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DIY Dimensional Paper Luminaries

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If you’re looking for a creative and unique way to decorate your home during the holiday season, then making luminaries might just be the perfect project for you. These beautiful candle holders create a warm and cozy atmosphere, and they’re surprisingly easy to make – as long as you have an X-acto knife and a whole lot of patience!

To get started, head over to A Piece of Rainbow, where you can find the full tutorial and printable file. The tutorial is easy to follow, and it includes all the information you need to make your own luminaries. You’ll need some basic materials like paper, scissors, and glue, and you can choose any patterned or colored paper that you like.

The best thing about making luminaries is that they make wonderful gifts, especially during the Christmas season when everyone tends to light a candle or two. Your friends and family will love these beautiful candle holders, and they’ll appreciate the time and effort you put into making them.

Of course, you don’t have to limit yourself to using these luminaries just during the holiday season. They can be customized to fit any occasion or season, and they’ll look beautiful no matter what kind of paper you use.

So why not give it a try? Head over to A Piece of Rainbow and check out the full tutorial and printable file. With a little bit of patience and some basic crafting supplies, you’ll be able to create your own stunning luminaries that will add a touch of warmth and beauty to your home.

. Visit A Pieceofrainbow.com for the full tutorial and printable file.

 

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Homeschool Superfreak has a lot of basic ideas for how to build a Hanukkah unit study, as well as FAQs about what Hanukkah is and why it is celebrated. This list is a good stargint point but doesn’t include all the details you’ll need. For example it says you can play the dreidel game but doesn’t explain how to do that or why it’s important. (If you need that information, this post from Mama Smiles is a good source.)

Teachers Pay Teachers has lots of great lesson plans and activities if you’re willing to pay a little bit to get some good content. Two I really like are this Hanukkah PowerPoint presentation from Shelia Melton, which provides a good overview of traditions, food and the history of Hanukkah; and a virtual field trip to Jerusalem from MagiCore, which includes lots of videos showing the city and activities like playing dreidel, drawing a menorah and making latkes. It’s a Google Drive folder and also includes writing activities and more for kids in second to fifth grade.

Kids Activities Blog has some simple printables with facts about Hanukkah and things kids can color in like a Star of David, sufganiyots (jelly doughnuts) and a menorah. These are great for learning the basics.

Homeschool Giveaways has a printable ebook about Hanukkah complete with questions kids can answer after they read. This would be a good one for older kids with good reading comprehension.

NurtureStore’s Hanukkah unit study includes a printable mini book, tons of crafts, as well as math and writing activities. I love the dominoes game that’s part of the unit.

And check out our previous posts for more Hanukkah crafts and learning activities!