Raising children in love and faith
We love introducing or reviewing a holiday by reading our favorite themed holiday books and this Tu B’Shevat Reading Bingo Challenge is the perfect way to enjoy reading along with a little play! We made a Hanukkah Reading Bingo Challenge this past Hanukkah and it was such a huge hit that it will be our …
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 …
We are happy to share ideas for arts, crafts, activities, and so much more on our Tu B’Shevat Round Up 2021 page, all guaranteed to make you and your family’s Tu B’Shevat of 2021 a fun and meaningful experience. With Tu B’Shevat just a month away there is plenty of time to teach your kiddos …
What would be a holiday without some themed playdough fun with special Hanukkah Playdough Mats? All three of my kids (yes, even the big kid although he says he doesn’t!) love playing with playdough. Who doesn’t? It’s a great sensory activity and also great for physical development of those cute little hands. We first made …
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! …
This year I put together a fun activity for us to do as we read all our beloved Hanukkah books: the Hanukkah Reading Bingo Challenge! One of the first things we pull out every Hanukkah to prepare for the holiday is all our fabulous and well-loved Hanukkah books. Years ago we made an adorable handprint …
The special way my family celebrates Hanukkah is by engaging in family-focused activities each night after the Hanukkah meal and lighting of the candles. Choosing to focus on activities the entire family can enjoy AND taking the time to actually do these activities helps us have a holiday that’s filled with light and brightness. In …
Our Hanukkah Gift By Category Guide shares some tried and true fun and meaningful gifts for each of our gift categories AND a few gifts we are planning to give this Hanukkah! Wonder what gift categories I’m talking about? Check out my Hanukkah Gift Strategy post to learn all about how we try to make …
