Materials
Crayola Model Magic dough
Craft items such as beads, feathers, pompoms, Popsicle sticks, sequins, buttons, etc.
Trays
Chanukah candles
Instructions
What to do
1. Place various craft items on trays in the center of the table.
2. Give each child a large hunk of dough to mold into any shape.
3. Encourage the children to stick the craft items all over their dough to decorate it.
4. Give each child Chanukah candles to stick in the dough.
5. Let these menorahs dry for a couple of days.
6. Remind parents that these are decorative menorahs and may not be safe to light.
More to do
Circle time: Have a parent bring in a real menorah to light.
Health and safety: Talk about lighted candles and fire safety.
