Raising children in love and faith
Today to prepare for Tu B’Shevat we did Tu B’Shevat Plant-Brush Painting and made a pretty cool mural and definitely had lots of fun in the process! What You’ll Need Kraft paper Tape Washable paint Assortment of plants Clothespins (optional) Popsicle sticks (optional) Glue gun (optional) Putting It Together First, collect different plant materials. We …
This afternoon we created our A Tree in Every Season Art Panels for Tu B’Shevat and they are awesome! What You’ll Need A Tree in Every Season Art Panels printable Cardstock Paint sticks, brown and green Glue Pink sprinkles Green construction paper Q-tips Rubber bands Orange, yellow, and red paint Watercolors Paintbrush Salt Putting It Together …
The first thing we always bring out when preparing for a new holiday is our holiday books and yesterday we made a Tu B’Shevat Book Box to hold our collection. Having all the holiday books grouped together in a book box makes it easy for the kids to grab a themed book and I’m always …
Today we had lots of fun with a Hanukkah Rhymes and Song Activity that was quick to prep and should be easily accessible for all families. What you’ll need Free Hanukkah Rhymes and Song Activity printable Scissors Laminator and laminate sheets or contact paper or popsicle sticks (optional). I have an inexpensive laminator and use …
Today in Sunday School we got to learn all about Hanukkah in a fun and silly way with our I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dreidel Retelling Craft. This I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dreidel Retelling Craft is super silly but such a fun way to learn about the symbols. …
This morning we did our first Hanukkah art activity and decoration of the season: Hanukkah Tape Resist Art Activity + Decoration. I absolutely love it!! It’s a fun way to kick off the Hanukkah feelings and decorate your house at the same time. What you’ll need Kraft paper or poster board Tape–we love using BAM! …
Today in my Sunday School class we learned about the Jewish value of mitzvah and made a Mitzvah Wheel Craft to help visualize and perform miztvot (plural of mitzvah). What You’ll Need Mitzvah Wheel Template Scissors Brass Fastener Putting It Together Print out the Mitzvah Wheel template on cardstock. You could also glue it to …
Since it’s going to be 100 degrees here today (why California fall, why?) Baby Boy and I decided to beat the heat this morning and head outside for some fun Messy Rosh Hashanah Apples and Honey Sensory Play from our High Holiday Activity List 🍎 What You’ll Need 2 cups cornstarch 1 cup water Yellow …
A Rosh Hashanah Symbols Felt Wall is another super easy hands-on Rosh Hashanah activity that can add a meaningful discussion about the holiday, its symbols and traditions, all while having fun playing! You can leave it out and the kids can return to it throughout Elul to reinforce High Holiday learning. What You’ll Need Felt …
A super easy, fun, and delicious-smelling Rosh Hashanah activity is Rosh Hashanah DIY Honeycomb and Bees Playdough Stamping! With Rosh Hashanah just under a month away that means we are excited to start engaging in High Holiday crafts and activities so that the kids can have fun learning through play 🤗 This morning we started …
