Hanukkah is a holiday of light and this shiny art project is a great way to bring a little more light in, and it makes an adorable handprint keepsake for parents.
To add a little extra learning to the art, instead of “lighting” all the candles at once, add a new flame each night. It’s like having another menorah (Hanukkiah) at home, and it’s literally a hands-on counting activity for kids.
This Activity Works With These Books:
Supplies
- Aluminum foil
- Marker
- Scissors
- Glue
- Poster board
- Glitter pens/paint/glue
Directions
- Help your child place both hands side by side on a piece of foil. Position the hands so that the thumbs overlap.
- Trace around the hands with the marker and cut them out as one continuous piece.
- Glue the tinfoil hands onto a piece of poster board. Each finger serves as a “candle” on your menorah (the two thumbs make one candle — the shamash).
- Use some glittery art supplies, like glitter pens, paint, or glue, to create a flame on top of each “candle,” then place your poster in your window to help decorate your home for Hanukkah.
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