Hanukkah Activity Book for Kids Ages 5-10 | 37-Page Printable PDF
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Join Eddie Eagle, your friendly park ranger guide, on a trail through Hanukkah in America! This 37-page printable activity book mixes illustrated fun facts, coloring pages, mazes, word searches, crosswords, dot-to-dots, and more, so kids can switch between reading, solving, drawing, and coloring.
Instant digital download. Print at home or at a print shop. Nothing is shipped.
What's inside (37 pages)
8 coloring pages
- 4 detailed story scenes: an oil lamp at an old stone gate, a menorah in a snowy window, a family table with latkes and jelly doughnuts, and a giant menorah in a city plaza
- 4 motif pages: crowns, gates and oil jars; menorahs, candles and stars; dreidels, gelt and treats; snowflakes, stamps and stars
12 illustrated fun facts
- Long ago: the Festival of Lights, the Maccabees, and the Temple in Jerusalem
- The lights: the oil story, the nine-branch menorah and its helper candle, and one more candle each night
- Games and treats: the dreidel, gelt, and foods fried in oil like latkes and jelly doughnuts
- Hanukkah in America: the National Menorah near the White House, giant menorahs in New York City, and the first U.S. Hanukkah stamp
- Simple "word help" boxes explain tricky words
15 puzzle pages (levels from 1 to 3 stars)
- 3 mazes and 3 word searches
- 3 dot-to-dots: a dreidel, a Star of David, and a menorah
- 2 crosswords and a word scramble
- Eddie's Secret Code
- Match the Pictures
- When Did It Happen? (match events to years)
3 draw-and-write pages
- Design Your Own Menorah
- Write a Thank-You Note
- My Family Traditions
Also included: a welcome page with "how to use this book" steps, a color test page for trying crayons, markers and pencils, and 2 pages of answer keys.
Three PDF files in one download
- Full-Color Activity Pack (37 pages): the richest look, great for gifts and favorites.
- Ink-Saver Activity Pack (37 pages): the same activities in light line art that uses less ink, great for everyday printing and classroom copies.
- Printing Guide (5 pages): paper tips, printer settings and print shop notes.
What makes this book different
- Hanukkah history and traditions, told in short kid-friendly facts. Each fun fact is checked against published sources.
- Variety: coloring, mazes, word play, codes and creative pages in one book.
- A friendly guide: Eddie Eagle appears throughout, from the oil lamp to the latke table.
- Three puzzle levels, so younger and older kids can both find something to enjoy.
- Answer keys included, so grown-ups can check quickly.
- Works at home, in the classroom, for homeschool, quiet time and school breaks.
File details
- Format: PDF (3 files)
- Size: US Letter, 8.5 x 11 inches, portrait
- Activity packs: 37 pages each
- Ages: 5 to 10. Younger kids may enjoy the coloring pages and mazes with help from a grown-up.
- Print on standard copy paper. Choose "Actual size" (not "Shrink to fit") for best results. Most home printers leave a thin white border, which is normal.
Questions
Is this a physical book?
No. It is a digital download. You print the pages yourself.
Do I get color and black-and-white?
You get a full-color version and an ink-saver version of the same book. Both are 37 pages and include answer keys.
Can I print more than one copy?
Yes. You may print as many copies as you like for your own family or classroom.
Is this about the religious meaning of Hanukkah?
It shares history, traditions and fun facts in a simple, kid-friendly way. It is an activity book, not a religious text or a prayer book.
What if something looks wrong?
If a file will not open or print correctly, contact us and we will make it right.
About the artwork
Illustrations were created with AI image tools, then selected, edited, assembled and fact-checked by Old Glory Trading Post.
© Echo Base Creative | Old Glory Trading Post | Holidays in America: Hanukkah | Explore America Series. For personal and classroom use only.