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Tu B’Shevat Seders are a special event all on their own, but this Taste the Foods of Tu B’Shevat Spinner activity lets the children (and adults!) put a playful spin (pun intended ;-)) on the celebration! This Taste the Foods of Tu B’Shevat Spinner is so easy to make and lets the players really think …
Planting parsley is a wonderful way to celebrate Tu B’Shevat. Tu B’Shevat is the birthday, or new year of the trees. This holiday is all about celebrating trees and the environment. Even though it’s a minor Jewish holiday, it’s usually one of the favorites for children (and adults!). You can plant parsley seeds with your …
Tu B’Shevat, the birthday or new year of the trees, is the perfect time to go on a nature walk, collect some leaves and sticks, and create this easy and fun Tu B’Shevat Sensory Bin! The possibilities for creative play are endless and your children will love having the hands-on experience of playing while learning about …
A super fun and engaging Shabbat theme for the dinosaur lovers! In our house we have long been dinosaur-obsessed in general and have totally fallen in love with the song our Education Director introduced to us at Sunday school, “Dinosaur on Shabbat.” My kids sing it all day and week long. So when I told …
If you have a dinosaur lover in your house, making these quick, easy, and super cute Dinosaur Shabbat Candle Holders is essential to a fun Shabbat experience. Whether you go all-out Shabbatasaurus (dinosaur-themed Shabbat), having custom-made, interest-specific Shabbat candle holders always makes Shabbat extra special for the little ones. What You’ll Need 2 candlesticks or …
Making your own paper kippah (yarmulke) is super easy to do and it’s even more fun when you get to decorate it with dinosaurs! The entire family (even the toddler!) loved creating and wearing these specially made DIY Dinosaur Paper Kippot! What You’ll Need DIY Paper Kippah Template Scissors Tape Crayons or markers Dinosaur stickers …
No Shabbatsaurus, our dinosaur-themed Shabbat, would be complete without dinosaur kiddush cups! These super cute Dinosaur Thumbprint Kiddush Cups are easy to make and are the sweetest way to capture your child’s thumbprint forever–and dino-style, what could be better?! You could also make these cups for everyday use for your dinosaur lover. My kiddos raised …
If you have little dinosaur lovers in the house, they will love creating this super easy Dinosaur Tracks Table Runner! Use it for a special Shabbatasaurus (dinosaur-themed Shabbat), a birthday party, or any day. Because we all know that a day with dinosaurs is a pretty good day! What You’ll Need 2 T-shirts. Yes! This …
This Shabbatasaurus Dinosaur Challah Cover is super easy (and cheap!) to make and lets your child add some fun dinosaur love to their Shabbat experience! What You’ll Need T-shirt. Yes, this is a t-shirt craft! So cheap ($1 at Dollar Tree) and easy! But if you’d rather use fabric, that’s totally fine too. Acrylic Paint(s) …
No Shabbatasaurus, a dinosaur-themed Shabbat, would be complete without a very special Shabbatasaurus Challah Platter! This challah platter is dino-fabulous and also captures your kiddos’ handprints. I’m a total sucker for handprint (and thumbprint and footprint!) crafts. It’s 99.9% kid-made and 110% kid-approved! What You’ll Need Platter or plate. Check that your plate can go …
