Looking For Ways To Keep The Kids Busy on Tisha B’av? Here Are Chanie’s Top Picks

The first half of our Tisha B’av we spend focusing on the churban, the holocaust, saying tehillim and thinking about what we are missing, and then I usually try to set my younger kids up with projects so I can continue staying in the spirit of the day without them.

I try to find things that don’t need too much of my involvement and aren’t too much of a mess to clean up. In addition to focusing on connecting to the day, I also like when they immerse themselves in a project that’s age appropriate and skill building. Emerging with something they are proud of is a side benefit of the lesson we reinforced with the activity.

In the spirit of the day, you can also turn it into a challenge to bring their artwork to someone who can use a boost, which is always our focus, especially during these days.

May this be our last Tisha B’av so we can unite in ushering in the end of this exile.

Make Your Own Ice Cream Stickers

This “Make Your Own Ice Cream Stickers” set features 24 whimsical sheets and invites kids to build their own frosty creations, turning any dull afternoon into a vibrant ice cream parlor of imagination. These stickers will transform ordinary moments into fun and self-expression.

Melissa & Doug Seek and Find Animal Sticker Pad

This Melissa & Doug Seek & Find Sticker Pad offers hours of fun and creativity with over 400 stickers and 5 colorful scenes to fill. Perfect for kids ages 4 and up, this engaging activity pad encourages imaginative play and helps develop fine motor skills.

Origami Kit

The Hapray Origami Paper Kit includes over 100 colorful sheets with 40 different patterns, perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. With easy-to-follow instructions, this kit makes creating beautiful origami art fun and accessible for all ages.

Build Your Own C u pcake Sticker Activity Book

Let your child’s imagination rise to the occasion with the “Cupcake Sticker Activity Book”! This whimsical book is a delightful treat, brimming with vibrant stickers and fun activities that let kids create their own scrumptious cupcake designs. Each page is a canvas for culinary creativity, turning every activity into a sweet, artistic adventure that’s as tasty as it is fun.

Paint by Sticker Kids

This enchanting activity book combines the joy of painting with the fun of stickers, allowing little artists to bring vibrant rainbows and whimsical scenes to life. Perfect for sparking imagination, it turns every page into a burst of colorful delight and endless artistic exploration.

Foil Fun Unicorns and Princesses

Peel the sticker, press the foil, watch the magic.

Dot It Unicorns and Princesses

I love that this is great for so many ages. It means some of my kids can sit down together and enjoy the same activity without having to empty out the craft closet.

Shrink-Its!

This craft is great because it takes a good amount of time from start to finish. First you color your charms, then bake (shrink) them and then your kids can run off to their backpacks and attach their new keychains with excitement.

LEGO Creator 3 in 1

I have yet to meet a kids who didn’t like Legos. Not only does this one require reading and following directions, but it’s also great for working together and working on fine motor strength.