The Kissing Hand Back to School Cookies Recipe!

The Kissing Hand cookie recipe is the perfect first day of school craft to do with the kids!

Cooking helps children learn about nutrition and build their literacy, math, social and fine motor skills which makes cooking an excellent activity for preschoolers and kindergarteners.

Kissing Hand (Paperback with CD) by Audrey Penn is such a wonderful book to read to children on the first day of school. And, there are so many great activities to go along with the book, like this super fun Kissing Hand Cookie Recipe for kids!

While the kids are making their Kissing Hand Cookies, play the Hello Song for kids in the background.

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The Hello Song for kids is a nice complement to this super fun kids Kissing Hand cooking activity!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s bake some really delicious Kissing Hand cookies with the kids!

Cooking supplies you will need:

• Chocolate and/or Oatmeal cookie dough mix
• Hand shape cookie cutters (optional)
• Heart shape cookie cutters
• Red icing (optional)
• Tablespoon
• Ungreased cookie sheet
• Thin metal spatula
• Wire rack

Cooking directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Have the children prepare the cookies according to the cookie package instructions, except for the part about the water.  Ignore that.  We want the dough to be stiff.

Next, roll out the dough and, using a hand-shaped cookie cutter, have the children make a hand-shape or using a knife, trace each child’s hand and cut out.  Or, have the children trace and cut their hand on a manila file folder.  Then, using a paring knife, lay this on the cookie dough and trace around it.

For the heart shape, cut out a heart in the middle of the hand with a heart shape cookie cutter.  Or, trace and cut a heart shape from a piece of parchment paper and remove the center.  Fill in heart shape with cookie dough.

Using a larger heart shape cookie cutter, we made heart shape cookies with the left over cookie dough.

After that, have the children gently lay all the cookies on a cookie sheet.

Once all The Kissing Hand cookies are on the cookie sheet, it’s time to bake.  Bake The Kissing Hand cookies for about about 15 minutes.

When ready, let The Kissing Hand cookies cool for 2 minutes

Using, a thin metal spatula, place the cookies on the wire rack and let cool completely.

Lastly, have the children decorate the hearts in the middle of The Kissing Hand Cookies with red icing.

And, voila, the children have now made Kissing Hand Cookies!  Let’s eat this sweet and delicious snack treat!

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Alphabet Letter E Craft For Kids!

Alphabet Letter E is for Eyes! We think this alphabet craft activity is a simple and fun way to introduce preschool and kindergarten children to the Letter E. And, this letter of the week craft is also a great way to provide children with scissor practice!

Dr. Seuss’s ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! by Dr. Seuss is a wonderful book to read to children when teaching them the alphabet. And, there are so many fun alphabet letter activities to go along with the book, like this Alphabet Letter E is for Eyes craft!

While the kids are working on their Alphabet craft, play the Letter E Song for kids in the background. Music makes alphabet-learning fun!

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The Letter E song for kids is the perfect complement to this super fun kids Alphabet Letter E for eyes craft activity!

So, what are you waiting for? Grab the scissors and magazines and let’s craft E is for Eyes!

Craft items you will need:

• Card stock
• Magazines
• Scissors
• Glue

Print off the Letter E template.

       Print It!    

Have the children look through the magazines and tear out the pages with eyes.

Then, using scissors, have the children find cut out the eyes.

Once done, have the children glue the eyes all over their Letter E.

And, voila, the children have now made an E is for Eyes craft. What a simple and easy-to-make letter of the week craft activity for preschool and kindergarten children. Just perfect for teaching children the Alphabet Letter E!

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Teddy Bear Picnic Mosaic Craft for Back to School!

Let’s make a Teddy Bear Picnic Mosaic Craft just in time for back to school!

Children love teddy bears, so taking them on a Teddy Bear’s Picnic full of Teddy Bear related activities is just plain good old fun for kids!  Just perfect for a preschool or kindergarten forest animals or back to school theme unit.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic (Aladdin Picture Books) written by Jimmy Kennedy is a wonderful book to read with the children about bears. And, there are so many great activities that go with the book, like this super fun Teddy Bear Picnic mosaic craft for kids!

