• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

What Do We Do All Day logo

  • Start Here
  • Books
    • Classics
      • 20th Century Classics
    • Early Chapter Books
    • Easy Readers
    • Folktales
    • Holiday Books
    • Middle Grade (8-12 years)
    • Nonfiction
    • Picture Books
    • Read Aloud Chapter Books
  • Games
    • Traditional Games
  • Kids Activities
    • Arts and Crafts
    • Literacy & Writing
    • Math
    • Playful Activities
    • Science
    • Toddler
  • Parenting
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Books for kids
  • Games
  • Indoor activities for kids
  • Parenting
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • ×
    You are here: Home / Holiday / Easy Hanukkah Craft: Make Your Own Gelt!

     

    Easy Hanukkah Craft: Make Your Own Gelt!

    184 shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Now that your kids have made their own dreidels, it's time for them to make their own gelt! (And not because you ate all the chocolate coins you bought last week. Oh, no, that is NOT the reason…)

    Hanukkah craft - making gelt is easy and fun!

    The lovely Carolyn, who shares simple play ideas (including stellar ways to play with LEGO) at The Pleasantest Thing is here today to share the perfect idea for parents who want to get creative with their kids but are quite busy  -- what with Thanksgiving and Hanukkah coinciding this year!


    I am so excited to be posting over here at What Do We Do All Day! This site is my first stop when I am looking for new books to try out. My boys have also discovered some of their favorite board games here.

    This time of year, one of our favorite games to play is spinning the dreidel, to compete for a pile of Hanukkah coins, or gelt. Of course, my kids look forward to receiving foil-wrapped chocolate gelt. But they also enjoy making our own paper coins. It's a way for them to be creative, and, of course, way less sugar! We've made our own coins together and used it as an activity at Hanukkah parties.

    Chanukah craft - make gelt with kids

    Making paper gelt is an easy activity, but always a hit. We cut out circles from yellow paper, in various sizes to make the coins. Then the kids decorate the coins with markers, crayons, colored pencils- really anything that they want to use! We also like to cut foil and glue it onto the paper coins. My kindergartner was very excited to add numbers to the coins this year.

    We then divide the coins up an use them to play the dreidel game. Let me tell you, trying to win large piles of these paper coins can be pretty compelling!

    The coins are also a fun touch to add to Hanukkah cards. I just set out the paper coins with glue and paper, and the kids have a simple Hanukkah card for the grandparents! For another fun Hanukkah craft, check out our paper plate and clothespin menorah, an easy, fire-free way for little kids to get in on counting the nights of Hanukkah.

    See more super duper easy Hanukkah crafts for kids!

    Carolyn The pleasantest thing

    Carolyn is a mom to two active little boys. She writes at The Pleasantest Thing, where she loves to share simple play ideas.

    Want Your Kids to Love Being Unplugged?
    Subscribe to our newsletter and as a thank you, receive 10 waiting games kids can play anytime anywhere.
    Your email will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. Click here to view our privacy policy.
    « Super Easy Hanukkah Dreidel Craft for Kids
    Game of the Month: Sumoku »
    184 shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Erica! I believe parents can stay sane without giving their kids an electronic device. Learn how!

    More about me →

    Newsletter

    Join over 15,000 subscribers who said "Yes! I want to unplug my kids!" We'll send you 10 waiting games your kids can play anytime, anywhere. Join here -->

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • About the Site

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and join over 15,000 other families finding ways reduce screen time.

    Other Stuff

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    Copyright © 2023 What Creative Media LLC

    Want Your Kids to Love Being Unplugged?
    Subscribe to our newsletter and as a thank you, receive 10 waiting games kids can play anytime anywhere.
    Your email will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. Click here to view our privacy policy.
    Want More Free Activity Ideas?
    Join our email list and as a thank you gift I'll send you a list of 10 waiting games that will make your kids smarter.
    Your email will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. Click here to view our privacy policy.
    Want your kids to love being unplugged?
    Join our newsletter and as a thank you, I'll send you a list of 10 waiting games.
    Your email will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. Click here to view our privacy policy.