Dreidel Doorway

crayola supplies

Crayons
Gel Markers
Glitter Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

paper clips
ribbon

Why

Hang these festive hand-made ornaments for Chanukah around your windows and doors.

Steps

1. Using Crayola® Scissors, cut out several six-pointed stars, dreidels, or gelt (play chocolate money) from construction paper.
2. Decorate each ornament with Crayola gel markers, crayons and Crayola Glitter Glue. Blue and silver are colors associated with Hanukah. Write these Hebrew letters on the dreidels: nun, gimel, hey, shin. Dry.
3. Insert a paper clip in the top of each ornament. Attach to a blue ribbon and drape across the top of a doorway.

When & Where

"My after-school group made these Chanukah garlands for a children's hospital."
- Donita C., crafts volunteer.

"We do crafts for many different holidays. This one combines traditional symbols for a festive decoration."
- Susan T., family child care provider.

Interesting Info

A dreidel has four Hebrew letters on it: nun means miracle, gimel means great, hey means was, and shin means there--a great miracle was there.

Safety Guidelines

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

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.