White Chocolate Covered Lorna Doone "Presents" Materials Needed: Lorna Doone Cookies, White Chocolate Bark, and assorted Cookie Decorating Gels and Decorations. Melt the chocolate bark according to package directions (watch carefully so it doesn't scorch). Let the children drop the cookies into the melted bark and turn carefully with a craft stick or plastic fork until each side is coated … [Read more...] about Christmas and Winter Food Crafts for Kids!
“Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!” Winter Activities for Kids!
For those of you that live in climates that have snow, it can be a magical time for children. We had our first "dusting" of snow yesterday. ALL the kids had to touch it, smell it, look at it, and try to make the season's first snowball...rather unsuccessfully. For teachers, the mere presence of snow can make make for some wonderful "teaching moments!" Here are a few suggestions from our Winter … [Read more...] about “Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!” Winter Activities for Kids!
Honk your Horns this Holiday with Chuggington and the NHTSA!
The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for family travel. From visiting relatives out of state to driving to the mall to shop for gifts, families are constantly in and out of the car and on the move. There’s no better time than now to recognize the importance of paying extra attention to traffic hazards at home and on the road. This year, parents can teach their children how … [Read more...] about Honk your Horns this Holiday with Chuggington and the NHTSA!
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!
Christmas Math and Sensory Ideas for Kids!
Christmas "Roll a Block" Tree - Christmas Roll a Block Tree Template Materials needed: Small square green/yellow foam blocks (or cut the squares from the Christmas Roll a Block Tree Template.pdf linked above), one foam block labeled with just the numbers 1 and 2 on all sides (if you do not have foam blocks, you can label several index cards with the numbers 1 and 2 and put face down in a “draw” … [Read more...] about Christmas Math and Sensory Ideas for Kids!
Introducing….Kiboomu! Music for Kids and MORE!
Are you looking for ways to increase or revitalize your children's music collection? As teachers, we are constantly searching for and downloading music to use in our classrooms or even on the playground! Kiboomu has recently updated their website with an incredible bargain for early childhood music subscriptions. For $2.oo a month, you can: download unlimited quantities of toddler and … [Read more...] about Introducing….Kiboomu! Music for Kids and MORE!