Three-Cornered Cookie Basket

Why

This craft makes a thoughtful Purim gift. Children will be eager to help bake real Hamantashen cookies!

Steps

1. Decorate the back side of a large white paper plate with Crayola® Washable Markers. Use pictures of Hamantashen and bright, festive colors for Purim. Fold the sides of the plate up to form a-three cornered basket. Ask an adult to staple the corners together.

2. Cut a strip of colorful construction paper using Crayola Scissors. Staple it to the plate for a handle.

3. To make imitation 3-cornered Hamantashen cookies, cut cookie-size triangles from construction paper. Color cotton balls with marker. Place cotton balls inside paper triangles for pretend colorful cookie fillings. Fold up the three corners of the cookies, and glue with Crayola School Glue. Dry. Arrange cookies artfully inside the basket.

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.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

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.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Markers
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
  • Construction Paper
household supplies
  • Party Express paper plates
  • stapler and staples
  • cotton balls

Where & When

"The kids made these colorful baskets to carry around during our Purim carnival."
Donnita F., religious school volunteer.

"Thanks to this craft, my children are primed to bake Hamantashen cookies and learn more about Purim traditions."
Josh M., father of 4- and 7-year-olds.


Interesting Info

The Jewish holiday of Purim is celebrated with feasts and rejoicing. People give one gift each (of food, drink, or clothing) to at least two poor people on Purim. Food gifts, in two portions, are sent to friends and relatives.