I always say that the first step to celebrating Jewish holidays is to know when they are. Of course, knowing when holidays are is not that easy. They move around every year. I've created this easy Jewish Calendar 2020-2021 of all the Jewish holidays and easy ways to honor them. Sign up for my email… Continue reading Jewish Calendar 2020-2021
We love to go for walks, but it can be hard to keep it interesting for the kiddos. It's easy to find lists online for nature based scavenger hunts, but we're staying close to home these days. I've created this Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt list printable. It's a totally free download. Please enjoy the excuse to… Continue reading Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt List
In my world, the best Chanukah activities for my preschoolers are the ones that they can do mostly by themselves, are not super messy, and they learn something. Here are three of my favorites that are great for any home or classroom. Hanukkah Number Recognition and Counting Hanukkah gives us so many great opportunities to count… Continue reading Hanukkah Activities for Preschoolers
What is a dreidel? A dreidel is a four-sided top used in a game played during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Each side has a Hebrew letter: nun, gimel, hey, and shin. What do the letters on the dreidel mean? The letters stand for the phrase "nes gadol haya sham". It means "a great miracle happened… Continue reading How to Play Dreidel Printable