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LEGO Menorah: Have a Creative and Flameless Hanukkah

December 2, 2020

How to make a LEGO menorah for Hanukkah

The other night my youngest son was saying how he was afraid of the fire used to light menorahs. He wanted to be involved in the lighting of the candles, but was too trepidatious. We needed something flameless. Enter this make your own LEGO® menorah! I have seen toddler and preschool menorahs in which the…
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by: Erica posted in: Holiday 1 Comment

Holiday Picture Books for Interfaith Kids

November 23, 2020

Interfaith picture books for the holidays about celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah.

A growing number of households are interfaith families and celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas. Fortunately, there are some wonderful picture books that reflect that reality and celebrate diversity. But you don’t need to be an interfaith family to enjoy this book list! They can be enjoyed by kids and families of any faith. Picture Books…
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by: Erica posted in: Books, Holiday 22 Comments

Star Tessellation Math Art Project

November 26, 2019

Star tessellations art project

Add a little sparkle to your math art projects and STEAM education with star tessellation patterns using a six pointed star! Tessellations are an easy to learn art idea with enough variation possibilities to keep kids interested. Not to mention, repeating and rotating mathematical patterns is surprisingly relaxing. As I did with our heart tessellations…
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by: Erica posted in: Art and Crafts, Math Activities 2 Comments

Hanukkah Children’s Books to Make You Believe in Miracles

November 5, 2018

Hanukkah picture books for children

Celebrate the festival of lights with these miraculous Hanukkah children’s books! In addition to relating the traditional tale of the Maccabees and the eight day miracle your family will enjoy these wonderful and sometimes-fanciful Hanukkah stories. I am delighted to be able to include a selection of holiday books that includes some non-traditional, diverse families…
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Easy Hanukkah Crafts for Kids

December 2, 2014

Easy Hanukkah crafts for kids. Perfect last minute projects.

When it comes to crafts, I need simple crafts! Most of my crafty energy (what little of it there is) is stored up for last minute ideas! This list of easy hanukkah crafts for kids is one I am keeping on hold for the night before Hanukkah when I realize that it IS the night before…
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by: Erica posted in: Art and Crafts, Holiday 5 Comments

Easy Hanukkah Craft: Make Your Own Gelt!

November 20, 2013

Hanukkah craft - making gelt is easy and fun!

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…) The lovely Carolyn, who shares simple play ideas (including stellar ways to play with LEGO) at The…
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Super Easy Hanukkah Dreidel Craft for Kids

November 19, 2013

easy handmade dreidel craft

This simple dreidel made out of recycled materials is a super easy Hanukkah craft for kids. Every child loves spinning the dreidel and like most kids who celebrate the Festival of Lights, my boys have a slew of dreidels. Nevertheless, it’s still fun to make your own (especially when it doesn’t take much effort!). I must…
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by: Erica posted in: Art and Crafts, Holiday 9 Comments

Free Interfaith Ornament Coloring Page

December 4, 2012

Multicultural ornament coloring page for I

I am so pleased at the coloring page kid lit author/illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg has shared with us today! It’s an interfaith ornament with symbols from Christmas and Hanukkah, plus a peace dove for good measure.  Even if you only celebrate one holiday this season, no one can argue with peace, right? So download, print it out and get…
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by: Erica posted in: Coloring Pages, Holiday 1 Comment

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