Birthday Candle Menorah
Most of us have some birthday candles lying around the house ... so here is a fun craft to turn them into a Menorah for Hanukkah which children of all ages will be able to enjoy
Hanukkah Crafts
The main symbol of Hanukkah is the Menorah, and we have a number of Menorah craft ideas here to enjoy with your children. You can also print, decorate and play with our Dreidel, have a go at a variety of Star of David crafts or have fun with some potato printing! All our Hanukkah crafts can be adapted for and enjoyed by a wide range of ages of children, alone at home or in groups at school.
Dreidel Photo Frame
This Dreidel Photo Frame craft for Hanukkah is a cute way to remember your children for the holiday, or a quick gift that the kids can make themselves for grandparents and other family.
Fabric Menorah
Fabric menorah wall hangings are often used as decorations at Hanukkah. By using hook and eye fasteners as we have you can add a flam e on each day of Hanukkah.
Handprint Menorah
Here is a fun and original way to represent a Menorah, as well as record your child's handprints.
You will need:
Paper Paint
Handprint Star of David
This handprint Star of David is very quick and easy - even the youngest children can do it!
You will need:
Paper Gold paint
Hanukkah Potato Printing
We used the Star of David and dreidel for inspiration with our Hanukkah potato printing.
You will need:
Hanukkah Wish Star
This Hanukkah Wish Star makes an excellent family or classroom activity, encouraging children to think about what they are grateful for and their hopes for the year ahead.
Origami Candle And Candleholder
There are traditional origami candle models, but they are very, very difficult! Weve cheated a little, therefore, to create this origami candle for kids to fold, but the finished result is very impressive!
Star of David Craft
This sparkly Star of David decoration looks lovely hung in the window at Hanukkah. For younger children an adult could stick the sticks together, leave to dry and then let the children decorate.
Star Of David Photo Frame
Commemorate Hanukkah with this Star Of David Photo Frame craft to do with your kids - it's fun to display or send as a gift to grandparents and family! Remember to sign and date the back of the star - you could laminate first if you want to protect it for prosperity.
More Hanukkah Activities for Kids
Something to keep the kids busy ...
Hanukkah Puzzles