Chanukah Happenings

Why

The light of the season can be seen in your children's eyes. Put kids in the "write" frame of mind for festivities with this great way to introduce the Festival of Lights.

Steps

1. To create the steps as illustrated, fold over the tops of four different colors of construction paper at different points (approximately 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, and 4/5). Place the sheets inside each other so the flaps fall in order. Glue with a Crayola® Glue Stick along the folds.

2. Think about all the things that go into preparing for Chanukah, whether your family celebrates it or you are learning about it.

3. Use Crayola Colored Pencils to write and illustrate the sequence of holiday events on the outside and under the flaps. Older children can write the words requested by younger ones.

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.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Colored Pencils
  • Glue Sticks
  • Construction Paper

Where & When

"Chanukah Happenings was a captivating way to see how well the children understood our lesson."
Amy S., craft coordinator

"The kids made Chanukah booklets on the road to our family gathering."
Joshua D., dad of three kids ages 7 to 12.


Interesting Info

Chanukah celebrates the rededication of Solomon's Temple after the expulsion of the Greeks by outnumbered Israeli soldiers and the miracle that lamp oil lasted for 8 days. The name comes from the Hebrew "chanu," which means "they rested."