We do lots of apple and honey activities in preparation of Rosh Hashanah and this Messy Apple and Shaving Cream Honey play was a super fun way to talk about the tradition of dipping apples in honey, and getting our hands dirty at the same time! Dip your apple into some messy shaving cream honey …
Beehive Candleholders
My eight-year-old daughter and I made these Rosh Hashanah Beehive Candleholders and I love them! This DIY only took about 15 minutes to make and cost less than $5! And, it captures a fun and sweet symbol of the New Year holiday. Such a total win! I love seeing these Beehive Candleholders on our High …
High Holidays 2022/5783 Shelfie + Starter Activities
With Rosh Hashanah just a little over a month away, we set up our High Holidays 2022/5783 Shelfie and invited the kids to learn, explore, and play with all things High Holidays!! Remember the beauty of shelfies–grab what you have on hand or can easily put together, display in an inviting way, and just let …
Shofar Rescue Bin and Wall
Last year I wanted an easy sensory bin set up and I liked the idea of reusing what I already had so I quickly put together a fun activity inspired by my kids love of rescue activities, a Shofar Rescue Bin and Wall. Last year the bin actually had two sides since I already had …
Shofar Exploratory Activity
My kids have been very interested in the shofar these past few weeks so I was excited to put together this Shofar Exploratory Activity for them. Today I wanted to give them the opportunity for some focused learning just on the shofar. I set up this little table so they could practice writing the word …
High Holidays Symbols Pattern Match Activity
Mr. Preschooler and I grabbed another one on one (ok, Baby Brother joined us for some of it too!) moment while the bigs were in school and we used it to enjoy this High Holidays Symbols Pattern Match activity. The activity was a great way to practice matching, following patterns, using fine motor skills, language …
Rosh Hashanah Bees and Honey Fizzy Play Sensory Tray
With Rosh Hashanah just a week away I set up this super easy Rosh Hashanah Bees and Honey Fizzy Play Sensory Tray and it was such a hit! It was a fun way to talk about bees and honey and their connection to Rosh Hashanah and of course indulge in some sensory play, which is …
High Holidays Connect the Symbols: Pre-Writing and Cutting Practice
I designed this High Holidays Connect the Symbols: Pre-Writing and Cutting Practice activity specifically for my preschooler to practice these skills in a fun way connected to the holiday. What You’ll Need Putting It Together Finished & Loving It! My preschooler has been much less interested in drawing and cutting than his older siblings were …
Rosh Hashanah Happy Birthday World! Cupcakes
If you’re looking for a fun and delicious way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the world’s birthday, Happy Birthday World! Cupcakes is where it’s at! What You’ll Need Putting It Together Finished & Loving It! My kids are always up for a sweet treat. They started school this week which always brings emotional and physical exhaustion …
High Holidays I Spy Sensory Bin and Bottle
To review the High Holidays symbols, and make it into a fun little game, my kids played with a High Holidays I Spy Sensory Bin and Bottle. They had so much fun searching for the matching symbols! Have a baby who is too young to safely play in a sensory bin? Pour the contents into …