Looking for some easy DIY Hanukkah crafts for your program? We’ve gathered some creative and kid-friendly ideas that will add a personalized touch to your celebrations. From menorah masterpieces to dreidel designs, these DIY projects are a great way to brings the magic of the holiday to life! Happy Hanukkah!
DIY Pop-Up Dreidel
Use a template or draw out your own 2D dreidels on paper, then use scissors to cut them out. Then cut slits at the bottom of one, and the top of the other so you can slot them into one another. This creates a fun 3D effect! Decorate the pieces of paper with star stickers, or draw them on with markers, then assemble! View the tutorial on the Darcy Miller blog here >
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Paper Plate Menorah Craft
Use a paper plate to create a menorah as a fun and easy craft for kids to celebrate! View the tutorial on the Crayola® website here >
Materials:
- Paper Plate
- Scissors
- Paint Brush
- Construction Paper
- Glitter Glue
- Pencil
- Washable Paint
- School Glue
- Markers
- Paper Plate
- String
Star of David Craft
Use craft sticks to make a Star of David, then decorate it! The craft sticks can be glued together to create 2 triangle shapes, then form the star. Paint with glitter paint, or regular paint and add glitter after! We have jumbo and regular sized craft sticks so you can make a variety, plus even some colored craft sticks if you want a quick craft with no painting! View the tutorial on the 2Paws Designs blog here >
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Stained Glass Star of David Ornaments
Similar to the idea above, but now take it a step further and make an ornament with craft sticks, plus add tissue paper in the center for a “stained glass” look! Make two triangles by gluing the popsicle sticks together. Place them on top of one another and glue again. Using a glue and water mixture, you wil place the tissue paper pieces onto the center of you craft stick frame. S&S has tissue paper squares and strips in packs to make it even easier! View the entire tutorial on the Kindergarten Nation blog here >
Materials:
- Craft Sticks
- Tissue Paper (squares and strips)
- Glue
- Paintbrushes
- String
- Water
Clay Dreidel
Check out this video tutorial on how to make a dreidel out of clay!
Materials:
- Crayola® Air-Dry Clay Classic Colors
- OR use White Air Dry Clay and paint the colors on with Acrylic Paint!
Menorah Painting Craft
We love the idea of teaching kids about the Festival of Lights, while also introducting a craft technique called Pointillism. Use a pencil to lightly draw a menorah. Dip a Q-tip into paint and create one dot at a time. View the full tutorial on the Coffee and Carpool blog here >
Materials:
- Small Canvas or Cardstock Paper
- Paint (you can use acrylic for canvas, tempera for cardstock)
- Pencil
- Q-tips
Hanukkah Decorations
Looking to add to your festivities by decorating your area for the holiday? Check out these ideas below. Use blue, gold, and silver!
- Crepe Paper Streamers
- Metallic Fringe Decoration
- Dark Blue Balloons
- Light Blue Balloons
- Blue Tablecover
- Silver or Gold Star Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece
