To prepare for Hanukkah have the kids make a Star of David Sun Catcher! With just a 6 point paper star, tissue paper squares, and self-laminating sheets kids can craft a colorful reminder that the Festival of Lights is all about joy, creativity, and bright hearts. This sun catcher project is simple, sweet, and perfect […]
“Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama” by Selina Alko
December 9, 2023 Leave a Comment
Some children are so lucky to have one parent that was raised celebrating Christmas and another parent was raised celebrating Hanukkah because the kids can celebrate both holidays! In “Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama” by Selina Alko a girl named Sadie has such a family and she gets to celebrate both holidays. Holiday time at […]
Paper Plate Menorah
November 24, 2021 Leave a Comment
My Nanny Kids loved making this paper plate menorah for Hanukkah. Let the kids paint the paper plate, candles, and flames themselves. Older children can cut out their own candles and flames. But you can cut the shapes for little kids and allow them to paste the candles to the back of the paper plate […]
Card Games for Family Holiday Gifts
December 6, 2020 Leave a Comment
Products Nannies Love I’m finding card games are a great boredom buster while the kids and I are forced to remain socially distant during the pandemic. Some of the most enjoyable memories I have are playing cars games with family and friend. Thats why I will be giving the inexpensive gift of card games this […]
Hanukkah Menorah Tea Light Craft
November 28, 2018 Leave a Comment
Creative Wednesdays Hanukkah, or Chanukah, begins this weekend. You and your nanny kids don’t need to be Jewish to enjoy making this holiday craft. Describe the symbolism of the menorah and why it’s used during Hanukkah. Explain to the children that In the second century BC the Jews rebelled against the Greek-Syrians who had denied […]
10 Best Hanukkah Children’s Books
December 9, 2017 Leave a Comment
Books Make the Best Holiday Gifts I think books are the best holiday gifts nannies can give to the children that are left in their care. Not only will the children and their parents enjoy the books, they are affordable for nannies or au pairs on a budget. Books are quality gifts because a love […]
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