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Teaching about the Holocaust is difficult for teachers and students alike. For teachers, it can be difficult to find engaging and appropriate materials for students who may not yet have the background knowledge or maturity to handle the sensitive content. For students, it can be challenging to learn about a topic that is so far removed from their own lives.

This printable mini-book about the Holocaust is an effective resource for teachers who want to reveal and discuss the Holocaust and WW2 with their students and help them engage with some of its most difficult topics. The Holocaust book for kids and additional downloadable resources in our library incorporate historical photos and information featuring images that help students understand the truth about what happened.

Why Did the Holocaust Happen? Teaching from Start to Finish

In this mini book, students will begin with an introduction to Hitler’s rise to power and the persecution of the Jewish people. The mini book includes

• Historical images, 
• Comprehension questions, 
• Writing prompts
• and summarizing activities.

 With this resource, you’ll be able to teach your students in an age-appropriate manner while giving them a deeper understanding of one of history’s darkest periods.

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A dedicated, experienced educator team created this resource to support your World History lessons. 

If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts: 

🆘 Support Struggling Students

Help students who need help understanding the concepts by reading the book in small 1-2 page chunks, followed by a period of discussion and note-taking.

Additionally, provide access to previous assignments and Holocaust posters, and anchor charts for students to recall past lessons.

➕ Challenge Fast Finishers

This book can be used in conjunction with a variety of books and other resources, including but not limited to the following:

– The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

– Night by Elie Wiesel

– Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Plan lessons for all ability levels with our 10 Best Scaffolding Strategies! 

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the Download button to download the Google Slides or PDF version of this resource.

Once you download, put the print the booklets front to back, cut in half, and put them in order. Staple down the left margin.

Ali Endlich, a teacher in South Carolina and Teach Starter Collaborator, created this resource.