Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown on 11 September 2026 and continues until nightfall on 13 September. It is a time of reflection, hope, new beginnings and wishing one another a sweet year ahead. 
 
Use this meaningful occasion to explore belonging, family traditions, kindness, hope and the different ways people welcome a new year. Invite Jewish children and families to share, if they wish, so experiences are respectful and connected to lived culture.
A few simple ideas to explore:
Sweet New Year sensory invitation: Explore apples through painting, printing, slicing or sensory play. Talk about foods and traditions that can hold special meaning for families.
New Beginnings Tree: Invite children to draw or dictate something they hope to learn, try or enjoy in the year ahead, then add it as a leaf to a shared display.
Family celebrations conversations: Read stories, share photos provided by families or talk about the many ways communities celebrate important occasions and new beginnings.This free learning story pack helps educators capture children’s voice, participation, questions and emerging understandings as they explore culture, identity, belonging, communication and community.Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown on 11 September 2026 and continues until nightfall on 13 September. It is a time of reflection, hope, new beginnings and wishing one another a sweet year ahead
 
✨ Features:
Designed to help educators document learning linked to Raksha Bandhan, family, sibling bonds, care, protection, kindness, respect and connection
A meaningful resource for recording children’s conversations, reflections, experiences and discoveries during Raksha Bandhan-inspired learning
 
Supports inclusive practice by valuing children’s family backgrounds, cultural connections, voices, ideas and different ways of participating
Ideal for portfolios, program documentation, displays or learning story records