Hanukkah Coloring Pages

Hanukkah coloring pages are a fantastic way to bring the joy and traditions of this magical holiday into my classroom. Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, is always a great opportunity to teach my preschoolers about different cultures and celebrations. As a teacher, I love combining learning with hands-on activities that spark their creativity.

This December, we’ve been diving into Hanukkah with a blend of fun crafts, storytelling, and (of course) lots of coloring! These pages have been a hit with the kids, and I’ve discovered some creative ways to make the most of them. Let me share how I use them in my classroom, along with tips and extra craft ideas for your little ones.

Bringing Hanukkah Traditions to Life with Coloring Pages

To introduce Hanukkah, I started by sharing some simple and beautiful coloring pages featuring iconic symbols like the menorah, dreidels, the Star of David, and even yummy Hanukkah foods. These illustrations sparked curiosity among my students, and we used them to talk about the history of Hanukkah, the oil miracle, and the tradition of lighting the menorah for eight nights.

The kids loved picking their favorite pages to color. Some chose bright colors to decorate the menorah flames, while others had fun designing their dreidels with stripes and polka dots. It was amazing to see their creativity shine!

Coloring Tips For Kids That Make The Activity Pop

Want to take coloring to the next level? Here are a few tricks I use with my students:

• Think Beyond the Lines: Encourage kids to get creative! Instead of traditional colors, try a rainbow Star of David or a polka-dot dreidel. It’s all about having fun and letting their imaginations run wild.
• Have kids sprinkle glitter on the menorah’s flames or glue small bits of tissue paper to give the dreidels a textured look. It’s messy but so worth it!
• Create a Scene: Combine multiple coloring pages to make a Hanukkah collage. One of my students made an entire “festival night” with stars, a menorah, and a family celebrating.

5 Fun Hanukkah Crafts And Games For Kids

Hanukkah is a great time to get creative and have fun with the kiddos. Whether spinning dreidels or making festive decorations, these simple ideas will bring the holiday spirit to life.

Dreidel Game

Color and cut out a dreidel template, then spin it to see where it lands—Nun (nothing happens), Gimel (take all the gelt), Hey (take half), or Shin (add one gelt). Play until all the gelt (or candy) is gone, then share and enjoy the treats!

Window Decorations

Color menorahs, dreidels, or Stars of David, then cut them out and stick them on windows with tape or glue. Use bright colors like blue and gold for extra sparkle.

3D Menorah

Color a menorah design, cut it out, and fold it along dotted lines to make it stand. Add a cardboard base and glue on candle circles—don’t forget the glitter!

Greeting Cards

Cut out Hanukkah-themed designs and paste them on blank cards. Write a heartfelt message inside and share it with family and friends.

Dreidel Garland

Color dreidel templates, cut them out, and string them together. Hang the garland on walls or doors to brighten up your space!

Reflecting On The Experience!

Using Hanukkah coloring pages in my classroom has been a great way to teach and celebrate cultural diversity. The kids enjoyed learning about a holiday they might not have known much about. We talked about the menorah, dreidel games, and festive foods, and they enjoyed expressing themselves creatively.

What are your favorite Hanukkah activities? If you haven’t tried coloring pages yet, I highly recommend it—they’re a fun way to learn about and celebrate different traditions.