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Kibbutz Harvest Sensory Bin
Arts, Crafts & Sensory Jewish Holidays

Kibbutz Harvest Sensory Bin

by adminupdated on May 3, 2022May 3, 2022Leave a Comment on Kibbutz Harvest Sensory Bin

Today I wanted to teach the kids a little bit about a kibbutz and these special communities in Israel so I set up a Kibbutz Harvest Sensory Bin. It’s another super simple set up and concept but with awesome learning opportunities for Jewish learning + age differential skill development! My daughter read off the short …

Falafel Transfer
Arts, Crafts & Sensory Jewish Holidays

Falafel Transfer

by adminupdated on May 3, 2022May 3, 2022Leave a Comment on Falafel Transfer

One of my favorite Israeli foods is falafel so I thought it would be fun to create an activity inspired by this tasty dish; hence, our Falafel Transfer! A super simple activity with awesome fine motor skills practice. Yay! What You’ll Need Brown or beige felt Needle and thread Brown pom poms Tongs Putting It …

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Do you know what you’ve been missing this Hanukk Do you know what you’ve been missing this Hanukkah season? That’s right, DREIDEL DAY! Enjoy a day (or just an hour!) full of all kinds of dreidel activities. The full details, and some free printables, are on our website, link in bio. But here are the spin-tastic dreidel activities we enjoyed: Read the @pjlibrary book Dreidel Day Spinning dreidel art (made into a dreidel garland) Wash the dreidels sensory bin Count and sort the dreidels Poke a Dot Dreidel Do a Dot Dreidel Be the Dreidel (human cardboard dreidel) + @maccabeats I Have a Little Dreidel song Edible dreidels Check out the post all about Dreidel Day on our website! I’ll also share some dreidel activities from years past in stories 🙌 #hanukkah #chanukah #hanukah #dreidel #pjlibrary #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishpreschool #jewishchildren #jewishcrafts #jewish #jewishjoy #jewishpride #jewishfun
Enjoyed exploring with the kids what clay lamps mi Enjoyed exploring with the kids what clay lamps might have looked like back when the Maccabees lived, and, of course, making our own clay lamps to create our final DIY Hanukkiah of the year, a Clay Lamp Menorah 🕎 We are so used to using candles (and battery tea lights!) that it takes a minute to remember that the origin of the Hanukkah story is of course, lighting the darkness with oil, hence why we call it the Festival (and Miracle) of Oil. Not only did we have fun (and strengthen our hand muscles!) by making our lamps out of clay, it was pretty special to pour olive oil into the lamps and think about what a menorah using oil could have looked like. Even more fascinating to think of it lighting up an entire Temple! We used air dry clay so if you want to try, start now so there’s time for the lamps to dry before Hanukkah starts. Can you believe Hanukkah starts in just one week?! Bring on the light! #hanukkah #chanukah #hanukah #hanukkiah #menorah #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishpreschool #jewishchildren #jewishcrafts
Awhile ago @bright_little_brains shared her DIY pr Awhile ago @bright_little_brains shared her DIY projectors and a light (pun intended!) went off in my head: what a perfect Hanukkah activity to talk about bringing light (and some fun picture projections!) into the darkness 🙌 I created a few Hanukkah symbol projectors then I let the kids draw their own. We turned off the lights and turned on the flash lights and got to enjoy these very special DIY Hanukkah Symbol Projectors ❤️ #hanukkah #chanukah #hanukah #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishpreschool #jewishchildren #preschoolactivities #jewishcrafts #preschoolactivities #preschoolathome
