When we played dreidel, I gave each child a sheet with the instructions so they could play again when they returned home. We also colored rocks gold so they would have their own pretend gelt. The chocolate coins we played with seemed to randomly disappear during the game. Rules for Playing Dreidel
1. Each player receives 10-12 pieces of gelt (chocolate coins covered in foil) or golden rocks.
2. Before each spin of the dreidel, the players put a fixed amount of their gelt in the pot.
3. Each player takes a turn spinning the dreidel.
4. When the dreidel falls, the letter displayed on top determines the action of the player (the Yiddish words are given here with their translations):
- Nun (nothing): Move on to the next player.
- Gimmel (good): Take all the gelt in the pot.
- Hey (half): Take half the gelt from the pot.
- Shin (bad): Add one token to the pot.
5. A player who loses all of his or her gelt is out of the game.
6. The game continues until there is no more gelt in the pot and the player with the most gelt wins.
To make your own Creativity Kit for Hanukkah, use the metallic paint markers to decorate the popcorn boxes any way you would like. Use the same markers to paint the mini clothespins. The circles with the images in them are stamped on cardstock and punched out with a 1" paper punch.
Before playing dreidel, you'll want to gather some rocks from your yard. Wash them and and then once they're dry, use the metallic marker to color them gold, one side at a time.
To make the paper and twine bundle we included in the Creativity Kit, simply cut one sheet of White Cardstock into 2x3 pieces. Stack the sheets together and wrap with twine. Secure the twine with Mini Clothespinss you've colored beforehand with a marker. (Be sure to shake the marker to mix the contents. Prime the marker by pressing marker tip on a piece of scrap paper until the paint reaches the tip.) 
Making the paper straw Star of David is quite simple. First, use scissors to cut 3 paper straws into even pieces. On a covered surface, glue the straws together to form a triangle. Allow glue to dry. Next, glue the triangles together and allow the glue to dry. Add string and button if desired. 
For more Hanukkah ideas, be sure to check out my Hanukkah Playdate, Party Favors and Dreidel Surprise Cookies.