While the kids are working on their teddy bear mosaic craft, play Teddy Bear Picnic song for kids in the background.

 or

The Teddy Bear Picnic song for kids is the perfect complement to this super fun kids bear craft activity.

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s craft with Teddy Bears!

Craft supplies you will need:

• Teddy Bear template
• Brown and black construction paper
• Card stock
• Glue
• Ribbon or bow
• Buttons (optional – for eyes)

Craft instructions:

Print off the Teddy Bear template on white card stock.

       Print It!    

Then, using glue, have the children paste on the brown construction pieces all over the Teddy Bear template.

After that, have the children draw and cut out a nose and eyes from black construction paper.

Have the children glue the eyes and nose onto the Teddy Bear.

Lastly, have the children add a ribbon or bow if they have a girl Teddy Bear.

And, voila, the children have now made a Teddy Bear Picnic mosaic craft that’s just perfect for a Bear theme unit!

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Alphabet Letter H for Horse Craft!

Alphabet Letter H Is For Horse! Giddy Up! Kids will have a blast with this adorable Alphabet craft!  It’s such a fun way to introduce children to Alphabet Letter H!

Dr. Seuss’s ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! by Dr. Seuss is a wonderful book to read to children when teaching them the alphabet. And, there are so many fun alphabet letter H activities to go along with the book, like this Alphabet Letter H is for Horse craft!

While the kids are working on their Alphabet craft, play the Letter H Song for kids in the background. Music makes alphabet-learning so much fun!

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The Letter H song for kids is the perfect complement to this super fun kids Alphabet horse craft activity!

Craft items you will need:

• Alphabet Letter H template
• Construction paper
• Yarn
• Markers
• Scotch tape
• Two way tape
• Scissors

Craft instructions:

Print off Alphabet letter H on construction paper.

       Print It!    

Then, have the children draw a horse’s head on the construction paper (same color as the body) and cut it out.

Using a marker, have the children draw the eyes, nose and mouth on the horse’s head.

Help the children cut eight 3 inch pieces of yarn for the mane, and eight 4 inches pieces of yarn for the tail.

Once done, cut a small strip of 2 way tape and have the children fold it over the neck of the horse.

Then, have the children take the 3 inch pieces of yarn, fold over the horse and stick to the tape. This will be the horse’s mane.

Using scotch tape, have the children tape the head to the body of the horse (inside the letter H).

Using the scotch tape again, have the children place a piece at the end of the horse. Then, take the rest of the yarn (for the tail) and place it over the scotch tape, at the back of the horse (inside the letter H).

Using a marker, have the children draw hooves on the horse.

Then, have the children cut out a rectangle piece of construction paper and make the blanket or saddle for the horse.

And, voila, the children now have an Alphabet Letter H Is For Horse craft!

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Grandparents Day Crafts For Kids!

A Grandparents Day Craft for Grandma!

Here’s a fun craft for kids to make and a great way to show Grandma how very much she is loved on her special day!

What Grandmas Do Best What Grandpas Do Best written by Laura Numeroff is a wonderful book to read to children about the many fun things they can do with their grandparents. And, there are so many great activities to go along with the book, like this Hug For Grandma craft!

While the kids are working on their A Hug For Grandma craft, play Grandma and Grandpa song for kids in the background.

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Grandma and Grandpa song for kids is the perfect complement to this super fun kids Grandparents Day craft activity!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s craft for Grandparents Day!

Craft items you will need:

• Paper plate
• Wool
• Bows, stickers, buttons, etc.
• Markers
• Glue
• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Scotch tape

Craft instructions:

Have the children glue wool to the top of their paper plate.  This will be Grandma’s hair.

Next, using different color markers, have the children draw eyes, nose, mouth and ears onto the paper plate.  This will be Grandma’s face.

