I was teaching my preschoolers about Advent and we made a wreath out of foam. Then I had them work on a star. Together the two projects looked amazing. You can either purchase precut foam wreathes at Michaels or make your own. I liked the scalloped edges. Here is the list of materials you will…Read more »
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Shadow Boxes
Posted by in & Crafts, art work, Uncategorized The theme of this week’s preschool lesson is we care about the Earth. For this craft project we made shadow boxes. It was a fun project as it made things stand out. You will need: recycled boxes, about tissue box big old cards & calendar pictures animal & tree stickers clear glue plastic figures like…Read more »
How To Make Herbal Highlights
Posted by in & Crafts, Herbs, recipes, Uncategorized This recipe enhances natural highlights. You will need these ingredients: 1 1/4 quarts of water 1 cup chamomile flowers 1/4 cup calendula flowers 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 ounce lemon juice 5 drops lavender essential oil In a pot add the water and flowers. Simmer for 15 minutes. Mash the flowers in the…Read more »
Glitter Jars
Posted by in & Crafts, amusing & appealing, Uncategorized My lesson plan for my preschoolers this week was on the gift of sight. Since children love color, we made glitter jars. It’s very simple. You will need these ingredients: water clear glue glycerin glitter container with lid I chose a small plastic container with lid. You can find them at dollar stores. I felt…Read more »
Crafty Mother’s Day Gifts
Posted by in & Crafts, art work, Uncategorized Do you need craft ideas for your preschooler to make for Mother’s Day? You can find stickers at stores like Joanne’s or Michael’s craft stores and blank cards. Have the kids decorate the card with the stickers. Another idea is to make tissue flowers for Mom. You will need about five layers of colored tissue…Read more »
Handmade Maracas
Posted by in & Crafts Looking for something fun for your preschooler this Cinco de Mayo? How about making maracas? It’s easy. You need a toilet paper roll, some uncooked beans, tape, colored paper, and regular paper. Tape a piece of paper over one end of the toilet paper roll. Fill halfway with dried beans. Next, tape a piece of…Read more »
The Shepherd & His Flock Craft
Posted by in & Crafts Teaching preschoolers about Jesus as the Shepherd and his flock, I came up with this easy craft. You will need a picture of Jesus, a picture or drawing of a sheep, scissors, glue, and cotton balls. Print a picture of Jesus on some construction paper. At the bottom of the page, glue picture of sheep,…Read more »
