It’s a custom to light bonfires on Lag BaOmer to commemorate the great light that Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai brought into the world through his spiritual teachings. Students will be able to have their own hadlakah (bonfire) with this creative and real-looking fire.
Students will create their very own (faux) bonfires as they gain an understanding of this iconic symbol for Lag BaOmer. They will learn that we light bonfires in commemoration of the eternal light of Torah that Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai brought into the world with his teachings.
Skills Needed:
Students will need to be able to measure inches on a ruler. Students will need hand dexterity to be able to cut through cardboard. They will need fine motor skills for painting and gluing. They will need eye-hand coordination to place small items in small areas.
Skills Developed:
Students will create artwork that is meaningful and will develop goal-setting behaviors, creativity, planning behavior, problem-solving skills, hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, visual perceptual and processing skills, visual – spatial skills, cutting skills, an ability to focus on details and follow instructions, perseverance, feelings of competence, and pride in their work
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