Happy Chanukah! Plaque

Why

Kids celebrate Chanukah with this decorative plaque. Make several with different symbols for a festive holiday!

Steps

1. Find out about the traditional holiday of Chanukah...why, when, and how it is celebrated.

2. Outline a dreidel, Menorah, or other Chanukah symbol with Crayola® Erasable Colored Pencils on construction paper.

3. Cover your work area with recycled newspaper. Choose traditional Chanukah colors such as dark and light blue. Use Crayola Paint Brushes to mix white and blue Crayola Washable Kid's Paint to create the tints you want. Paint the edges of a heavy paper plate and your dreidel. Dry.

4. Cut out the dreidel with Crayola Scissors. Glue it in the middle of the paper plate using a Crayola Glue Stick. Print Happy Chanukah! or other greetings on the plate. Decorate with Crayola Glitter Glue.

5. Punch a hole in the plate and hang with ribbon or yarn.

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.

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

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

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.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Paint Brushes
  • Erasable Colored Pencils
  • Washable Kid's Paint
  • Glue Sticks
  • Glitter Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • Party Express paper plates
  • hole punch
  • paper towels
  • ribbon
  • container(s) of water

Where & When

"This decoration tied in well with our discussions about different cultural traditions."
Marcus D., after-school culture class leader.

"We're always looking for new projects for Chanukah. This plaque was something different!"
Hannah F., preschool assistant.


Interesting Info

The names of Hebrew letters are carved or painted on dreidels. The Hebrew letters Nun, Gimel, Heh, and Shin stand for the Hebrew words Ness Gadol Haya Sham which mean A Great Miracle Happened There.