Alphabet Animals

Children use their imaginations to create animals for each letter of the alphabet.

Wacky Elephant Art Project

Allow the children to use their imaginations in creating a whacky elephant that is anything BUT gray!  Provide colored construction paper, scissors, colored markers, crayons, glue and all kinds of add on's such as feathers, foam, confetti and moveable eyes. 

The above sample was made by using two 6" diameter circles.  A slit was made in the center of the orange circle to insert the truck which was then taped to the back side.  Wiggle eyes were glued on and blue sticky dots added for decoration!

Surprise Chores Chart

Needed:  Two sheets of paper, one which has windows cut out.  Write chores on the bottom sheet and attach lightly with glue or double-tape.  Chores can be easily be changed from week-to-week.

Giraffe to Accompany Song "Just Call Your Local Giraffe" by Mary Rice Hopkins

Roll a sheet of yellow construction paper the long way to form a tube and tape to make the giraffe’s neck.  Cut a giraffe head from yellow construction paper.  Add a smiling mouth and a wiggle eye.  Spots and the ear are made from brown construction paper and glued on.

This giraffe can be used when children sing the song "Just Call Your Local Giraffe" from IF I KNEW HOW TO MOO album by Mary Rice Hopkins.

Click on song title to hear a clip.

If I Knew How to Moooo contains fun animal songs and lessons which build character qualities. Eleven popular songs, including: Matilda the Gorilla, Moose on the Loose, Animal Aerobics, Herbie the Worm,Clucking Theodore, Boy and His Doggie, Jake the Snake, Animal Alphabet, The Bear Song, Just Call Your Local Giraffe and If I Knew How to Moo. Children will learn about diversity, cooperation, creativity, compassion, caring, using talents, goal setting, and how to handle feelings.

Easter Bunny Craft

Materials Needed: One craft stick; craft foam; wiggle eyes, glue.

Sunflower Art Work

After reading THIS IS THE SUNFLOWER by Lola M. Schaefer with pictures by Donald Crews, the children can paint their own sunflowers with tempera paint and filling in the center with colored sand.

I Get Wet Book by Vicki Cobb

Great book which makes scientific principles easy for young children. Includes some fun water experiments.