6 fun activities for entertaining kids at Passover

For Jewish families, Passover is a time to share knowledge about their heritage with their kids. Here are 6 fun activities that can keep your children entertained over Passover while teaching them about its traditions.

Kids are almost always interested in the 10 plagues thanks to the animals involved. There are a number of games and toys on the market that turn learning about the plagues into a fun activity. If you want a DIY version, use your creativity and imagination to choose items that represent each of the plagues and put them all into a bag. Let your kids pull them out one at a time and guess which plague they signify.

An internet search will turn up various websites where you can download Passover-themed colouring sheets. If you're particularly artistic, you could also choose to draw your own themed pictures for the kids to colour.

Why not let the younger members of the family get involved in preparing the Seder meal? As long as you assign tasks that are suitable for their ages, your kids will have great fun while also learning about the traditions surrounding the meal. You could even get them to design their own Seder plate.

Prepare a number of questions about the history and traditions of Passover and hold a special Passover quiz. Try to avoid asking questions that have "yes" or "no" answers. Instead, write open-ended questions that can lead to further discussion.

If you have more than one child, encourage them to stage a play about Passover for the family to enjoy. The preparation and practice for this activity are a great way to keep the children occupied while you are preparing the food and drink.

To make the hunt for the afikomen even more exciting for your little ones, you can get the whole family involved in making your own afikomen bag. This is great for crafty families, and whether you decide to make your bag from scratch or just decorate an existing bag, your kids will love getting involved.

Passover is an important celebration for Jewish families, and with the activities listed above, it can be a time of both fun and learning for your children.