Prepare gifts for the eight nights of Hanukkah with a fun and artistic instructional activity. Learners use various materials to make an array of unique gifts, including splatter paintings, decorated flowerpots, and stained glass designed with crayons.

Concepts

hanukkah, Holidays, traditions

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Additional Tags

chanukah, festival of lights, hannukah, holiday, tradition, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• Though the lesson is designed for the celebration of Hanukkah, it could be applied to any gift-giving holiday, including birthdays, Christmas, or Mother's and Father's Day

Pros

• Provides a list of materials that would good to keep on hand, which range from typical art supplies to more creative items (e.g. vegetables, oatmeal boxes, rice)

Cons

• None