The ULTIMATE Gingerbread Theme for Preschool and Kindergarten!

The tale of the gingerbread man is adored by kids of all ages.  There are few things as exciting as a cookie that leaps from a baking sheet to have adventures.  If your kids or students like to learn with a FUN Gingerbread Theme, we have a wonderful collection of playful learning activities, from writers around the world, to encourage preschoolers to explore, observe, learn, and grow!  

Gingerbread Theme Literacy Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten

Ideas for Gingerbread Literacy  by Growing Book by Book

Gingerbread Man Loose in the School Activities (Free Gingerbread Alphabet) by The Preschool Toolbox

Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas Ornament Creation  by Growing Book by Book

Gingerbread Alphabet Matching (Free Printable Game) by Totschooling

Gingerbread Man Rhyme (Free Printable) and Candy House by The Preschool Toolbox

 Gingerbread Math Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten

Gingerbread Cookie Numbers (Free Printables) by J Daniel 4’s Mom

Gingerbread Cookies Counting Trays by Teach Me Mommy

Gingerbread Cookies Matching Memory Game by 123 Homeschool 4 Me

Roll a Gingerbread Girl (printable pdf file) – Part of the Math Section of the Gingerbread Man Thematic Unit by The Preschool Toolbox

Gingerbread Theme Science Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten

The Dissolving Gingerbread Man Science Exploration by The Preschool Toolbox

What Part of the Gingerbread Cookie Did YOU Eat First? (printable pdf files for graphing) – Part of the Science Section of the Gingerbread Man Thematic Unit by The Preschool Toolbox.

What Else Melts? – Printable pdf files for explorations with other items that melt – Part of the Science Section of the Gingerbread Man Thematic Unit by The Preschool Toolbox

Gingerbread Theme Sensory Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten

Gingerbread Cloud Dough Recipe by In the Playroom

Gingerbread Baby Playdough by Kitchen Floor Crafts

10 Gingerbread Art and Sensory Projects from Planet Smarty Pants

Super Fragrant Gingerbread NO-COOK Playdough by Mama Papa Bubba

NO-COOK Gingerbread Playdough (another great recipe) by Dayna Banya

Puffy Paint Gingerbread Men by Still Playing School

Gingerbread Salt Dough Garland by Rainy Day Mum

Gingerbread Man Fine Motor, Writing (Pre-Writing), and Scissors Skills for Preschool and Kindergarten

Gingerbread Fine Motor Activities by Living Montessori Now

Gingerbread Sensory Writing Tray by The Imagination Tree

Gingerbread Man Tracing by The Preschool Toolbox

Gingerbread House Cutting Lines (Free Printable) by The Preschool Toolbox

 

Gingerbread Theme Art and Craft Ideas for Preschool and Kindergarten

Gingerbread Suncatcher Creations from Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Sponge Painted Gingerbread Men (4 Ways) by Artsy Momma

Gingerbread Man Cookie Cutter Printing by The Preschool Toolbox

Free Template for a Gingerbread Man by Mama Smiles

Easy Gingerbread Ornaments by Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Gingerbread People Playdough and Cookie Cutter Gifts by Mama Papa Bubba

Stained Glass Gingerbread Houses by The Educator’s Spin On It

Gingerbread Theme Dramatic and Pretend Play Ideas for Preschool and Kindergarten

Gingerbread Dramatic Play Ideas by Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Gingerbread Dramatic Play Center by Fun-A-Day

Gingerbread Man Pretend Play (Free Printable) by Totschooling

Creating a Cardboard Gingerbread Play House by Life with Moore Babies

Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt (Free Printables) by KCEdventures

Gingerbread Man Shadow Puppet Play (Printables) by Adventure in a Box

Gingerbread Felt Play by Fantastic Fun and Learning

Tips on Throwing a Gingerbread Play Party by Little Sprouts Learning Co.

Gingerbread Party and Play Ideas for Preschool and Kindergarten

Graham Cracker Gingerbread House by Crafty Moms Share

Gingerbread Play Date by Crafty Moms Share

Gingerbread Playdough Kits by Kitchen Floor Crafts

Tips on Throwing a Gingerbread Party by Little Sprouts Learning Co.

Gingerbread Garland by Cutting Tiny Bites

Homemade Ginger Kids Crayons by Claire’s Little Tots

Gingerbread Thank You Cards by Red Ted Art

Tips for Decorating Gingerbread by Mama Smiles – decorating

Gingerbread Theme Lessons and Units for Preschool and Kindergarten

Gingerbread Man Literacy, Christmas in Germany Lapbook by Adventures in MommyDom

Life-Size Gingerbread Kids by Artsy Momma

Gingerbread Man Card Cut-Outs for Playful Learning Games by The Imagination Tree

Gingerbread Montessori – Lessons, Ideas, and Free Printables by Living Montessori Now

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For MORE Ways to PLAY and LEARN with a GINGERBREAD THEME in PRESCHOOL or KINDERGARTEN, please see our own GINGERBREAD THEMATIC UNIT!  Your kids might also enjoy the Christmas Thematic Unit – it is filled with playful seasonal learning your kids will adore!

To enhance your GINGERBREAD THEME, suggested supplies for playful learning: