Keep the littles ones busy at your Chanukah party with this simple craft.
Whether you have a party with lots of little kids–or a night in which just your own little one–this project will be fun for all. And because you’re using washable watercolors, it cleans up easily too.
You’ll need watercolor paints with a brush, watercolor paper, painters’ tape, cups, balloons and water. We recommend providing a set of watercolors for each child, rather than having them share. It also makes a nice little “door prize” to take home after the party.
Why cups and balloons? Avoid the spilled water that usually comes with watercolor painting and little kids. (If you want to skip this step, I recommend using disposable plates instead of cups. It’s enough water and has much less chance of tipping and spilling.)
Before the party, use the painters tape to outline a dreidel on the watercolor paper. Or, have an older kid or two do this part at the party itself.
The kids can then paint the whole paper however they’d like.
Encourage them to cover the entire paper with color.
Let the papers dry – they don’t have to be completely dry, but definitely past the point of dripping. Then, help them peel off the tape to reveal their dreidel outline in their art masterpiece!
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