Easy Hanukkah Handprint Menorah Craft for Kids
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with this adorable Hanukkah handprint craft! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this menorah handprint art uses blue handprints and yellow fingerprints to create a keepsake you’ll treasure year after year.
Looking for a sweet and simple Hanukkah craft for toddlers or preschoolers? This adorable Hanukkah handprint craft is perfect for little ones and makes a beautiful keepsake for parents and grandparents!
Using blue handprints to form the menorah and yellow fingerprints for the candle flames, it’s a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the Festival of Lights together. This project is quick, easy, and budget-friendly, making it ideal for Hanukkah crafts for toddlers, preschool classrooms, or a cozy afternoon at home.
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Why You’ll Love This Hanukkah Handprint Craft
There’s something so special about handprint art—it captures a tiny moment in time. This Hanukkah handprint menorah craft is one you’ll treasure for years. It’s an easy Hanukkah craft that introduces children to the meaning of the holiday in a hands-on, creative way.
Whether your family is lighting the menorah for the first time or adding to a growing collection of Hanukkah crafts for kids, this project is:
Perfect for all ages, from babies and toddlers to older kids who want to add their creative flair, this easy Hanukkah craft is also educational and fun! It helps little ones learn about the menorah and the story of Hanukkah, and pairs great with teaching kids in a fun way about the symbols of Hanukkah.
Paint is also a sensory-friendly activity, ideal for fine motor skill practice and exploring color and texture. In less than 10 minutes you can create a keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come. Frame it or laminate it to enjoy every Hanukkah season!
What You’ll Need for this Hanukkah Handprint Craft
You only need a few simple supplies for this Hanukkah craft for kids. You most likely already have these at home in your art supplies:
- White cardstock or construction paper
- Blue washable paint (any shade you love!)
- Yellow washable paint
- Paintbrush or foam brush
- Paper plate or paint palette
- Baby wipes or damp cloth (for easy cleanup)
- Optional: glitter glue, gold marker, or “Happy Hanukkah” label for decorating
How to Make a Hanukkah Handprint Menorah Craft
This Hanukkah handprint art is all about simplicity and creativity. Here’s how to do it:
Prepare your workspace.
Lay out your paper on a flat surface and pour your blue and yellow paint out into separate paint pallet areas. You can also use a muffin tin, which works great for finger painting. Be sure to have your wipes ready, as this craft can get a little messy (but in the best way!).
Make the menorah “candles.”
Dip your paintbrush into the blue paint and thoroughly paint the palm of your child’s hand. Encourage them to hold their hand still, and gently press it onto the paper, fingers pointing up.
Repeat with the other hand, overlapping the thumbs slightly in the center to create the Hanukkah menorah shape.
Use your baby wipes to quickly wipe your child’s hands off before you head to the bathroom to wash with soap and water. This helps prevent the blue paint from getting all over them (and you).
Add the candle flames.
Once the blue paint has dried a bit, let your child dip a finger into the yellow paint and add small fingerprint “flames” above each of the menorah’s fingers. A grown up or older sibling can also paint a flame, too.
Add one extra yellow fingerprint in the center above the overlapping thumbs to represent the shamash (helper candle), the candle used to light the others.
Add details if desired!
Use glitter glue, a gold paint pen, or a marker to draw the menorah base. Kids can also write “Happy Hanukkah!” at the bottom or decorate the background with Stars of David, dreidels or tissue paper.
Be sure to write your child’s name and the year too, so it becomes a Hanukkah keepsake craft you can look back on as they grow. It’s a special and fun way to see how much they’ve grown each Hanukkah.
Tips for Crafting with Little Hands
For babies or toddlers, paint one hand at a time and gently guide placement. You can even make a smaller “mini menorah” on cardstock to frame later.
For preschoolers, encourage independence—let them decide how to place their handprints or add their own creative decorations.
Add sparkle! Sprinkle gold glitter or use glitter glue on the flames for a festive touch.
The Meaning Behind the Menorah Craft
This handprint menorah isn’t just a fun activity: it’s a wonderful way to teach the story of Hanukkah to young children. Each candle represents one of the eight nights the oil miraculously burned in the Holy Temple, and the shamash candle symbolizes how light is passed on and shared.
By creating this project together, kids learn about Hanukkah traditions, the importance of light, and the joy of giving and celebration. It’s an easy, meaningful way to honor Jewish heritage and help little ones connect with the Festival of Lights in a creative way.
How to Display Your Hanukkah Handprint Art
Once the paint has dried, display your child’s beautiful menorah handprint proudly! Here are a few fun ways to use your finished craft:
Laminate it or frame it and hang it near your family’s menorah as a yearly keepsake.
Add it to a Hanukkah art wall with other Hanukkah preschool crafts and dreidel art.
Turn it into a homemade Hanukkah card for grandparents or teachers.
More Hanukkah Posts You’ll Love
If your kids enjoyed this project, keep the fun going with even more easy Hanukkah fun for toddlers and preschoolers:
Each of these activities is a fun way to celebrate the holiday while helping kids learn about the Festival of Lights through creativity, connection, and color.
Final Thoughts: A Fun and Meaningful Hanukkah Craft for Kids
This Hanukkah handprint art is proof that sometimes the simplest ideas make the biggest impact. It’s creative, personal, and helps even the youngest kids feel included in the Hanukkah celebration.
So grab your paints, roll up your sleeves, and make some memories, one colorful handprint at a time.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Hanukkah filled with light, laughter and love.
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