Easy Hanukkah Crafts for Kids: 11 Simple Art Projects

Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah) is a festival of lights that lasts 8 nights. Little kids love to join in with crafts. The best crafts for young children are quick, use only a few supplies, and make little mess.

Here are 11 easy Hanukkah crafts for kids. Each one is a simple art project for ages 2 to 6, and most take 10 minutes or less.

1. Sticker Dreidel Collage

You need: White paper, a marker, star and dot stickers in blue, silver, and gold

Draw a big dreidel outline on the paper with a marker. Let your child fill it with stickers. It builds small hand skills, and there is no glue or paint.

2. Sponge Shape Stamping

You need: A kitchen sponge, scissors (adult use), blue and silver paint, paper

An adult cuts the sponge into stars and triangles. Your child dips a sponge shape in paint and presses it on the paper. Repeat in different colors to make a pattern.

3. Crayon Rubbing Stars

You need: A star shape cut from cardboard, thin white paper, crayons with the paper wrapper removed

Put the cardboard star under the paper. Your child rubs the side of a crayon over it. The star shape appears like magic. Try different colors.

4. Pipe Cleaner and Bead Candles

You need: Blue and white pipe cleaners, large beads (for kids over 3), yellow felt

Bend a pipe cleaner into a stand. Thread a few beads onto it to make a candle. Add a small yellow felt flame on top. Fold the ends in so they are not sharp. Make 9 for a full menorah.

5. Pom Pom Painted Stars

You need: Pom poms, clothespins, blue and silver paint, paper with a star drawn on it

Clip a pom pom in a clothespin to make a paint brush. Dip it in paint and dab inside the star outline. Your child can dab and dab until the star is full.

6. Play Dough Menorah

You need: Play dough, 9 craft sticks, yellow tissue paper, scissors (adult use)

Roll the dough into a long log for the base. Stand 9 craft sticks up in the dough. Make the middle one a little higher. Add a small piece of yellow tissue paper on the top of each stick, for a flame.

7. Blue Ice Painting

You need: An ice cube tray, water, blue food coloring, craft sticks, white paper

Fill the tray with water and a few drops of food coloring. Add a stick to each cube. Freeze for several hours. Your child paints on the paper with the ice. The color melts on the paper. Use old clothes, since food coloring can stain.

8. Straw and String Star Garland

You need: Plastic or paper straws, string, blue and silver foam stars, scissors (adult use)

An adult cuts the straws into 1 inch pieces. Your child threads the straw pieces and foam stars onto the string. Tie the ends. Hang it on a window or a door.

9. Window Marker Menorah

You need: Washable window markers, a clean window

Draw a big menorah on the window and let your child color it in. Add stars and dreidels. It wipes off with a damp cloth. Test the markers on a small spot first.

10. Easy Paper Weaving Placemat

You need: A sheet of blue paper, strips of white and silver paper, tape

An adult cuts slits in the blue paper, leaving the edges whole. Your child weaves the strips over and under the slits. Tape the ends. This craft is for ages 5 and up.

11. Glitter Star Calm Down Bottle

You need: A clean plastic bottle, water, clear glue, blue glitter, a few star confetti pieces, strong glue

Fill the bottle with water, a squirt of clear glue, glitter, and stars. An adult glues the lid on very tightly. Your child shakes it and watches the glitter fall. It is a calm toy for quiet time.

Easy Hanukkah Crafts for Kids Art Projects: What to Pick by Age

• Ages 2 to 3: Sticker collage, sponge stamping, crayon rubbing, and pom pom painting.
• Ages 4 to 5: Play dough menorah, blue ice painting, straw garland, and window markers.
• Ages 5 to 6: Paper weaving, pipe cleaner candles, and the glitter bottle.

Tips for Easy Crafting With Little Kids

• Cover the table with paper or a plastic cloth.
• Use washable, non-toxic paint, glue, and markers.
• Keep small beads and buttons away from children under 3.
• An adult should do the cutting and use of strong glue.
• Set out only 2 or 3 supplies at a time.
• Keep wet wipes close by.
• Display the finished art, so your child feels proud.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the easiest Hanukkah crafts for toddlers?
Sticker collage, sponge stamping, and crayon rubbing are very easy and need almost no setup.

How long do these crafts take?
Most take 10 minutes or less, plus drying time for paint and ice.

What colors do we use for Hanukkah?
Blue, white, silver, and gold are the most popular.

How many candles are on a menorah?
A menorah has 9 branches. Eight are for the 8 nights, and the center one is the helper candle.

Final Thoughts

Easy Hanukkah crafts help little ones join the holiday joy. Pick a few projects and enjoy the time together. Save this post and pin your favorite art projects so you can find them later.