Elementary School Hanukkah Activities

Make your own dreidel from modeling clay with this Hannukah craft activity!

Encourage a spirit of giving and sharing with this meaningful tzedakah box craft project. 

Holiday thank you cards show friends and family that you appreciate them. Make a batch of holiday thank you cards with your child this winter.

Your kindergartener will delight in creating this "handcrafted" sweatshirt for Grandma and Grandpa this holiday season, filled with her colorful handprints.

Your kindergartener will be delighted to refine his motor and conceptual skills as he creates his own Maccabee shield in honor of the Maccabee revolt.

This family photo calendar can be made by your second grader. Make a family photo calendar with your child to celebrate another year together.

Help your child craft a magnetic menorah that they can safely "light" themselves!

This dreidel craft gets your child to make the spinning top out of a milk carton. Make an upcycled dreidel craft with your child this Hanukkah.

This children's menorah is a fun craft that lets your child celebrate Hanukkah while learning their ABCs. Make this children's menorah for the Festival of Lights.

Homemade dog treats are fun to make and delicious for your household pet. Make homemade dog treats to create personal Christmas gifts for dogs.

This apple cider recipe makes a perfect drink for a cold winter day. Make our apple cider recipe with your child this holiday season.

Make a shiny decorative Menorah using an egg carton and light bulbs.

This DIY menorah will make a beautiful addition to your Hanukkah celebrations. Make a DIY menorah with your child this winter.

Introduce your fifth grader (and friends) to a unique Jewish tradition by paying homage to the Maccabiah games by engaging them in their own makeshift games!

Holiday greeting cards let your child express his holiday cheer and have fun crafting. Make a set of holiday greeting cards with your kid this holiday season.

Create a beautiful piece of art to celebrate Hanukkah! Using easy to find materials, your child will create a one of a kind suncatcher great for decoration or even a gift to family and friends!

Bake these delicious Crisco Cookies with your child this holiday season to give as gifts to friends and family.

Invite your fourth grader to celebrate one of four holidays by creating a kid-friendly homemade Menorah, Advent Wreath, Kinara, or Diya!

Hanukkah stamps help you decorate anything from cards to gifts to wrapping paper. Make your own Hanukkah stamps out of potatoes.

Your fourth grader will get their mind working with this simple "Chanukah" anagram game. They will hone their language and spelling skills with this one!

Bake these rugelach cookies with your child this Hanukkah to celebrate the holiday and help her practice important math skills.

Bring the Star of David symbol to life by baking and decorating festive sugar cookies for Hanukkah!

This latke song gets your child excited for the Hanukkah treat. Sing this latke song with your child during the Festival of Lights.

Make a treasure hunt for the kids complete with clues and theyâll be thrilled to find the gelt at the end of their search.

Make these edible dreidels out of marshmallows, pretzels and chocolate chips for Hanukkah.

Make this delicious warm apple bread for Hanukkah.

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.

Make Hanukkah gift bags with your child this holiday season. These Hanukkah gift bags are great for passing out gelt to teachers and friends.

Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.

Bake a cupcake menorah for a fun twist on the Hanukkah candelabra. This menorah isn't merely tasty, it's also a pretty presentation for the Festival of Lights.