Archive for January, 2012

Snowball Hunt Activity!

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Snowball Hunt

The Goddard School® located in Charlotte, NC recommends trying new activities with your child!

 

 

Bring the ‘snow’ and fun indoors.

Let your children work on their fine motor skills!

 

Materials

12 cotton balls per child

1 marker

1 egg carton per child

Instructions

  • Label each egg carton cup 1 through 12.
  • Hide the cotton balls around the room (12 cotton balls per child).
  • Have the children walk around the room, looking for the hidden ‘snowballs’.
  • Encourage each child to put the ‘snowballs’ in order when they find them (1 through 12).

Once all the ‘snowballs’ have been found, count them together!

To learn more about The Goddard School, click here.

Build an Edible Snowman!

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Build a “Snowman”!

Whether you live in the snowy northeast or sunny southwest, you and your child can build (and eat!) your own yummy snowman!

Ingredients (for one snowman):
3 Thick slices of banana
1 Pretzel stick (broken in half)
1 Apple wedge
Several mini chocolate chips or small raisins

On a plate, line up the banana pieces to build the body of your snowman. Add one half of the pretzel stick to each side of the second banana slice for arms.  Place the mini chocolate chips or raisins for eyes, a nose and buttons, then top off your snowman with an apple wedge hat! 

Get creative with other pieces of fruits and veggies and decorate your snowman with a scarf, mittens and even boots!

To learn more about The Goddard School, click here.