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Call toll-free: 1.800.849.3459
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.kidcrafters.com
Cycle 2
November
Program
Program
Artwork
by
Chris Larson
Introduction – please read first
Welcome to the KidCrafters November program. If you’re new, please

read through the program overview file before beginning the month. This
file contains information about how this cycle’s program is set up, tips for
doing arts & crafts, booklists, family notes, and various artwork – calendar &
weather center, birthday activities, center signs, helper charts, administrative
forms, etc.
New Customers:
If you order by check, you can now place your order on-line using PayPal.
Please see separate flyer for further information.
You’ll find an additional file on your CD containing the kids’ calendars and
nametag shapes formatted for use in Microsoft Word (Windows). The file is
accessed from the activity calendar. Having this format will allow you to
customize the calendar by adding your own program’s monthly information – field
trips, birthdays, etc., using text boxes. Children’s names can be added to the
nametag shapes for interactive attendance boards, nametags, bulletin boards, etc.
If you use Microsoft Word and would like to have a monthly calendar
formatted for this year (dates filled in) that you can customize for your activities,
send us an email request. Because it’s dated, we can’t include it on the CD.
You’ll find a included on your program overview guide a copy of the 5.1
version of the Reader. We would suggest that you take a minute to install this
updated program. If you need help installing the program, call our toll-free
number and ask for Bill.
Table of Contents – Miscellaneous Information
Introduction -- please read first
How To Use The Program Files ...................................................................... 4
Start a buying group............................................................................................... 5
Ordering Options ..................................................................................................... 6
Price List for Schools, Centers & Buying Groups .................................... 7
Group Annual Subscription Price List ............................................................. 8
What is PayPal?.......................................................................................................... 9
Need Childcare Insurance?................................................................................... 10
Arts & Crafts Supplies.............................................................................................11
What is auto ship? ...................................................................................................12
Cycle 1 Theme Units ..............................................................................................13
How To Use The Program Files
Place the KidCrafters CD in the drive. Wait several seconds and it will
auto load and open to the activity calendar. Print a copy of the activity calendar
and post it somewhere for a quick look at the topics. Always use the activity
calendar to locate the files.
Next, pick the unit you wish to do -– the units are independent of each
other and can be done in any order. Click once on any unit title or any individual
day to open the file. Look through the table of contents to find the lesson plans
and print the pages. On the printer options, set the page range (e.g., page 4-14,
etc.). Set your printer to "draft" or "fast" mode. This should print each page in
10-15 seconds and uses almost no ink.
Then read through the lesson plans and decide which activities you wish
to do. Any activities where printed patterns or clipart are provided will be
indicated by a CD-Rom icon . Look through the table of contents to find the
art pages in the unit file -- everything is listed by type of activity and then by
name. Click on the activity you wish to print, and on your printer options choose
"current page." Then set the number of copies you need for the number of
children in your group.
Clipart courtesy of Dianne J. Hook (©D.J. Inkers)

1-800-325-4890 or www.djinkers.com
and/or Lisa’s Country Clipart – www.countryclipart.com
Start a buying group and earn $$ and a free
program each month
Beginning with orders for the September 2003 program, group leaders will receive
a $1 commission for each member in their group ordering the current month.
Each monthly order placed having 25+ member orders will earn the group leader
a free program CD.
Starting a group is easy. Begin with your local childcare association. Contact
KidCrafters for sample CD’s and materials to hand out. Remind your members
that as your group grows, the prices decrease. Please see price list that follows
for specifics.
You can also advertise your group on any web groups or email lists you may
belong to.
If you’re interested in starting a group, contact the group coordinator (Kathy) by

email for further information -- all group business is done through email only.
Price List for Monthly Group Purchases

Current Month Preschool Program (Cycle 2)
Regular price: $28.00 / each
3-5 members: $18.00 / each
6-9 members: $16.00 / each
10-24 members: $14.00 / each
25-99 members: $12.00 / each
100+ members: $10.00 / each
KidCrafters Preschool Program Free 300+ page sample CD

19 Pine Boulevard available. Please email
Lakewood NJ 08701-5204 your request with number
email: [email protected] needed.
website: www.kidcrafters.com
Ordering Options
KidCrafters Preschool Program
Single month orders: $28.00
Auto Ship orders (credit or debit card): $23.00/month (19% disc.)
3-month order: $69.00 (19% disc.)
6-month or 9-month order: $124.00 / $186.00 (26% disc.)
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Phone Internet Mail
Order by phone Order On-Line Order by mail
Credit or debit cards Credit card or PayPal Check or money
order
Call toll-free Log on to:
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Hours: Mon-Fri 9am 24 KidCrafters

– 6pm EST Hours a Day 19 Pine Blvd
Lakewood NJ
08701-5204
Price List for Schools, Centers & Buying Groups
Current Month (Cycle 2) Preschool Program
Beginning September 2003
Regular price $28.00 each/month
3-5 programs $18.00 each/month
6-9 programs $16.00 each/month
10 – 24 programs $14.00 each/month
25 - 99 programs $12.00 each/month
100+ programs $10.00 each/month
** Shipping/handling to individual addresses is included in above price.

