Wooden Spoon Menorah Craft
- Age:
- All Ages
- Time:
- 1-2 Hours
- Difficulty:
- Medium
A Hanukkah craft kids of all ages can make and use during the eight day celebration of Hanukkah. The holidays are often such a busy time that you can forget what the meaning of the season is all about! Homemade menorahs are a great way for kids to get involved. They can make a glass jar menorah, or this Wooden Spoon Menorah/
- Materials
-
- wooden craft spoons
-
acrylic paint
- paint brush
- craft knife
- 12 plastic cups
- Instructions
-
1.
Paint flames on 9 wooden spoons with yellow and orange acrylic paint (front and back). It will take just a few minutes of drying time before handling. Children can do the next step while waiting.
2.
Cut a 3/4-inch slit on the bottom of 9 cups.
3.
Cut the bottoms from the remaining 3 cups and stack them for the center candle.
4.
When it's time, your child can safely light their menorah by inserting the painted flame into the cup.