This post and others contain affiliate links. For full disclosures, see the ABOUT page on this blog. The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School by Laura Murray (illustrated by Mike Lowery) is one of our favorite Gingerbread books! In the book, a teacher and her students bake a gingerbread man. As the teacher yells, "RECESS!" the children leave the ginger cookie behind. Silly adventures follow as … [Read more...] about Preschool Activities for The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School!
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The Dissolving Gingerbread Man – Simple Science Activity for Kids!
THE DISSOLVING GINGERBREAD MAN The dissolving Gingerbread Man is a fun activity for kids to extend readings of the Gingerbread Man. In many versions, the Gingerbread Man is afraid to cross the river for fear that if he does, he will get wet and melt! Materials needed: Gingerbread Man cookies, small container, milk, paper to chart students’ guesses, markers, and a timer. Explain to the students … [Read more...] about The Dissolving Gingerbread Man – Simple Science Activity for Kids!
Gingerbread and Christmas Units are NOW Available #preschool #kindergarten
It has taken awhile, but we now have two themes up and available as free downloads. Our thanks to Creative Impressions Marketing for all the help and assistance they have provided over the past several weeks. If you are in need of Wordpress assistance, they can do the job! Both themes are designed for children ages 3-6, but many activities come with extension ideas for slightly younger or older … [Read more...] about Gingerbread and Christmas Units are NOW Available #preschool #kindergarten
Gingerbread Theme Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Young kids love reading different versions of Gingerbread stories. The {affiliate} "Gingerbread Baby" by Jan Brett is no exception. In this version, it is the baby gingerbread that runs away with people and animals chasing after him. Our kids love "the baby gingerbread" and often cheer for him to evade those trying to capture him! It is a great addition to Gingerbread Theme activities at home … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Theme Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Gingerbread Man Theme Activities for Home or School!
The Christmas/Winter Season is a perfect time to use Gingerbread activities at home or at school! We use the Gingerbread Unit after Christmas as our kids like the unit and it helps us transition back into a "learning spirit" after Christmas festivities! Below are a few sample activities from the Gingerbread Thematic Unit. Gingerbread Man Letter and Picture Matching - Gingerbread Letter Picture … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Man Theme Activities for Home or School!
Candy Cane Math and Sight Words for Preschool and Kindergarten!
Kids love to play with (and eat!) candy canes. The activities below can be done with real candy canes (leave the wrappers on for games) or the children can twist red and white pipe cleaners together to make candy canes for use at home or in the classroom. Candy Cane Counting by 5's - Candy Cane Number Flags Blank Candy Cane Flags Materials needed: Red or White Play Dough (or peppermint … [Read more...] about Candy Cane Math and Sight Words for Preschool and Kindergarten!