Encourage your children or students to read this summer by letting him stock up on good books at a school book fair. Then, download this fun reading chart (below) and they’ll win prizes from Menucha Classrooms–just for reading! Are you part of a school administration? Active on the PTA in your child’s school? Want to…
Kids
20+ Great Upsherin Gifts for That Adorable Three-Year-Old Boy
Don’t know what to buy that upsherin boy? These are proven gifts and toys that little boys love. Books! This is the perfect age for rhyming books and everyone’s favorite is the Yossi and Laibel series, including Yossi and Laibel Hot on the Trail. Little boys love costumes. This fireman costume and this…
Need Upsherin Ideas? We’ve Got a Bunch
Get those notepads and pens out. It’s time to plan that big upsherin day for your adorable 3-year-old, the day he cuts his hair and dons his kippah and tzistzis. Make it a sweet one! An upsherin party is perhaps the most fun to plan. There’s no rules or formality, and you can totally…
20 Great Card Games for On-the-Go Fun
We’re Playing Games! Card Games are the Best Portable Fun for Family Time There’s lots of family time on the horizon and whether you’re home or away, card games are a great portable way to have some family fun. We pulled together a list of some of our kids’ favorites. Each of these is a…
Top Seven New Jewish Children’s Series for Your Elementary Age Kids
Wish there was finally quality Jewish literature that enhances your child’s reading skills? There is now! Yom Tov is coming…and that means if I want to have a tranquil Yom Tov…we need new books! That’s because a child with a good book at his side is never bored (and so much better behaved!). In the…
Free Download! Our Kid’s Travel Activity Book is Here
With the upcoming Yom Tov season, many of you have long car or plane trips ahead. We know how hard it is to keep the kids busy and entertained during the trip! This “My Travel Adventures” activity book is here to help. We’ve collaborated with Do-All Travel to bring you this amazingly cool My Travel…
Why You Should Play Spin-the-Wheel This Purim
Add a twist of fun to your day with a carnival wheel Do you have a LOT of kids stopping by your house on Purim? Want to make the stop at your house one of the really fun ones of the day? Let them Spin the Wheel!! Instead of handing out candy or dollars,…
Free Download! Along with Adar Comes Our Purim Coloring Page
Kick off Adar by coloring a scene from the Megillah. Download it here for free! Rosh Chodesh is this week. You’ll turn on the music to play “Mishanichnas,” dance around, and then download this coloring page, drawn by Dena Ackerman (@art_by_dena) to get the kids excited and bring in the Purim spirit (and it’s a…
How to Make Your Own Pom Poms
It’s easy to make your own pom poms to adorn any costume using simply a scissor and yarn. Pom poms are a great addition to any costume. You can use them on a headband or a yarmulke to mimic a wig, like colorful for clowns, white for old people, blue for thing one and thing…
How to Make a Tutu
Making your own tutu couldn’t be easier and more affordable…or more adorable! Bonus: You don’t need to sew! Hey everyone, it’s Shana here again! I first shared my DIY costume tips in this post. Now, I’d like to show you all how you can easily, in a short amount of time, create an a…