Then, encourage the children to accessorize with bows and earrings.

Once done, have the children take a sheet of construction paper and cut it in half, length-wise.

Have the children taper the ends of the construction paper, so it resembles arms and hands.

After that, have the children create an accordion fold with the construction paper.

Lastly, have the children tape the widest part of the arms behind the paper plate.

And, voila, the children have now made A Hug For Grandma!  It’s the perfect craft to present to Grandma on Grandparents Day!

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All About Me Picture Frame Craft For Back-to-School!

Here’s and All About Me craft for kids for back to school! Perfect for a preschool or kindergarten all about me or first day of school theme unit!

It’s Hard to Be Five: Learning How to Work My Control Panel by Jamie L. Curtis and Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie L.Curtis and Freckleface Strawberry by Julianne Moore are fabulous books to read to children to remind them how special they are. And, there are so many wonderful activities to go along with these books, like this All About Me Picture Frame craft for kids! 

While the kids are working on their All About Me Craft Stick Picture Frame, play Believe In You song for kids in the background.

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Believe In You song for kids is the perfect complement to this super fun kids All About Me craft activity.

So, what are you waiting for?  Let’s make an All About Me picture frame craft with the kids!

Craft items you will need:

• 8 Craft sticks or Popsicle sticks
• Paint
• Glue
• Card stock
• Scissors
• Markers/Crayons

Craft instructions:

Have the children draw a picture of themselves.

Once done, have the children paint 8 craft sticks different colors.

Let dry.

Next, have the children glue 4 sticks together, making a square.

Then, have the children repeat and make a second square. The children’s SELF PORTRAIT art piece will go between the 2 picture frames.

Using glue, have the children stick their Self-Portrait to the back of the first picture frame.

After that, have the children glue the second frame to the back of their Self-Portrait.

When ready, have the children glue card stock and a picture stand to the back of the 2nd picture frame.

And, voila, the children now have a great ALL ABOUT ME Craft Stick Picture Frame!  It’s a fun Beginning of the Year craft for kids to make and share with their parents and classmates!

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Recipe For Back-To-School!.

Let’s Make a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Tree Snack with the kids! This is a perfect snack craft to make in preschool and kindergarten for an ABC, tree or back-to-school theme unit.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Anniversary Edition by Bill Martin is such a wonderful book to introduce children to the alphabet. And, there are so many wonderful craft activities to go along with the book, like this super fun Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Tree snack craft for kids!

While the kids are working on their Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Tree craft, play The Alphabet Song for kids in the background.

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The Alphabet Song for kids is a nice complement to this super fun kids Chicka Chicka Boom Boom craft activity!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking with Alphabet letters!

Cooking supplies you will need:

• Graham crackers
• Alpha-Bits cereal
• Green apple
• Grapes or cherries
• Raisins

Cooking directions:

Have the children break the graham crackers into bite size pieces.

Next, have the children place the graham crackers in a line, 2 in a row, on a plate.  This will be the tree trunk.

Then, slice the green apples.   Once done, have the children lay the apple slices at the top of graham crackers.   These will be the leaves.

After that, have the children place 2-3 cherries or grapes in the center of the apple slices.  These will be the coconuts.

When ready, have the children spread the Alpha-Bits up and down the tree trunk, and all over the plate.

Feel free to put raisins and grapes/cherries all over the plate too!

And, voila, the children have now made a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Coconut Tree snack!  Let’s eat!

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Alphabet Letter I Letter Of The Week Craft!

This easy-to-make Alphabet Letter I is for Igloo craft activity is a ton of fun for preschool and kindergarten children to make and a great way to practice the Letter I sound. Just the perfect Letter of the Week craft for children to learn the letter I sound.

One Snowy Night written by M. Christina Butler is an adorable winter tale to read to children. And, there are so many great activities to go along with the book, like this Alphabet Letter I is for Igloo craft for kids!

While the kids are working on their Alphabet craft, play the Letter I song for kids in the background. Music makes alphabet-learning fun!

