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.

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Lesson PlanElementary (Grades 2–5)

How Abraham and King David Gave Tzedakah

This lesson plan, designed for elementary students in grades 4-5, explores the concept of tzedakah by comparing the different approaches of Abraham and David. It teaches that tzedakah is about more than just giving money; it's about the manner and timing of helping others. The lesson uses a variety of interactive methods, including a warm-up activity, a text study of Avot D'Rabbi Natan 33, and group discussions, to help students understand these different values and apply them to their own choices. The goal is for students to see that both Abraham's and David's ways of helping are valuable and that they can choose to be generous and fair in their own lives.

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Lesson PlanEarly Childhood (Pre-K–Grade 1)

Sharing the Joy of Our Sukkah

Fun preschool lesson plan for Sukkot! Teach kids about ushpizin and tzedakah through songs, stories, and activities that inspire kindness and sharing.

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Lesson PlanEarly Childhood (Pre-K–Grade 1)

Introduction to Tzedakah: Little Hands, Big Hearts

Teach preschoolers the meaning of Tzedakah with stories, games, and hands-on activities. Kids learn to help others, share, and practice kindness every day.

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Lesson PlanEarly Childhood (Pre-K–Grade 1)

DIY Tzedakah Box for Kids and Lesson Plan: Daily Giving is Fun

This hands-on early childhood lesson introduces young children to the daily practice of giving tzedakah. Through storytelling, discussion, and a creative Tzedakah box activity, students learn the importance of helping those in need and how small, consistent acts of kindness make a big difference. In this 30–45 minute lesson, children decorate their own Tzedakah box and practice giving a coin each day, building habits of generosity and empathy from an early age.

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Lesson PlanEarly Childhood (Pre-K–Grade 1)

Two Smiles: Learning How Tzedakah Makes Everyone Feel

Discover how helping others can make everyone feel happy.

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Lesson PlanElementary (Grades 2–5)

Maot Chitim: Pesach and Community - Elem

This lesson plan introduces elementary students to the concept of Maot Chitim, the Jewish tradition of collecting money to help those in need celebrate Passover.

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