World Religions

Ian and Eric made rolled beeswax candle Christmas gifts.

This month we learned about three major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  We learned each religion's symbols, holy books, places of worship, and leaders.  We also learned ways religious holidays are celebrated today.  Some activities included eating latkes (traditionally eaten during Hanukkah), tasting dates (traditionally eaten to break the fast during Ramadan), and making Christmas presents.

The boys had a lot of fun at our Thursday co-op Christmas party.  Games included Blind Snowman, reindeer hunt, winter Mad-Libs, and marshmallow toss.  Eric was excited to win the marshmallow toss by getting the most marshmallows in his bucket.  We also decorated cupcakes and watched A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Books:  The Nativity by Vivas;  Many Ways: How Families Practice Their Beliefs and Religions by Rotner and Kelly;  Places of Worship: Muslim Mosque by Wood; How the Reindeer Saved Santa by Haywood;  My First Ramadan by Katz;  Celebrate Hanukkah by Heiligman;  The Night Before Christmas by Moore;  I Am Muslim by Chalfonte;  Psalm 23 by Moser;  Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors by Khan;  A Sweet Year: A Taste of the Jewish Holidays by Podwal;  Places of Worship: Christian Church by Wood;  Harvest of Light by Ofanansky;  To Every Thing There Is a Season by Dillon

Videos:  Holidays for Children: Ramadan by Schlessinger Media