How to Make a DIY Afikomen Bag (Easy Passover Craft for Kids)

One of the most exciting parts of the Passover Seder for kids is searching for the Afikomen. Making a DIY Afikomen bag beforehand is a fun and simple craft that helps children feel involved in the celebration.

Decorating a paper bag is an easy Passover craft for kids that adds a personal touch to the Seder table.

What is the Afikomen?

The Afikomen is a piece of matzah that is hidden during the Passover Seder. Later in the evening, children search for it, and the child who finds it often receives a small prize.

Creating a special Afikomen bag makes this tradition even more fun.

You will need:

• Paper lunch bag

• Markers or crayons

• Coloured paper

• Glue

• Stickers or decorative tape

Optional: glitter, foam shapes, or washi tape for extra decoration.

How to Make an Afikomen Bag

Step 1: Lay the paper bag flat on the table.

Step 2: Write “Afikomen” across the front and decorate the letters with colours or patterns.

Step 3: Cut shapes from coloured paper such as stars, pyramids, or matzah squares.

Step 4: Glue the shapes onto the bag.

Step 5: Add extra decorations like stickers, drawings, or glitter.

Step 6: Let everything dry before placing the matzah inside.

This easy Passover craft is perfect for families or classrooms. It lets kids take part in the Seder in a creative way and builds excitement for the Afikomen search later in the evening. A homemade Afikomen bag only takes a few minutes to make, but it adds a meaningful and personal touch to the Passover celebration. For more creative passover fun check out our Digital Colouring Book.