Making Hanukkah crafts is a great way to teach preschoolers, and it is a fun way to introduce Hanukkah to young children. Preschoolers are not as skillful with their hands as older children, and it is important to take this into consideration when constructing homemade Hanukkah crafts with preschoolers. This article will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to create homemade Hanukkah crafts with preschoolers.
Candy Candles
Candy Candles are a fun way to teach preschoolers about Hanukkah traditions while having a good time. For this project you will need card board tubes, tape, paint, glue, candy, and orange tissue paper. This is an easy homemade Hanukkah craft that preschoolers will enjoy.
Start by helping preschoolers paint the cardboard whatever color they like. They can paint it many colors if they wish as well; feel free to let preschoolers use their fingers or a paintbrush for this project. Cut the tissue paper into squares about 6 inches in width and height. You will need 2 squares per candle.
Layer the 2 squares of tissue paper on top of the other, and turn the top square slightly so that it does not match up with the other piece. When the cardboard tube has dried gently push it into the tube about half way. Fill the tissue paper with candy and push it into the cardboard tube more. Place a small piece of tape across the bottom of the tube so the candy does not fall out and arrange the tissue paper so that it looks like a flame. This homemade craft is a perfect project for preschoolers during the Hanukkah season.
Hanukkah Gift Boxes
It is fun to make homemade gifts for people during Hanukkah, and preschoolers will enjoy making a homemade Hanukkah gift box. For this project you will need an old box, white paint, blue paper, glue, markers, scissors, and treats to fill it with. Small toys, chocolate coins, and dreidels are perfect Hanukkah gifts to fill these homemade boxes with.
Start by helping preschoolers to painting the box white, and next help them write the recipients name on the front of the box. Cut 6 small strips of blue paper, and help preschoolers glue this to the top of the box in the shape of the Star of David. Preschoolers will love creating and filling this box, and the recipient of this homemade Hanukkah craft will love it too!
A Foam Dreidel Charm
Foam is a wonderful medium for preschoolers to work with, and it is a valuable tool when creating Hanukkah crafts with your preschoolers. For this project you will need foam shapes, scissors, glue, ribbon, and fabric paint.
Help children glue the shapes into a dreidel by gluing a triangle to the bottom of a square, and adding a small rectangle to the top. Cut a small hole in the side of the dreidel, and help preschoolers thread the ribbon through the hole. Tie it into a loop, and your homemade Hanukkah craft is complete. Preschoolers can wear this charm as a necklace or they can attach it to their favorite back pack.
Hanukkah is the perfect time for creating homemade crafts with preschoolers, and parents should take advantage of this occasion. These easy to follow instructions will provide you and your preschoolers with hours of fun during Hanukkah.
