Pesach: Freedom & Memory Stories
A Jewish Festival About Freedom Year 3 Religious Education
WALT: What We Are Learning Today
Understand the story of the Exodus and why it's important Identify special items on the Seder plate Describe why Matzah is eaten at Pesach Explain how Jewish people remember their freedom
What Does Freedom Mean to You?
Think about times when you feel free What choices can you make? How does it feel to be safe?
Sequence the Story
Work with your partner Put the story cards in the right order Tell the story in your own words What happened first, next, then, finally?
The Special Seder Plate
Used during the Pesach meal Each item tells part of the story Helps families remember the Exodus Passed down through generations
Matzah: The Bread of Freedom
Flat bread with no yeast Baked quickly without rising Reminds us of the hasty escape from Egypt Eaten instead of regular bread during Pesach
The Four Questions
Why is this night different from all other nights? Why do we eat matzah instead of bread? Why do we eat bitter herbs? Why do we dip our food twice tonight?
Create Your Own Storyboard
Choose one part of the Exodus story Draw and write what happened Use sentence starters if you need help Share your story with the class
Why Remember These Stories?
Stories help us understand our history They teach us important lessons Jewish families pass these stories to their children Remembering helps us value our freedom
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