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Letter I Song for kids is the perfect compliment to this fun Alphabet Letter igloo craft activity for kids!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s craft an Igloo with the kids!

Craft items you will need

• White paper
• Construction paper
• Black marker
• Glue

Craft instructions:

Using a black marker, have the children draw an Igloo on a sheet of construction paper.

Next, have the children cut a white sheet of paper into little squares. This will be the snow.

After that, have the children glue the little white squares all over their Igloo.

And, voila, the children have now made an Alphabet Letter I is for Igloo craft!   What a simple and fun Letter Of The Week craft activity for preschool and kindergarten children.  Just perfect for a Winter-theme unit!

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Handprint Apple Tree Fall Painting for Back to School!

Let’s make a Handprint Apple Tree Craft for Fall with the kids! This is the perfect preschool and kindergarten craft for a seasons, fruits or trees theme unit!

The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall is a wonderful book to read to children about a year in the life of an apple tree. And, there are so many great Apple-theme activities to go along with the book, like this Fall handprint apple tree painting craft for kids.  Using their thumbs, hand and arm, preschool and kindergarten children will a blast with this Fall apple tree painting craft.

While the kids are painting their handprint apple tree, play the Fall Song for kids in the background.

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The Fall Song for kids is a nice complement to this super fun kids fall handprint apple tree craft activity!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s paint an apple tree!

Craft items you will need:

• Green, brown and red paint
• Plastic plates
• Paint brushes
• White card stock

Craft instructions:

Have the children paint their forearm with brown paint.

When ready, have the children stamp their arm on white card stock.  This will be the tree trunk.

Have the children wash the paint off their arms.

Next, have the children paint their hand green.

Once done, have the children press their hand on the white card stock, right above the tree trunk.  This will be the tree top.

After that, have the children wash the paint off their hand.

Then, have the children dip their thumbs in red paint and press down on the tree top, making red apples as they go!

And, voila, the children have now made an Fall handprint apple tree craft using their arm, hand and thumbs!  How much fun is that!  Just the perfect craft activity for a Fall or Apple-theme unit!

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School Bus Shapes Snack Craft For Back to School!

This super fun preschool and kindergarten craft activity works great in a Back-to-School, Transportation or Shapes theme unit.  Whichever one you choose, the kids will have a great time using rectangles, squares and circles to make their very own School Bus! 

Splat the Cat: Back to School, Splat! written by Rob Scotton is a delightful book to read to children during back to school days. And, there are so many fun activities to go with the book, like this school bus shapes snack craft for kids!

While the kids are working on their School Bus Shapes Snack craft, play Shapes Song for kids in the background. Or, if you’d like, watch the Shapes Video for kids in the background!

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Shapes Song for kids is the perfect complement to this super fun kids shapes craft activity!

So, what are you waiting for?  Let’s craft with Shapes!

Cooking supplies you will need:

• Ryvita Crackers
• Cream Cheese
• Life cereal or Rice Chex cereal
• 2 Oreo cookies
• Yellow food dye (food color)
• Plastic cutlery, bowls and plates

Cooking directions:

(Prepare ahead of time) Take a small amount of cream cheese and mix it with 3-4 drops of yellow food dye.

Place the yellow cream cheese in a bowl for the kids.

Have the children spread the yellow cream cheese on the Ryvita (rectangle shape) cracker.

Next, have the children place the cereal squares at the top of the cracker.   These will be the windows on the school bus.

Then, have the children stick the circle shape cookies at the bottom of the crackers.  These will be the wheels on the school bus.

And, voila, the children have now made a School Bus Shapes Snack craft!  Go over all the shapes with the children and then take a nice big bite of the school bus!  Yum!

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Alphabet Letter K is For King and Kite!

Alphabet Letter K is for King and Kite!  Our King likes flying kites!

This Alphabet Craft is simple, easy and fun for kids to make and a great way to introduce them to the Letter K! Perfect for a alphabet letter of the week theme unit for preschool and kindergarten children.

