Today we are making a popsicle stick menorah craft. Kids of all ages will love making this menorah craft for Hanukkah. It’s a festive and budget-friendly craft that will get kids ready to celebrate the 8 days Hanukkah. You can make this menorah craft at home or in the classroom!
Menorah Craft For Kids
This menorah craft is great for younger kids and older kids alike. However, younger kids will probably need a little bit of assistance as a hot glue gun is used. You can easily substitute the hot glue for craft glue, however, it will take a little bit longer to dry.
But kids can not only get ready for Hanukkah making this craft, but kids who don’t celebrate can also learn the importance of the menorah and what it represents. Plus, it’s a great craft to practice fine motor skills practice as well. So, without further ado, let’s make this menorah craft using popsicle sticks!
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Supplies Needed For This Menorah Craft
How To Make This Popsicle Stick Menorah Craft
Step 1
Line up 2 of your jumbo popsicle sticks vertically.
Step 2
Use your hot glue gun to glue two of the smaller popsicle sticks on the bottom. Then use the hot glue gun to glue to small popsicle sticks at the top on the left and on the right.
Step 3
Glue 4 small popsicle sticks on the left side of the menorah and the right side. The glue on in the middle slightly higher than the rest.
Step 4
Paint the menorah blue.
Craft note:
We realized it would be easier to paint it before adding the candles. But if you get blue on the candles the white will cover it up.
Step 5
Paint the candle sticks white.
Step 6
Paint the tip of the candle sticks yellow to represent a flame.
Our Experience Making This Menorah Craft
Following the step-by-step directions, we were able to make a simple menorah in time for Hanukkah. It’s a great resource to help kids who celebrate Hanukkah get into the holiday spirit and ready for the celebrations and makes a great decoration.
It’s a great way to teach other kids about Hanukkah as well and the importance of the Jewish holidays as we celebrate the other holidays like Christmas and Kwanzaa.
Now your little one can have their own special menorah and if you wanted, you could paint a flame for each night of Hanukkah. This craft is perfect if you have a young child who isn’t quite ready for flames and candles as this DIY menorah is flameless. We hope you enjoyed this fun Hanukkah craft!
What Is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday. It celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem as well as the miracle of the small amount of oil that burned for 8 days.
What Is A Menorah?
A menorah is a candelabrum that is used in Jewish worship and used on Hanukkah. A sacred candelabrum has 7 branches and is used in the ancient temple of Jerusalem and the Hanukkah candelabrum has 9 branches.
Materials
- 2 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- 15 Small Popsicle Sticks
- Hot Glue Gun
- White, Blue, and Yellow Acrylic Paint
- Paintbrushes
Instructions
- Line up 2 of your jumbo popsicle sticks vertically.
- Use your hot glue gun to glue two of the smaller popsicle sticks on the bottom. Then use the hot glue gun to glue to small popsicle sticks at the top on the left and on the right.
- Glue 4 small popsicle sticks on the left side of the menorah and the right side. The glue on in the middle slightly higher than the rest.
- Paint the menorah blue.
- Paint the candle sticks white.
- Paint the tip of the candle sticks yellow to represent a flame.
Notes
We realized it would be easier to paint it before adding the candles. But if you get blue on the candles the white will cover it up.
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How did your menorah craft turn out?
