THAT (teaching your kids about the moedim— and in such a hands on way) is amazing! God bless you and yours!
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FOR ANYONE WHO’S INTERESTED IN DOING THIS
Making Shofar with Kids
Craft Options
- Paper Shofar: A simple and fun DIY project for kids. Use a paper cone (12" x 18" construction paper) taped to the end of a long craft roll. Decorate with washi tape, jewels, and paint.
- Party Horn Shofar: Transform a party horn into a shofar by wrapping it with tissue paper and securing with glue or liquid starch. Add a rock or weight to the end for better sound production.
- Cardboard Tube Shofar: Paint a cardboard tube (e.g., from a paper towel roll) and add a rock or weight to the end. You can also add a small piece of cardboard or paper to create a “bell” shape.
Tips and Variations
- For a more realistic look, use brown construction paper or paint for the paper shofar.
- Add a loop of yarn or string to the top of the paper shofar for easy carrying.
- Experiment with different materials for the “bell” shape, such as foil or paper plates.
- Practice traditional shofar sounds with your kids using a printable from Joyful Jewish.
- Discuss the significance of the shofar in Jewish tradition and its connection to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Benefits
- Encourages creativity and fine motor skills through crafting.
- Introduces kids to Jewish traditions and cultural significance.
- Fosters imagination and role-playing through pretend play with the shofar.
- Provides a fun and interactive way to learn about the High Holidays.
Age Range
These crafts are suitable for kids aged 4-12, depending on the level of complexity and supervision needed. With adult guidance, younger children can participate in simpler projects like decorating the paper shofar. Older kids can take on more challenging tasks, such as wrapping the party horn or painting the cardboard tube.
Site gives the basics. Then kids can decorate!
maybe?
