Hanukkah Crafts for Kids

November 24, 2023 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

Hanukkah is family time, and it’s a great time to do some crafting together. From star of David crafts to menorahs and dreidels, here are some fun options for Hanukkah crafts for kids.

If you want to make your own little dreidel out of clay, you can with these instructions from Moms and Crafters. They’re so cute, and the post is full of great tips to make a usable dreidel (and a link to the song because I know you’re singing it now, right?).

She also has some cute printable dreidel boxes, which aren’t for playing with, but they’re big enough to hold a little treat or be a decoration for your Hanukkah gatherings. How about a sweet garland of dreidels? I feel like I’ve shared this one before but she also has a super cute pipe cleaner menorah for kids to play with and “light.”

And while you’re playing dreidel, you’re going to need some gelt. Make your own out of paper with this simple idea from What We Do All Day. They have another take on the homemade dreidel using cardboard and a pencil, which is great because you don’t need any special supplies.

You could also try making a dreidel out of Legos, with instructions from the Legoland Discovery Center.

Get out your craft sticks and glitter to make this pretty (and easy for younger kids) Star of David ornament from 2 Paws Designs. Or make a three-dimensional star out of paper with the instructions from NurtureStore, which shows how to draw a six-pointed star with help from a compass and ruler, making this a sly little STEM project for older kids.

NurtureStore also has a cute paper plate menorah craft with printable candles. Or make a paper menorah with these instructions from No Time for Flash Cards. You can also make a Lego menorah (What We Do All Day) or make one out of an egg carton decorated by the kids (Kids Activities Blog).

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Celebrating Mexican Independence Day

Lots of Americans seem to think that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day, but that holiday actually falls on Sept. 16.

May 5 is the celebration of the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexicans defeated the French in 1862. Independence Day marks the beginning of their fight for independence from Spain in 1810. That was the day of what’s known as El Grito de Dolores, or the cry of Dolores, for when the Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bells at his church in Dolores and declared that Mexico should be free from Spanish rule.

They would fight for their freedom until 1821 when they finally gained independence.

Fabulous Classroom has a little of the history and ideas for celebrating the holiday for all age groups. There’s also a link to a good video in that post about the real story of Mexican Independence Day.

Twinkl also has a good tops about the history and different activities, discussion ideas, crafts and foods that can be incorporated into lessons at school or used at home.

I also found a few pins that no longer link to a website but include good information on Mexican Independence Day, including some questions for students to answer based on the reading. You can find more printables and questions for kids from TX Homeschool Mama on Etsy (also available in Spanish).

You can find a lot more paid resources about Mexican Independence Day at Teachers Pay Teachers.

Mexican flag crafts are a fun option for celebrating Mexican Independence Day (though the current iteration of their flag has only been in use since 1968). Kids Activities Blog has a free Mexican flag printable and a few different ideas for decorating it including dot markers and torn tissue paper.

You can also find some great Mexican crafts at Red Ted Art. The post includes all sorts of Mexican inspired projects including Day of the Dead crafts, Frida Kahlo pinatas and upcycled musical instruments. I love the giant paper flowers they shared from Honestly WTF.

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