DIY Minecraft Props – Craft Gossip

swords done

I don’t really see the appeal myself, but my son can’t get enough of Minecraft. If you also have a little Minecraft fan in the house, check out the amazing tutorials on Twitchetts. Using cardboard boxes and acrylic craft paint, they’ve created swords, pickaxes, torches, and more to use as party decorations and fun role playing props. Click here for the complete step-by-step instructions.

Minecraft is going to be around for some time, it has turned into one of those classic themes, so it is no wonder it is a popular choice for kids’ parties. Mine craft parties don’t have to be hard to put together and we have added some great Minecraft ideas to So If you are hosting a Minecraft party then check out these Minecraft party supplies below and these DIY Minecraft crafts we wrote about, including these fun food ideas for making Minecraft party food.

Minecraft Decorations

Minecraft Party Backdrop

Minecraft partyware

Minecraft favor

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Learning about Hanukkah is important for people of all faiths as a reminder that December isn’t just about Christmas and that their are many other important holidays that happen during this time. Hanukkah unit studies can give you ideas for incorporating the holiday into your holiday studies that happen in December, or to use at home for learning about people of different faiths.

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!

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