Us nature lovers couldn’t wait to make our recen Us nature lovers couldn’t wait to make our recently collected acorn hats into a sweet little Hanukkah menorah 🕎❤️ We melted some beeswax in a pan then carefully spooned the beeswax into the hats. I used the leftover wicks from the cuttings of our crayon menorah. They dried quickly and look adorable. I tried a floating menorah then a standing one with my Playdough trick. I think either way could work … I just need to come up with a plan to stop the edges from catching on fire 🤦‍♀️ I’ll try to work out the kinks before Hanukkah but hey, don’t we always want some extra light? 😂 I’m totally in love with DIY Hanukkiah #7! And that beeswax smells so lovely ❤️ #hanukkah #chanukah #hanukah #hanukkiah #menorah #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishpreschool #jewishchildren #jewishcrafts #naturecrafts
It’s that time of year already—time to plan ou It’s that time of year already—time to plan our nightly themes and menu for Hanukkah! Our family tradition is to have a different theme or family-focused activity each night of the holiday, as well as our favorite latkes and Hanukkah desserts (always with at least a few new recipes to try!). Zoom in to see our menu and swipe to see our nightly themes 😍 If you also like to plan ahead, check out our Hanukkah Family-Focused Planner, available as a free printable on our Hanukkah Hub, link in bio. New recipes we are excited to try this year: - Bimuelos de Kalavasa @jewishfood - Chocolate latkes @jewishwomenintl - Rice crispie dreidels @erin.eats.mtl Any others we should add? Whenever I plan out my holiday like this I know there will be so much light, magic, laughter, family and love ❤️ Truly, the best things ever ❤️❤️❤️ Chag Hanukkah Sameach (planning!) 🕎❤️🕎 #hanukkah #chanukah #hanukah #familyplanner #holidayplanning #jewish #jewishmom #jewishfamily #jewishlife #familytime #jewishfood
How sweet are these crayon candles that we turned How sweet are these crayon candles that we turned into a Hanukkiah? When I saw @littlecreativemakers post her seashell candles made from melted crayon bits I knew for sure we’d have to try it out. The kids and I pulled out our crayon bin and sifted through to find the broken crayons, carefully peeling off the wrappers (great fine motor practice!) then placing the bits in the mold around the wicks. After a quick bake and some setting time, I trimmed the wicks and popped them out of the mold. I broke a couple when demolding but since I already needed to make a second batch to get the 9 candles we need for our Hanukkah menorah, I just plopped them back into the oven and we ended up with 9 lovely Jewish-themed crayon candles for our Melted Crayon Hanukkiah, plus a few extras just for some #jewishpride fun 🙌 #hanukkah #hanukah #chanukah #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishpreschool #jewishchildren #jewishcrafts #hanukkiah #menorah #craftsforkids
I had a busy day so I needed a super quick set up I had a busy day so I needed a super quick set up for our Hanukkah activity today. This Trace the Hanukkah Symbols with Loose Parts was absolutely perfect! Fast and easy for me to draw a few symbols, then I brought out our tray of dreidels and gelt for the kids to use as loose parts to trace the symbols 🙌 We ran out of loose parts and grabbed Hanukkah candles. I’m thinking dot stickers or Hanukkah stickers would also work here, and maybe what I decide to use for my classroom Hanukkah party Sunday. Any of these options help kids practice their fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, cross the midline and focus. And of course, exposure and practice for Hanukkah words and reading too. So great for any age! And, if you end up coloring in the symbols, could also be used as a Hanukkah decoration! In any iteration it’s a great way to expose and review our special Hanukkah symbols ❤️ #hanukkah #chanukah #hanukah #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishpreschool #jewishchildren #preschoolactivities #preschoolathome #looseparts #learningthroughplay
