Note! I picked up most of these supplies at the dollar store.
Cookie Cutters
Materials: cookie cutters, pencils, scrap paper, scissors
Children trace around the cookie cutters on scrap paper and then cut out with the scissors.
Cookie Cutters
Materials: cookie cutters, pencils, scrap paper, scissors
Punch holes around the outside of the plates. Let children “sew” yarn through the holes.
*You can also make sewing cards out of old greeting cards.
*You can also make sewing cards out of old greeting cards.
Play Dough Writing
Let children make a pancake with the play dough and then write with a golf tee. This will strengthen those little fingers as they practice writing letters, numbers, shapes, words, etc.
Bells
String bells on pipe cleaners and string to make jewelry.
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Gifts for the Birds
Materials: pipe cleaners, cereal with holes
Let children string cereal on pipe cleaners. Twist the ends to make a circle and hang outside for the birds.
Cut It Out
Materials: catalogs and advertisements
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Put catalogs, coupons, advertisements, etc. in a center with scissors, glue, and paper.
Children can cut out objects they would like to “get or give” and glue them on a paper.