Children play a significant role and bring gaiety to the proceedings. Bargainer remembers growing up in England and spending six years in Israel, taking in the rich traditions of Jewish culture. The Passover observance and the seder meal were especially memorable. The children's involvement starts at the beginning of the observance. The youngest child present who can read is chosen to recite the four questions that explain the significance of the evening.
Jewish children learn the question early in life as part of their religious training.
And you shall tell it to your child. The children also get involved in singing and games during the meal. One game includes breaking the middle piece of matzah and hiding it. If a child finds it, he gets a reward. All the other children get a prize too, usually a silver dollar.