Other Order Requirements:
• All checks or money orders will be made payable to KidCrafters and mailed to KidCrafters
in one batch per month.
• All checks will be for single month purchases. Multi-month checks will be returned.
• Orders for the following month’s program must be received no later than the 15th of the
previous month.
• Group ordering will provide the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of
each individual in the group for our records (to receive customer support, each user must
be registered with KidCrafters). Orders with incomplete contact information will not be
accepted.
• Please email us for more complete list of guidelines for group purchases or with any
questions.
We can also help you generate income for yourself or your

childcare association when you purchase as a group – please
email us for details.
19 Pine Boulevard Lakewood NJ 08701-5204

1.800.849.3459
Web site: www.kidcrafters.com
Price List for Schools, Centers & Buying Groups
Annual Subscription – Preschool Program
Regular price: $252.00 ($28.00/month x 9 mos)

3-5 subscriptions: $160.00/each ($17.78 / month x 9 mos.)
200+ subscriptions: $75.00/each ($8.34 / month x 9 mos.)
** Shipping/handling to individual addresses is included in above price
Other Order Requirements:

Checks or money orders will be made payable to “KidCrafters” and mailed in
one batch.
Programs will be shipped to individual addresses.
Group ordering will provide the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail
address of each individual in the group for our records – to receive customer
support, each user must be registered with KidCrafters. Orders with incomplete
contact information will not be accepted.
Please contact us if you

19 Pine Boulevard need CD samples for
Lakewood NJ 08701-5204 your group
1.800.849.3459
Web site: www.kidcrafters.com
Each group member chooses which cycle of programs he/she wishes to order -- Cycle 1, Cycle 2,
or Cycle 3 programs. For Cycle 1 or 3 orders, all program CD’s will be mailed in one bundle. For
Cycle 2, each CD will be mailed approximately 2 weeks before each month begins. Please check
our website for theme unit calendars. Cycle 2 will be in place in mid-May.
What is PayPal?
PayPal allows you to order on-line and pay for your

purchase with your checking account
Just enter the recipient’s email address and the amount

you wish to send. You can pay with a credit card or
checking account
The recipient gets an email that says "You’ve Got

Cash!" Recipients can then collect their money by
clicking a link in the email that takes them to
www.paypal.com
Sign up today for your free Personal Account:

www.paypal.com
Need Childcare Insurance?
Adults & Childrens Alliance (ACA) is one of the largest childcare

organizations in the country. ACA is an expert in childcare, providing
classes and workshops, newsletters, USDA Child and Adult Care Food
Program, and products/services for childcare businesses.
Its group insurance program was formed in 1981 to respond to the growing
need for childcare insurance – especially for the in-home provider.
To better serve their Members, a portion of fees paid to ACA are used to
support and assist state and local childcare associations and organizations
to address the specific needs in their communities. You, as a Member, may
designate which association or organization, participating in the Alliance
“Community Partnership” program you wish to support.
ACA operates in most, but not all, states. Please contact them to determine
whether they operate in your state.
To contact the ACA for further information:
Adults & Children’s Alliance

2885 Country Drive Suite 165
St. Paul MN 55117-2621
1.800.433.8108
Web site: www.acainc.org
Arts & Crafts Supplies
Item# Description Price
FB-1 16"x24" felt board / please choose a color: $11.50

denim blue - apple green -- plum -- cranberry -- charcoal
FB-2 Felt tape (per foot) $0.50
AS-1 Plastic lacing needles $0.25 ea or 5/$1
AS-3 Brightly colored shape buttons [½ lb] $3.50
M-1 Blank plastic wall calendar – 16” x 24” $10.50
M-2 Wall calendar/f-b combo $18.50
Total for supplies:

S/H -- all orders - please see below:
Total for this order:
S/H is $4.50 minimum or 15% of total -- whichever is the higher amount
Method of Payment:
___ check/money order enclosed
___ charge my: Visa -- M/C - Discover - Amer. Express
#_____________________________________Exp. Date:_________ Signature:________________
Name:
Business Name:
Address:
Telephone
Email:
What is auto ship?
Auto-ship means that a monthly program CD is sent to you each

month until you tell us to stop the shipments. You can arrange to
have each program charged to your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or
American Express card credit or debit card.
Auto ship gives you a number of benefits:
• You never have to remember to order your next month's

program -- we take care of that for you.
• Each package is shipped approx. 2 weeks before the start of
each month.
• You’re under no obligation to sign up for a minimum number of
months – you can stop your shipments at any time.
• You receive a 19% [$5.00] discount off the regular price.
These unit CD’s are
Cycle 1
complete and available
for shipping
Theme
immediately. Please
Units
see separate flyer for
list of discounts.
KP
reschool Program
Month Theme Units Letters Number Color
September Welcome to Preschool -- Apples A-B 0-1-2 Red

