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 […]
Easy Homemade Dreidel
December 25, 2024 Leave a Comment
Children of any faith love playing the traditional game played during Hanukkah called dreidel. You don’t have to buy a dreidel to play the game. See how I made these simple dreidels with cardboard and pencils that my Nanny Family already had in their home. Be sure to read these children’s books about dreidels before […]
3D Cardboard Menorahs
December 11, 2024 Leave a Comment
My Nanny Kids are getting excited to celebrate Hanukkah. I cut out menorah shapes from cardboard from the recycling bin. Then I cut out a little base to slide onto the menorahs so they will stand up. I allowed the children to decorate their menorahs with Sharpie Paint Pens, (which are the best product to […]
Challah
October 4, 2024 Leave a Comment
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: […]
Holiday Gifts for Your Nanny Family on a Budget
December 10, 2023 Leave a Comment
Employees should never feel like they must give their employers gifts. But I have found most nannies do like giving their employers something for the holidays. Nannies can give gifts without breaking the bank and remaining on a budget. In-home childcare providers should set a reasonable budget and stick to it. Here are some inexpensive […]
“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 […]
Soft Apricot Rugelach
December 8, 2023 Leave a Comment
You don’t have to celebrate Hanukkah to enjoy Rugelach. I found this surprisingly easy and soft Rugelach recipe on the Kosher.com web site. The children loved rolling up the cookies. The kids and I made larger cookies by cutting each circle into eight triangles and baked them for a few minutes longer. You will Need: […]
“Meet the Latkes” by Alan Silberberg and Latke Recipe
November 27, 2021 Leave a Comment
Your Nanny Family doesn’t have to celebrate Hanukkah to enjoy reading “Meet the Latkes” by Alan Silberberg and then share in making and eating latkes. When reading “Meet the Latkes” get ready for some wacky good fun with the Latke family of potato pancakes. Lucy Latke’s family is just like yours or mine. Except that […]
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 […]
Zucchini Latkes
December 11, 2020 Leave a Comment
Cooking for Kids When celebrating Hanukkah I always think of Latkes. Since my Nanny Kids love potato latkes (or potato pancakes) I served these zucchini Latkes as a side dish with dinner this week and the kids really liked them. If you are looking for a different way to prepare a nutritious veggie try making […]
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