We’ve had multiple opportunities these past few We’ve had multiple opportunities these past few weekends for some really good nature walks and, of course, collection. We turned some recent rock finds into a sweet menorah, for our fifth DIY Hanukkiah, a Painted Rock Hanukkiah. Super easy to make, the kids painted the tops of the chosen rocks then I glued on the little candle holders to the top of each rock. You could totally leave the rocks unpainted and/or stack or otherwise group them. I think we may also need to come up with a special drip tray but for today’s preview, foil totally did the trick 🙌 New Hanukkah tip: if your stick em isn’t working (like my fail today!), I found that small globs of old playdough totally do the trick! I stuffed a little bit of playdough into each candleholder, then put the Hanukkah candle in and they all stayed standing up while we lit the candles and got a lovely Hanukkah rock menorah preview 😍 #hanukkah #chanukah #hanukah #menorah #hanukkiah #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishpreschool #jewishchildren #preschoolactivities #jewishcrafts #preschoolathome #naturecrafts #craftsforkids
We got a head start on our teacher holiday cards b We got a head start on our teacher holiday cards by making these sweet and simple watercolor candle cards. And yes, with a fun little bonus: take away that tape and it leaves a lovely space for a special holiday message ❤️ #hanukkah #chanukah #hanukah #wintercrafts #holidaycrafts #holidaycards #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishpreschool #jewishchildren #jewishcrafts
These sweet little balloon globes turn into such a These sweet little balloon globes turn into such a lovely menorah when all lined up and the kids had a lot of sticky fun creating our fourth hanukkiah of this year, our Tissue Paper Mache Globe Menorah 🕎❤️ This is a very easy menorah for kids of all ages to help make. Painting the balloons can get sticky and slippery; we used little glasses to help hold the balloons but there was still movement and need to steady as we worked. My younger two were not as interested in covering the entire balloon and were much happier to add multiple tissue paper squares to many balloons, but you really need to make sure you cover that balloon so that the globe will hold its shape. We only did a single layer of paper because I wanted to make sure the light shone through but multiple layers would have made the globes much sturdier. Feeling the love and light tonight and so enjoying getting these sneak previews before Hanukkah even starts 😍 #hanukkah #hanukah #chanukah #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishpreschool #jewishchildren #preschoolactivities #jewishcrafts #jewish #preschoolathome #wintercrafts #craftsforkids
Want to add some physical movement to your Hanukka Want to add some physical movement to your Hanukkah exploration and celebration fun? I set up a super simple roll, count and hop dreidel hop scotch AND we read the new and so incredibly cute Hanukkah book by Barbara Kimmel, Hanukkah Hippity Hop, which took us on a whole adventure of Hanukkah symbols and movement fun!!! I highly recommend doing both—whether it’s at home, in the classroom or during one of the nights of Hanukkah! @barbarakimmelwrites #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishpreschool #jewishchildren #preschoolactivities #jewish #preschoolathome #hanukkah #chanukah #hanukah #makelearningfun #hanukkahhippityhop @kar_benpublishing
This holiday weekend we enjoyed multiple nature wa This holiday weekend we enjoyed multiple nature walks, my favorite! It also meant our nature collection expanded. That worked perfectly for our next DIY Hanukkah menorah: this beautiful leaf waxed paper lantern Hanukkiah ❤️ These are so easy to make—place leaves between two rectangles of waxed paper and iron to seal, then curl into a cylinder and attach with tape or staples. Place a battery tea candle inside and enjoy the sweet glow ❤️ I love this as a Hanukkiah, but the lanterns would totally work as a single lantern, as a lantern walk (add string to the top to make a handle), or a winter lantern cluster. You can also cut the waxed paper in half if you want shorter lanterns. May the glow of holiday lights (and the beauty of nature!) surround you this season ❤️ #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishpreschool #jewishchildren #preschoolactivities #jewishcrafts #jewish #preschoolathome #hanukkah #chanukah #hanukah #winter #fallcrafts #fallcraftsforkids #diylantern #kidmade #hanukkiah #menorah