Magnificent Me -- Shapes
October Fall Fantasy -- Pumpkins C-D-E 3 Orange

Fire Prevention -- Nocturnal Animals
November Our Town – A Trip to the Library F-G-H 4 Brown

Health & Nutrition -– Giving Thanks
December Happy Holidays -- Gingerbread I-J-K 5 Blue

Kids Around the World -– Folk & Fairy Tales
January Winter (2 weeks) –- Arctic Animals L-M-N 6 Black &

Cats & Dogs White
February Human Body -- Money O-P-Q 7 Purple

U.S. Presidents -– All Kinds of Bears
March Homes -– Families R-S-T 8 Green

Mother Earth -– In My Closet
April Welcome Spring U-V-W 9 Yellow

Down on the Farm (2 weeks)
May At the Zoo -– Going to the Fair X-Y-Z 10 Pink

Mother Goose & Friends -– Preschool Review Review Review Review
Summer Sunshine Fun -- Down by the Sea

Weather -– Backyard Science II
T hese units are available
for shipping approximately
KidCrafters 2 weeks before each
Preschool Program month starts. Theme units
subject to change.
Cycle 2 Theme Units School Year 2003 - 2004
Each month will also contain a unit about

one of the 50 states -- states to be announced
September Getting to Know You - Apples A-B 1&2 Red

My Five Senses – Me & My Friends
October Autumn Days – Good Health & Nutrition C-D-E 3 Orange

Pumpkins & Scarecrows – Fire Safety
November All Around Our Town – Community Workers F-G-H 4 Brown

Harvest/Thanksgiving
December Holiday Magic -- Dinosaurs I-J-K 5 Blue

Multi-Cultural Celebrations
January Let’s Pretend -- Folk & Fairy Tales L-M-N 6 Black &
Snowy Days White
February Hearts & Valentines -- Holidays of February O-P-Q 7 Purple

Teddy Bear Buddies - In My Toy Box
March Things That Grow – Fruits & Vegetables R-S-T 8 Green

Feathered Friends - Desert Life
April Spring Celebration – Baby Animals U-V-W 9 Yellow

Over in the Meadow - Spring Weather
May Outdoor Fun – At the Circus X-Y-Z 10 & Pink &

Special Days of May - Caterpillars & Butterflies & Review Review Review
Summer Sunny Days – Jungle Safari

In My Garden – Insect Friends - Simple Science
KidCrafters These unit CD’s are
Preschool Program complete and available
for shipping
Cycle 3 Theme Units immediately. Please
see separate flyer for
list of discounts.
September Apples –- All about Me -- Babies A-B 0-1-2 Red

Birthdays -- Manners
October Harvest -– Corn -- Pumpkins C-D-E 3 Orange

Leaves -- Acorns -– Spiders -- Fire Safety
November Pilgrims & Indians -– Family -– Homes F-G-H 4 Brown
December Pets – Holidays -- Candles I-J-K 5 Blue

Angels -– Bells -– Candy canes
January Winter Fun –- Five Senses L-M-N 6 Black &

Mittens –- Bread & Pizza White
February Friendship -– Dental Health O-P-Q 7 Purple

Post Office -- Transportation –- Cherries
March Forest Animals –- Wind & Air R-S-T 8 Green

Kites –- Lions & Lambs
April Butterflies & Caterpillars-- Rainy days U-V-W 9 Yellow

Out in Space -– Recycling -– Eggs
May Rainforest –- Flowers & Bees – Watermelon X-Y-Z 10 Pink

Strawberries -– Preschool Review Review Review Review
Summer Wild West -- Castles & Knights –- Backyard Science