Dr. Seuss’s ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! by Dr. Seuss is a wonderful book to read to children when teaching them the alphabet. And, there are so many fun alphabet letter activities to go along with the book, like this Alphabet Letter K is for King and kite craft!

While the kids are working on their Alphabet craft, play the Letter K song for kids in the background. Music makes alphabet-learning fun!

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The Letter K song for kids is the perfect complement to this super fun kids Alphabet craft activity!

Craft supplies you will need:

• Alphabet Letter K template
• King clothes template
• Construction paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• Washable Markers
• Yarn or Ribbon

Craft instructions:

Print off both templates.

       Print It!    

       Print It!    

Next, have the children cut out all the objects from both templates.

Then, have the children trace the letter K onto color construction paper that you want to be the king’s skin tone. We used pink for ours.

Have child pink out which colors they want for the king’s top and pants, then have the children trace the clothes on construction paper and cut them out.

After that, have the children glue all pieces onto the Letter K.

Once done, have the children help you cut about four inches of yarn or ribbon and glue or staple to the king’s hand.

Then, have the children cut out a triangle shape from construction paper and glue to the king’s hand on top of the yarn.

Using markers, have the children decorate their king and add eyes and a mouth.

And, voila, the children Alphabet Letter K King craft! And, we also have another K word – Kite! Our king likes to have fun in the summer, flying his kite!

Special Thanks to @Squid Mom

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Teddy Bear Picnic Cookies for Back-to-School!

Let’s make Teddy Bear Picnic cookies for back to school with the kids!

Children love teddy bears, so taking them on a Teddy Bear Picnic full of Teddy Bear related activities is just plain good old fun! And, this Bear Claw Cookies recipe is simple, fun and easy for kids to follow, make and eat!

Cooking helps children learn about nutrition and build their literacy, math, social and fine motor skills. Our Teddy Bear Picnic cookie recipe makes cooking an excellent activity for preschoolers and kindergarteners. The perfect craft for a bears or back-to-school theme unit.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic (Aladdin Picture Books) written by Jimmy Kennedy is a delightful book to read to children about bears. And, there are so many activities that go with the book, like this super easy Teddy Bear Picnic cookie recipe for kids!

While the kids are working on their teddy bear cookie craft, play Teddy Bear Picnic song for kids in the background.

 or

The Teddy Bear Picnic song for kids is the perfect complement to this fun kids bear cookie claw recipe craft!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking with Teddy Bears!

Cooking supplies:

• 1 box Duncan Hines Chocolate Brownie Mix
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp water
• Peanut halves (can be substituted with banana chips, white chocolate chips, etc.)
• White chocolate kisses or rounds
• Cookie sheet
• Thin metal spatula
• Wire rack

Cooking directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Next, have the children stick the butter into a microwaveable cup and melt it in the microwave oven.

Then, help the children break an egg into the butter mixture, and stir.

As the children are stirring, have them mix in 2 tsp of water to the egg and butter mixture.

Put the Duncan Hines Chocolate Brownie Mix into a mixing bowl

Using a fork, add the egg and butter to the Duncan Hines mix and keep stirring until the mixture forms into a stiff dough.

When the dough is ready, have the children take a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a cookie ball.

Then, have the children place the cookie ball on a cookie sheet and flatten the cookie ball down just a bit.

After that, have the children press the white chocolate round into the center of the cookie.

Once done, have the children press four peanut halves, split sides down, into the top edge of each cookie,  forming the bear claws.

When all the Bear Claw Cookies are ready for baking, bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are set.

Cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheet.

Then using a thin metal spatula, carefully transfer to a wire rack and let The Bear Claw Cookies cool completely.

And, voila, the children have now made Teddy Bear’s Picnic Bear Claw Cookies.  

These Bear Claw Cookies are the perfect snack for a classroom Bear-theme unit or a kids Bear-theme birthday party. 

Now, all that’s left to do is munch away and eat!

