“This lesson plan is designed for elementary students in grades 3-5 and focuses on the concept of tzedakah and divine reward. Through an engaging midrash from Vayikra Rabbah 37, students will learn how even small acts of kindness can lead to great rewards. The lesson includes a variety of interactive activities, such as a "Mitzvah Collector Tag" game and a "My Mitzvah Sack" craft, to help students understand the value of giving, even in difficult circumstances, and reflect on the meaning of tzedakah in their own lives.
Learning Objectives
- The learner will be able to: describe how small acts of kindness can lead to big rewards by learning a midrash with a chavruta about tzedakah and divine reward.
Materials Needed
- Copies of a simplified version of the story Vayikra Rabbah 37 (attached below)
- Plastic or paper coins (or tokens)
- Small bags or boxes labeled with “Mitzvah Opportunity”
- Chart paper/board
- Markers
- Guided Questions Worksheet (Available in Downloads section)
- Reflection worksheet (Available in Downloads section)
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