Passover Seder Plate

crayola supplies

Markers
Model Magic®
Glitter Glue

household supplies

craft sticks
recycled plastic lid

Why

Bring the symbolism and traditions of Passover to life with this decorative Model Magic® Seder plate. Handmade ceremonial crafts teach children about their own or other families' celebrations.

Steps

1. A traditional Seder plate contains five symbolic foods: a bitter herb such as horseradish; a roasted shankbone; a roasted egg; a fresh spring vegetable such as a lettuce or parsley; and charoses (an apple, nut, and raisin salad). To make a decorative Seder plate, flatten white Crayola Model Magic into a circle.
2. In the middle of the plate carve the word Pesach in English or Hebrew by pressing a craft stick into the Model Magic.
3. Press 5 circles around the plate's edge using a recycled round lid.
4. Make the traditional Passover foods and symbols using different colors of Model Magic or white Model Magic mixed with color from Crayola Washable Markers, and Crayola Glitter Glue. For example, to make matzo (the unleavened bread that symbolizes the quick exit of Jews from slavery in Egypt 3,000 years ago) shape a flat square of modeling compound. Poke holes into the top with a craft stick and rub on glitter glue for a speckled surface.
5. Display the plate in a place where your whole family can enjoy your creativity for the holiday.

When & Where

"My whole family helped prepare this ceremonial Seder plate. Our guests complimented the children on their creativity."
- Kyla Z., mom of three children ages 4 to 11.

"The children created their plates with great seriousness. We discussed each symbol as we made it."
- Daganya M., community center volunteer.

Interesting Info

Matzo is flat, unleavened bread served during Passover to symbolize the quick exit of Jews from slavery in Egypt 3,000 years ago. In a hurry and uncertain of their freedom, they quickly baked bread for their journey without letting it rise.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Crayola Modeling Materials including Crayola Model Magic®, and Model Magic Fusion™, Crayola Air-Dry Clay, and Crayola Dough—

Keep away from open flames. Do not use to make candleholders, hot plates, trivets, or other similar objects that will be used or placed near fire and other heat sources.
Do not put in an oven, microwave, or kiln.
Do not make into vessels/containers that will hold unpackaged food.
The use of modeling material to make items that look like food is discouraged for children younger than age 5 to avoid their confusion with real food.
Unless sealed with a water-resistant glaze, do not make projects exposed to or immersed in water, such as boats or outdoor bird feeders. They would disintegrate when exposed to moisture.
Crayola Dough—contains gluten (wheat flour) as an ingredient.
Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Crayola Model Magic and Model Magic Fusion are gluten-free. However, they are produced on the same machinery as Crayola Dough which does contain gluten. Although the machines are cleaned prior to the start of each production run, there is a slight possibility that trace amounts of gluten from Crayola Dough may be present in the other modeling compound products. For information regarding specific ingredients or allergic concerns, please call our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Modeling Tools—Use the least dangerous point or edge sufficient to do the job. For example, craft sticks, plastic knives and forks, and cookie cutters can cut or carve modeling materials.

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points