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Tissue Paper Apple Core Fall Craft!

This fall craft is a ton of fun for preschool and kindergarten children to make. And, it is just the perfect craft activity for a fall seasons or apple theme unit.

The Apple Pie Tree written by Zoe Hall is a wonderful book to read to children about a year in the life of an apple tree. And, there are so many great activities to go along with the book, like this Tissue Paper Apple Core fall craft for kids.

While the kids are working on their Tissue Paper Apple Core craft, play the Fall Song for kids in the background.

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The Fall Song for kids is a nice complement to this super fun kids apple core fall craft activity!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s craft a Tissue Paper Apple Core Fall craft with the kids!

Craft items you will need:

• Apple Core template
• Card stock
• Red tissue paper
• Glue
• Apple seeds

Craft instructions:

Print the Apple Core template on the card stock.

       Print It!    

Next, have the children tear up red tissue paper into small squares.

Then, have the children scrunch up the red tissue paper pieces into balls.

Using glue, have the children paste the red tissue paper pieces to the top and bottom of the apple core.

Lastly, have the children glue apple seeds down the middle of the apple core.

And, voila, the children have now made a Tissue Paper Apple Core fall craft.  Doesn’t it look just great!  Perfect for an Apple or Fall theme unit!

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Alphabet Letters – Letter Q Craft For Kids!

Alphabet Letters Q Is For Quarters! Grab your wallets! Kids are going to love this super fun alphabet craft activity!

The alphabet letter Q craft such a simple and easy way to introduce alphabet letters to children. Perfect for an alphabet theme unit for preschool and kindergarten children.

Dr. Seuss’s ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! by Dr. Seuss is a wonderful book to read to children when teaching them the alphabet. And, there are so many fun alphabet letter activities to go along with the book, like this Alphabet Letter Q is for Quarters craft!

While the kids are working on their alphabet letters project, play the Letter Q song for kids in the background. Music makes alphabet-learning fun!

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The Letter Q song for kids is a fantastic tool to use when teaching alphabet letters.

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s start crafting the letter Q is for quarters with the kids!

Craft items you will need:

• Quarters
• Card Stock or Construction Paper
• Alphabet Letter Q Template
• Glue

Craft instructions:

Print off the letter Q template on construction paper.

       Print It!    

Then, let the children go wild gluing the quarters all over alphabet letter Q!

Let dry well.

And, voila, the children have created a Q is for Quarters alphabet letters craft. What a fun way for kids to learn the alphabet! Just perfect for an alphabet letters theme unit!

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Alphabet Letters R Craft For Kids!

Alphabet Letters letter R craft is for Ribbon!  This alphabet letter R craft so simple, easy and fun for kids. 

What a great way to introduce Alphabet Letters and the letter R to children! Just perfect for a preschool and kindergarten alphabet theme unit.

Dr. Seuss’s ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! by Dr. Seuss is a wonderful book to read to children when teaching them alphabet letters. And, there are so many fun alphabet letter R activities to go along with the book, like this Alphabet Letter R is for ribbon craft!

While the kids are making their Alphabet Letters craft, play the Letter R song for kids in the background. Music makes alphabet-learning fun!

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Letter R song for kids is the perfect complement to this super fun kids Alphabet craft activity!

Craft items you will need:

• Ribbon/Ribbon stickers (Dollar store)
• Card stock
• Glue
• Scissors
• Alphabet Letter R template
• Marker

Craft instructions:

Print off Alphabet Letter R template on card stock.

       Print It!    

Then, if you are using ribbons/ribbon stickers, cut them up ahead of time in various lengths.

When ready, provide each child with a handful of ribbons/ribbon stickers and glue (only necessary for ribbons), and let them go wild decorating Alphabet Letter R.

And, voila, the children now have an Alphabet Letter R Is For Ribbon craft to teach them Letter R words!

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Alphabet Letters – S Craft For Kids!

Let’s make an alphabet letters craft with the kids! Letter S is for Stars – Star Stickers!

