencils to divide the paper in half. You can erase it later.
3. Sketch a Passover symbol such as a wine goblet, parsley, shank bone, or matzah in the center of each card. Draw half of the symbol above the center line. Using Crayola Twistables, color in your symbols. Erase extra colored pencil lines.
4. With Crayola Scissors, cut around each symbol above the center line. Fold the top half of the card down. Write the name of each guest on the place card near the Passover symbol. You’re ready to set your table!
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
- Create a Seder table centerpiece using a bare tree branch decorated with Passover symbols.
- Create a Passover Seder plate showing all the items used to celebrate the Seder meal.
- Make an Afikoman holder with decorated cloth.
- Assessment: Students explain the meaning of symbols in the context of the holiday.
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