Educational Projects
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Rebuilding The Beit HaMikdash Recycling Craft For Kids
I have pulled this post from the archives, as it is one of my favorites for The Three Weeks. Today is the 17th of Tammuz, a solemn fast day on the Jewish calender, and certainly a perfect time to work on my “Rebuilding the Beit HaMikdash” recycling craft with kids of all ages! Of course…
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DIY Paper Top Is The Perfect Hanukkah Craft!
This evening we lit the 7th cup of oil on our Hanukkah menorah, and that means that there are still two full days of Hanukkah, and certainly time to squeeze in one last activity that everyone is sure to enjoy: DIY spinning tops made from strips of paper and toothpicks! These tops might be little,…
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A Beautiful Garden Grows In Central Israel……
Can anybody out there identify this lovely tree with lilac-like blooms? No luck with Dr. Google…… Last week my husband and I happened to drive by a wedding hall with a fabulous garden, and we just had to take a peek. Here in Israel weddings tend to be very large and so there are many…
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Science Experiment For Kids: Ice and Kosher Salt Sculptures
Here’s a fun and simple science experiment for kids that’s artful, cool (literally) and requires only some very basic supplies. And the results are downright gorgeous, or at least intriguing, depending on the colors one uses! Infact, I hesitate to call this a simple science experiment for kids, since anyone of any age who appreciates…
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My First Castle Model Was A Great Learning Experience
I am seven years old and this is the first model I’ve ever built. I love my model castle and I’m really proud of it too. My mom didn’t realize what a great present the model kit was until she saw the floor plans which helped me built the model brick by brick, and the…
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Sprouting Sunflower Seeds Plus A Fun Scarecrow Craft!
Here’s a fun indoor gardening project for the kids. Ever tried growing your own sprouts? And to make it even more interesting, you can craft your own scarecrows, fences, or sprout your sprouts in a recycled container that the kids have decorated. How about half a milk carton? The sprouting method we used here doesn’t…