This Alphabet Craft is simple, easy and a ton of fun for preschool and kindergarten children to make. And, best of all, it’s a really great way to introduce them to the alphabet letters and the letter S! Just perfect for an alphabet letter of the week craft or theme unit!

Dr. Seuss’s ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! by Dr. Seuss is a wonderful book to read to children when teaching them alphabet letters. And, there are so many fun alphabet letter S activities to go along with the book, like this Alphabet Letter S for Stars craft!

While the kids are working on their alphabet letters craft, play the Letter S Song for kids in the background. Music makes alphabet-learning fun!

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The Letter S Song for kids is the perfect complement to this super fun kids alphabet letter S for Stars craft activity!

Craft items you will need:

• Construction paper
• Alphabet Letter S template
• Dollar Store Star stickers (Glow in the Dark stickers are fun too!)

Craft instructions:

Print off the alphabet letter S template onto construction paper.

       Print It!    

Next, hand the children star stickers and let them go crazy placing star stickers all over Alphabet Letter S!

And, voila, the children have now made a colorful Star Sticker Alphabet Letter S craft. What a great way to learn about Alphabet letter S – with Star Stickers!

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Fall Craft For Kids!

This simple Fall craft is a ton of fun for kids to make. And, it’s just perfect for a Fall-theme unit in preschool or kindergarten.

Why Do Leaves Change Color? (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2) written by Betsy Maestro is a wonderful book to read to children about what happens to leaves in Autumn as they change colors. And, there are so many fabulous activities to go along with the book, like this Raking The Leaves Fall craft for kids.

While the kids are making their Raking The Leaves Fall craft, play The Fall Song for kids in the background.

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The Fall Song for kids is a nice complement to this super fun kids Fall craft activity!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s craft a Lawn Rake for all the Falling Leaves!

Craft items you will need:

• Leaves
• Small round craft dowel
• Black marker (optional)
• Blue construction paper
• Glue

Craft instructions:

Have the children collect small sized leaves from outside, in all different colors and shapes.

Next, have the children apply glue to leaves and paste them all over the bottom of a sheet of construction paper.

Then, help the children break a dowel into a 6″ piece.  This will be the Lawn Rake handle.

After that, break a dowel into a 1″ piece and 3-4 tiny pieces for the Lawn Rake prongs.   This will be for the bottom of the Lawn Rake.

Have the children glue the Lawn Rake handle on top of the leaves.

Once done, have the children glue the 1″ piece at the bottom of the Lawn Rake handle.

Lastly, help the children glue the Lawn Rake prongs carefully.

Let dry.

When dry, using black marker, feel free to outline the Rake.

And, voila, the children have now make a Raking the Leaves Fall Art!  What an adorable art activity for a Fall-theme unit!

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Alphabet Letters – U Craft For Kids!

Let’s learn our alphabet letters. Letter U is for an Umberalla craft! 

This alphabet letters craft is simple and fun for kids to make and a great way to practice the Letter U sound. Just the perfect letter of the week, weather or alphabet theme unit craft for preschool and kindergarten children.

Dr. Seuss’s ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! by Dr. Seuss is a wonderful book to read to children when teaching them the alphabet. And, there are so many fun alphabet letter U activities to go along with the book, like this Alphabet Letter U is for Umbrella craft!

While the kids are working on their Letter U for Umbrella craft, play the Letter U song for kids in the background. Music makes alphabet-learning fun!

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The Letter U song for kids is a nice complement to this super fun kids alphabet letters craft activity!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s craft with Letter U!

Craft supplies you will need:

• Small cupcake liners
• Cotton balls
• Glitter
• Glue
• Pipe cleaners
• Blue construction paper
• Scissors
• Blue marker

Craft instructions:

Have the children fold a cupcake liner in half and cut along the fold.

Next, have the children cut a pipe cleaner in half.

Then, have the children bend the bottom of the pipe cleaner in the shape of the letter J.

Once done, have the children glue the pipe cleaner on a sheet of construction paper.

