If you are looking for some unusual themes for preschool, there are plenty of great ideas. There is no reason to stick with just holidays or weather, as January gives lots of options for educating and entertaining preschoolers. Here are …[Continue]
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February Resources
Happy February! This month’s newsletter is brought to you by the Letter “H”. “H” stands for Happy, Healthy, Heart, and Hundred! In February we celebrate: * American Heart Month (all month) * Valentine’s Day (February 14) * Presidents’ Day (February …[Continue]
Teaching Basic Skills
As a parent, you want to teach your child the basic skills they need to survive in this world. Morals, values and manners are a parent’s responsibility – not a school teacher’s. You also want your child to be ready …[Continue]
Sesame Street: Election Day
Big Bird goes searching for his friends so they can finally meet Snuffy, who they think is imaginary. He finds David and Olivia, but they’re on their way to vote on Election Day. Big Bird learns all about the importance …[Continue]
Bird Paper Plate Holder
This craft makes a great gift as you can fill it with treats, notes, or whatever else you would like. To begin this project you will need to cut the top 1/3 off of one large paper plate. Glue that …[Continue]
Marshmallow Penguins
A fast and easy way to make a penguin craft is to make the arctic bird out of a marshmallow. To do this you will need to use a permanent black marker to color the entire marshmallow except the penguin …[Continue]
Gourd Bird Feeder
Making bird crafts is simple as long as you have the imagination and creativity that it takes to see how something old can become something new. You most likely already have all of the materials that are needed to create …[Continue]
Pinecone Turkey
Pine cones are a crafter’s best friend, especially when it comes to making bird crafts. A pine cone, when laid on its side, makes a perfect bird body shape. To make this craft start by collecting a pine cone that …[Continue]
Thankful Turkey
As thanksgiving is typically the time of year when we think of turkeys, you can make a turkey that helps you to think about and remember the things that you are thankful for. To make a Thankful Turkey, simply use …[Continue]
Hand and Foot Turkey
There are several very popular birds in America. Of course there is the national bird, the bald eagle. New Yorkers have pigeons and you cannot visit the beach without encountering some seagulls. But, there is one bird that shares the …[Continue]
Paper Plate Duck
To make a duck out of paper plates you will need four dinner-sized paper plates for each duck you plan on making. The more durable the plate the better the bird will stand up to abuse. You will also need …[Continue]
Paper Bag Bird Puppet
Craft making can be intimidating for some people. Those who do not feel like they are very creative or who feel limited in what kinds of crafts they can do because of their financial situation, tend to shy away from …[Continue]
