Giving Thanks...

Preschool was at my house this week. Tuesday, was the same as always, but on Thursday, one of the other moms came over too. We did a lot of different activities, and crafts and not a lot of talking. I really wanted to teach the kids that Thanksgiving is more than just eating food. So I made sure that we talked a lot about being grateful.

First we made "Thanks" signs with Elmer's glue and food(beans, couscous, and dried peas).

Then I let the kids make(shaped) rolls (I made dough in the bread maker and

had it set to finish at about 45 minutes after they got here).

And my friend helped the kids make hats. Then we let the kids make butter

(to put on the rolls, of course).

I used heavy whipping cream, so it didn't

take very long. Also when the kids got tired we

took a turn helping them shake it.

The last thing we did was make pine cone turkeys.

Using pinecones, felt, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and hot glue(an adult's job).

My kids did not have time to finish their signs, so after the others left, we finished them.

I even made one, since there was an extra piece of foam core board.

After I finished, the girls were still not done, so I made a turkey too.

What a fun day! I love, love, love crafting with the kids!!!!!