Challah

The children I care for had a blast making challah for Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) this week. Challah is a wonderful sweet bread the children a joy at most Jewish holiday celebrations. This recipe is from my Mom Boss’s recipe book. Always allow the children to help when baking bread. You Will Need: […]

Hanukkah Menorah Tea Light Craft

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

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 […]