Candy Corn Cob Math - Candy Corn Cob Math Template Materials needed: Candy corn, copies of the template linked above for each child, permanent marker, hole punch, liquid glue, q-tips, and a ribbon to tie the corn cobs together when finished. Print the template for each of the children on white heavy paper or cardstock (you may print more copies to set out as a center or math activity.) Have … [Read more...] about Candy Corn Cob Math, Fingerprint Thankful Notes, and Sensory Turkeys
Exposing Young Children to Artists and Artwork – Jean Dallaire’s “Coq licorne”
This is the first of a series of posts we will do monthly to expose young children to various artists and artwork that may or may not be familiar to them. "Reading Art" How should teachers and parents expose young children to artworks? *help the children to discover the elements and principles of design: what kind of lines did the artist use? What colors did the artist choose? Are there … [Read more...] about Exposing Young Children to Artists and Artwork – Jean Dallaire’s “Coq licorne”
Harvest Theme Word Cards, Word Families, Word Puzzles, and Sorting Activities
HARVEST THEME WORD CARDS - Harvest Letter_Word Cards Materials: Print one copy of the file linked above for each of your children, small tiles if available, permanent marker, a small basket or bin, and clothespins. Laminate the cards for durability, if desired. Say the words with your children. If you have small tiles at home or school, make a tile with each of the letters from the word … [Read more...] about Harvest Theme Word Cards, Word Families, Word Puzzles, and Sorting Activities
Autumn Door Hanger Craft for Kids!
Autumn Door Hanger: Make one with your child! By Shara Lawrence-Weiss My daughter and I decided to head outside and go for a walk by the forest: We gathered up items we found on the ground: We put our treasures into the container and headed home: Next, we placed our findings on the table and tied each one with fishing wire: I then attached a big ribbon and placed … [Read more...] about Autumn Door Hanger Craft for Kids!
Parent & Child Hand Turkeys and Thanksgiving Food Crafts!
Kids love to help in the kitchen! These Thanksgiving Food Crafts are fun to make together! Marshmallow Pilgrim Hats Materials Needed: Chocolate Bark, Large Marshmallows, Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Craft Sticks (or a plastic spoon for the kids to dip/turn the marshmallows and cookies), Yellow Decorator's Icing Tube, and Waxed Paper. Melt the chocolate bark according to package directions. … [Read more...] about Parent & Child Hand Turkeys and Thanksgiving Food Crafts!
Pilgrim Hats and Indian Feathers for Literacy and Math!
THANKSGIVING PILGRIM HATS Template - Pilgrim Hats Materials needed: Print one Pilgrim Hats template (above) for each of your children (print on cardstock, if available, as it is more durable.) Have the children cut out the individual pieces (assist younger children with scissor skills or pre-cut the hat pieces for them.) The children can write their name, if desired, on the yellow buckle … [Read more...] about Pilgrim Hats and Indian Feathers for Literacy and Math!