Chanukah Dreidel Decoration

Why

Contribute to your holiday festivities with beautifully decorated dreidel.

Steps

1. With Crayola® Scissors, cut out the shape of a large dreidel from firm paper.

2. Color the entire dreidel with a heavy layer of many different Crayola Crayon colors.

3. Cover the multi-colored dreidel with a heavy layer of black crayon.

4. Scratch Chanukah images into the black crayon layer with a toothpick or plastic utensil to reveal the colors underneath.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

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.

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

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Crayons
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
  • Construction Paper
household supplies
  • toothpicks - wooden
  • plastic dinnerware

Where & When

"These decorated dreidels are so distinctive. The children hung their creations on their bedroom doors."
Bekah R., mom of two children ages 8 and 10.

"Handmade decorations are an excellent way to help children learn about each other's beloved traditions."
Hillel K., after-school program volunteer.


Interesting Info

Dreidel is Yiddish for "turn". The game revolves around a four-sided top. Players sit around a table and ante up by contributing one or two (usually chocolate) coins into a communal pot. Each player then takes a turn spinning the dreidel.