We have teamed up with @learningadventureswithnoah We have teamed up with @learningadventureswithnoah and some amazing small shops to help 8 lucky familes celebrate the miracle of Hanukkah with a magical collection, including: @annemarie.asner Matzah Ball Books’ Hanukkah with Noshy Boy & Friends Book @applewoodtoys Hanukkah Blocks @ariel.loves and @Jewishfamilymagic Hanukkah Family Magic Digital Guidebook @button_and_bug Menorah Insert @ella_and_noah Hanukkah Sticker Activity Book and Hanukkah Felt Masks @finnandco.mn Hanukkah Filler @ganitandadir Book Set - What Should Danny Do? @greenwoodworksnh Wooden Palm Heart @jewishtogether Hanukkah Digital Coloring Pages @kickstartreading Hanukkah Activity Book @littlehandsandnature The Magic of Hanukkah Potion Play Kit @Missmariss01 $100 Donation to Winners Choice @mybigworldplayscapes Hanukkah Menorah Pegs @mykidsartbox Hanukkah Art Box @momthemage and @starsandsensory Hanukkah Stamp Playdough Kit @myfeltstory Hanukkah Felt Story @paperplaneeducationalresources Digital Hanukkah Activities @picturebookrecommendations 8 Sweet Nights, A festival of Lights. A Hanukkah Story Book @roses_and_wellness Hanukkah playdough Bag @sensoryplaystore Hanukkah Sensory Filler and Menorah tray @snowyowlcreative Hanukkah Garland, Hanukkah Math Counters, Hanukkah Sensory Shapes and Hanukkah Matching Game. @the_prepared_environment Digital Hanukkah Affirmation Cards @threeboysgrowingup and @pjlibraryinnewyork Hanukkah Swag Bag @tomja.tran Wooden Star of David with Gems and Menorah with Gems @withlovefromima Digital Hanukkah Activity Packet for Early Learners @yearcheer Jewish Family Magic Year Cheer Box To enter head to @hanukkah_2024 and follow the directions! So excited to be part of this special Hanukkah giveaway ❤️ #hanukkah #chanukah #hanukkah #jewish #jewishfamily
Still have old CDs laying around? We made this DIY Still have old CDs laying around? We made this DIY Hanukkiah out of random old computer CDs (for computers we don’t even own anymore 🤪), jewels and sharpies. Perfect for any age and I so love all the sparkles when the candles are lit 😍 #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishpreschool #jewishchildren #jewishcrafts #hanukkah #hanukah #chanukah #hanukkiah #menorah #bethelight #artforkids #kidcrafts
Creating a Hanukkah sensory bin is super easy: gra Creating a Hanukkah sensory bin is super easy: grab a sensory filler (no need to dye or use paint, white rice or beans would totally do the trick!) and whatever Hanukkah symbols you have and toss them in a bin 🙌 If you want to level up, add a prompt or invitation that adds an additional layer (or more!) of meaningful learning. For this sensory bin I added our Hanukkah counting cards and some DIY clay sprinkles, then set out our donut sprinkle match cards and invited the kids to search for the counting cards and sprinkles, then match cards and sprinkles to the corresponding donut card. The kids got to explore a bunch of Hanukkah symbols, reviewed what connection donuts have to Hanukkah (it’s the oil!), practiced counting, one to one correspondence and number recognition, and got to do it in a developmentally appropriate, tactile sensory feedback way. So much fun!! Our cards are available as part of our Hanukkah Activities Packet for Early Learners, link in bio. Enjoy! #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishpreschool #jewishchildren #preschoolactivities #preschoolathome #jewish #hanukkah #hanukah #chanukah #sensorybin #sensoryplay #sensoryplayideas #earlylearning #earlylearners #learningthroughplay #learningathome
This is your sign to save any Black Friday boxes a This is your sign to save any Black Friday boxes and create a super fun sensory art experience for your kiddos: Giant Cotton Pad Color Transfer Menorah 🕎🙌 Flatten a large box, then glue cotton pads in the shape of a Hanukkiah. Add food coloring, liquid watercolors, a paint mixed with water to paint dishes and invite your kiddos to use eyedroppers to transfer the color to the cotton pads and decorate their menorah! Sensory, art, fun and a beautiful Hanukkah decoration ❤️ #hanukkah #hanukah #chanukah #jewishpride #proudjew #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishchildren #jewishpreschool #preschoolactivities #preschoolathome #preschoolart #jewishcrafts #sensoryactivities #kidart #artforkids #finemotoractivity
