Shofar Paper Craft: A 3D Rosh Hashanah Activity for Kids

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with these fun, symbolic paper crafts! From sweet honey jars to festive greeting cards and 3D shofars, these crafts bring colour, creativity, and tradition to your Jewish New Year celebrations. This simple 3D paper craft represents the iconic shofar, an important instrument for Rosh Hashanah. Children can make and decorate their own paper shofars for a festive and educational craft.

Why Make Paper Shofars?

Shofars are central symbols of Rosh Hashanah, representing tradition and the call to reflection. Making paper versions allows kids to:

• Learn about holiday symbols

• Practice rolling, cutting, and decorating skills

• Create interactive, hands-on festive décor

• Combine with other crafts for a full Rosh Hashanah display

Materials:

• Brown cardstock/paper

• Scissors

• Glue or tape

• Optional: gold or white paper for decoration

• Optional: straw or rolled paper for added stability

Steps to Make a Paper Shofar:

1. Form the cone
   Cut a rectangle of paper and roll it into a cone shape.

2. Secure the edges
   Use glue or tape to hold the cone together.

3. Trim the base
   Trim the wider end to make a flat base if desired.

4. Decorate the shofar
   Add stripes, dots, or gold accents to personalise it.

5. Optional support
   Insert a straw or rolled paper inside for extra stability.

Combine multiple paper shofars with paper apples and honey jars to create a colourful and festive Rosh Hashanah display.

Final Thoughts

This simple shofar craft brings hands-on creativity to Rosh Hashanah celebrations. Children can enjoy making and decorating their own 3D instruments while learning about the symbols and traditions of the Jewish New Year.