The Dreidel Game

Worksheet Description

This Hanukkah worksheet is a storytelling activity that describes a group of kids playing the traditional Dreidel game during the holiday. At the top, there’s a designated area for students to write their name, which personalizes the worksheet. The story provides a vivid description of the game’s setting, the excitement of the players, and the sense of community it fosters.

The narrative begins with the children gathering at a friend’s house, excited to play the Dreidel game, a Hanukkah tradition where participants can win chocolate gelt, or coins, based on the spin of the dreidel. Each side of the dreidel bears a letter from the Hebrew alphabet—Nun, Gimmel, Hey, and Shin—which determines whether players win, lose, collect everything in the pot, or nothing at all. As the game progresses, the story captures the children’s anticipation with each spin, their strategies in playing, and their reactions to the outcomes. By the end of the evening, the story emphasizes the joy of playing together and sharing in Hanukkah traditions, rather than the material winnings of the game. The worksheet not only entertains but also educates students on Hanukkah customs and the Hebrew alphabet, making it a valuable educational resource for teaching about the holiday.