This Hanukkah I have a dream (ok more than one, bu This Hanukkah I have a dream (ok more than one, but here’s one I’m sharing right now): I want our family to create eight different DIY family-made hannukiyot (Hanukkah menorahs), one for each night of Hanukkah, that will be the centerpieces on our Hanukkah dinner table each night. Last night we gathered together and started making our first one: a tin can lantern menorah 🕎 Wash 9 empty cans, fill with water, freeze, then use a hammer and nail (or a drill!) to hammer whatever designs you want into the sides of the can. Mostly our designs were abstract but Matt made a Star of David and a flower, and then a ninja by request of the littlest one ❤️ He has mad tin can menorah skills! I set the ice in the cans to melt overnight, then dried them in the morning. The kids painted them before they left for school. All were dry when they got home and we placed tea lights in each one of them, rose the middle one (the shamash) a little higher, then l lit the candles to get a preview of what to expect. And it was some beautiful Hanukkah magic 😍 #hanukkah #hanukkahdecor #hanukah #chanukah #holidays #holidayseason #jewishholidays #menorah #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishchildren #tincan #craftsforkids #kidcrafts #wintercrafts #jewishcrafts #jewishjoy #jewishpride
A couple years ago we started creating Activities A couple years ago we started creating Activities Packets for Early Learners and our Hanukkah Activities Packet was our very first one. Fast forward to today and this Hanukkah Activities Packet for Early Learners has now been updated and expanded to over 110 pages of Hanukkah-themed fun! I printed out some of the new activities for my youngest two to try and they give them a solid two thumbs up 👍 👍 There are a ton of literacy, math, fine motor and just for fun activities that are easy for you to print and set up for your kiddo to enjoy while learning about the holiday of Hanukkah. Perfect for travel days, mama-wants-fun-and-meaningful-activities-but-also-wants-to-drink-her-tea days, preschool and lower elementary table top days and whatever and whenever else you want! The Hanukkah Activities Packet for Early Learners is available in the With Love, Ima Shop and on Teachers Pay Teachers, links in bio. Enjoy! #hanukkah #chanukah #hanukah #jewish #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishchildren #jewishpreschool #earlylearning #earlylearners #earlychildhoodeducation #earlyyearseducation #jewishholidays #winteractivitiesforkids #winterholiday #tpt #makelearningfun @teacherspayteachers
My favorite Hanukkah treat is definitely the rugel My favorite Hanukkah treat is definitely the rugelach cookie but my kids would say … DONUTS 🍩 Yours too? If so, they might also love this super simple and fun paper plate donut toss 🙌 Cut a hole in a paper plate, let your kids decorate it however they want (we used paint sticks and glued sequins for sprinkles). Once dry, line up and invite them to toss into a box, hamper, taped off section, whatever! My kids had a blast and I hope yours will too ❤️ This is fun anytime, but I could totally see it as an option for Hanukkah game night and Sunday school or congregation sessions and/or parties 🎉 #hanukkah #hanukah #chanukah #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishchildren #jewishpreschool #activitiesforkids #kidactivities #indoorkidsactivities
Are you ready to bring in as much light, love, lau Are you ready to bring in as much light, love, laughter, and meaningful play and fun as you can this holiday season (and beyond, please!)? We sure are! We kicked off our Hanukkah season with our 2024 Hanukkah Shelfie + Starter Activities. So enjoyed seeing my kids play and explore together. And engage in a pretty serious dreidel tally competition 🙌 Full details about all the activities on the Shelfie, including multiple free printables, on our site, link in bio! #hanukkah #chanukah #holidays #holidayseason #winterholiday #jewishholidays #jewishfamily #jewishkids #jewishchildren #jewishpreschool #jewishearlychildhood #learningthroughplay #preschoolactivities #jewishcrafts #handsonlearning
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