After that, have the children glue the cupcake liner over the top of the pipe cleaner.

When ready, have the children glue cotton balls along the top of the construction paper.

Using a blue marker, have the children draw rain drops on the construction paper.

Lastly, have the children spread glue all over the construction paper, and then sprinkle glitter on top of the glitter.

And, voila, the children have now made the Letter U for Umbrealla craft!   What a simple and easy-to-make alphabet letters arts and crafts activity for preschool and kindergarten children.  

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Alphabet Letter W Craft For Kids!

Alphabet Letter W is for Watermelon! This Letter W craft is simple and easy for kids to make and a really fun way to practice the alphabet letter W sound. Just the perfect Letter of the Week craft for preschool and kindergarten children to learn letter W.

Dr. Seuss’s ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! by Dr. Seuss is a wonderful book to read to children when teaching them the alphabet. And, there are so many fun alphabet letter W activities to go along with the book, like this Alphabet Letter W is for Watermelons craft!

While the kids are working on their Alphabet letter craft, play the Letter W song for kids in the background. Music makes alphabet-learning fun!

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The Letter W song for kids is the perfect complement to this super fun kids Alphabet craft activity!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s potato-stamp Watermelons!

Craft items you will need:

• Construction paper
• Washable paint in green, magenta and black
• Paint trays
• Dish washing soap
• Paint brush
• Potato
• Paring knife
• Melon baller/Spoon
• Letter W template

Craft instructions:

Print the Letter W template.

       Print It!    

Next, have the children trace and cut the Letter W from construction paper.

While the children are cutting the Letter W, cut a potato in half.   One half will be the Watermelon rind.  For this half, use a paring knife and melon baller to scoop out the potato.   The other half will be the inside of the Watermelon.  For this half, trim off the outside of the potato skin until it forms a nice oval shape.

Once done, it’s time to get the paint trays because children are going to paint!

In each paint tray, mix together a small amount of washable paint and a little bit of dish washing soap.

When ready, have the children dab the oval potato half in the magenta paint and stamp ovals all over the Letter W.

Let dry.

Once dry, have the children dip the other potato half (Watermelon rind) into green paint and press over the magenta ones they just stamped, making Watermelon shapes as they go.

After that, have the children dip a thin paint brush into black paint and paint watermelon seeds on their Watermelons.

Let dry.

And, voila, the children have now made Alphabet Letter W is for Watermelons!  Doesn’t it look delicious! What a really fun and creative hands-on learning activity for teaching the Letter W!

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Alphabet Letter X Craft For Kids.

Alphabet Letter X is for Xylophone! This Letter X craft is simple and easy for kids to make and a really fun way to practice the Letter X sound. Just the perfect Alphabet Letter of the Week craft for preschool and kindergarten children to learn Letter X.

Dr. Seuss’s ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! by Dr. Seuss is a wonderful book to read to children when teaching them the alphabet. And, there are so many fun alphabet letter X activities to go along with the book, like this Alphabet Letter X is for Xylophone craft!

While the kids are working on their alphabet letter X craft, play the Letter X Song for kids in the background. Music makes alphabet-learning fun!

or
The Letter X song for kids is the perfect complement to this super fun kids alphabet letter craft activity!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s make an alphabet letter X is for Xylophone craft with the kids!

Craft items you will need:

• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Letter X template

Craft instructions:

Print the Letter X template.

       Print It!    

Next, using scissors, have the children cut out all the Xylophone instrument pieces from the Letter X template.

Then, have the children trace the Letter X onto construction paper.

After that, have the children trace and cut out all the Xylophone instrument pieces from different colors of construction paper.

Once done, have the children glue their Xylophone onto the Letter X.

And, voila, the children have now made a Letter X is for Xylophone. What a really fun and creative hands-on learning activity for teaching the Letter X! Perfect for a Letter Of The Week, alphabet or musical instruments theme unit at home or in the classroom!

Special Thanks to @Squid Mom

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