4th of July -– Father’s Day
Table of Contents – Family letters & notes; nametags; notepaper
Family Letters
Monthly Overview ...................................................................................................................17
Week 1 .......................................................................................................................................18
Week 2 .......................................................................................................................................19
Week 3 .......................................................................................................................................20
Week 4 .......................................................................................................................................21
Family Notes
Day 1 --- Jobs..........................................................................................................................22
Day 2 – Paper feather activity .........................................................................................23
feather pattern......................................................................................................................24
Day 11 – Thanksgiving traditions .........................................................................................25
Day 11 – List of family members ..................................................................................26
Day 9 – Children’s book week.......................................................................................27
Day 11 – Family feast...........................................................................................................28
Day 11 – Family photograph album..............................................................................29
Day 12 – “garage sale” activities......................................................................................30
Day 16 – Cornucopia activities........................................................................................31
Nametags
Turkeys – color .......................................................................................................................32
Turkeys – black & white.....................................................................................................33
Tipi – color................................................................................................................................34
Tipi – black & white .............................................................................................................35
Blank notepaper
version 1 -- full page ...........................................................................................................36
version 1 -- half page ..........................................................................................................37
Version 2 -- full page...........................................................................................................38
Version 2 – half page...........................................................................................................39
Family Letters
Monthly Overview
C2November Program
Monthly Overview
This Month’s Topics
My Neighborhood -- community workers -- harvest
Family celebrations – Thanksgiving -- Native Americans
Color brown -– exploring turkeys & feathers -– cornucopia activities
Introduction to the Letters F-G-H -– pre-math: small, medium & large
Introduction to the #4 and the triangle shape
Items We Need Your Help in Collecting:

Old clothes or hats for dress-up play
Empty food containers
Old magazines & catalogs; old greeting cards
Tote bags, book bags, and/or children’s books you no longer use
Any brown scraps for sorting and collages: Fabric, buttons, ribbon, wallpaper, wrapping paper, yarn,
pom-poms, etc.
Magazine pictures of different baked goods
Other: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Book List
HWho Uses This?H by Margaret Miller HCranberry ThanksgivingH by Wende Devlin
HOfficer Buckle and Gloria (Caldecott Medal HAlpha Tales -- Letter G: Gorilla, Be Good!H by Maria
Book,1996)H by Peggy Rathmann Fleming
HThe Legend of the Indian PaintbrushH by HRed Fox and His CanoeH by Nathaniel Benchley
Tomie HThanksgiving DayH by Gail Gibbons
dePaola HThe Greedy TriangleH by Marilyn Burns
HTurkeys (Bell, Rachel. Farm Animals.)H by Three Billy Goats Gruff – any version
Rachael HThe 500 Hats of Bartholomew CubbinsH by Dr. Seuss
Bell HGrowing Vegetable SoupH by Lois Ehlert
HThe Berenstain Bears Go to the DoctorH by Jan HWalter the BakerH by Eric Carle and/or
& HBread, Bread, BreadH by Ann Morris
Stan Berenstain HAero and Officer Mike: Police PartnersH by Joan
HCorn Is MaizeH by Aliki Plummer
HFour Fur FeetH by Margaret Wise Brown Russell
HGrandpa's Corner StoreH by DyAnne DiSalvo- HFire Fighters, A to ZH by Chris Demarest
Ryan
HThe LibraryH by Sarah Stewart
HHenry the Fourth (Mathstart)H by Stuart J.
Murphy
Week 1
C2November Program
Week #1 Family Letter
This Week’s Topics
Our Community -- Safety
Exploring turkeys & feathers
Introduction to the color brown
Community Helpers -– Doctors & Nurses

Old clothes or hats for dress-up play
Empty food containers
Old magazines & catalogs
Any brown scraps for sorting and collages: fabric scraps, buttons, ribbon, wallpaper, wrapping paper,
yarn, pom-poms, etc.
Other: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Things To Do Together
Go with your child on a walking tour of your neighborhood or town. Look for homes, stores, or offices and
people working in them. Can you find a community worker wearing a uniform or using a special tool to do
his or her job? While you’re out, also look for traffic signs. Point out such signs as a stop sign, yield sign,
one-way street sign, walk and do not walk signs, a slow sign, a speed limit sign, etc. Bring along a camera
and photograph each. Place the pictures in a photo album for your child to “read” later.
Language -– Teach your child the following to remind him or her of traffic safety:
Stop, look and listen,
Before you cross the street.
First use your eyes and ears,
Then use your feet!
Cooking With Kids

Traffic Light Snacks -- Give your child several graham cracker squares. Break each in half to make a
rectangle. Spread peanut butter over the crackers. Add red, yellow, and green M&M’s® for the lights.
Brown Cows -- Let your child help to make a brown cow. Point out how this drink got its name: “brown”
for the color of root beer (or chocolate milk) and “cow” for the milk in the ice cream.
Book List Who Uses This? by Margaret Miller or any book about community workers
Officer Buckle and Gloria (Caldecott Medal Book,1996) by Peggy Rathmann
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie dePaola
Turkeys (Bell, Rachel. Farm Animals.) by Rachael Bell
The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Jan & Stan Berenstain
Week 2
C2November Program
National Children’s Book Week activities
Introduction to the number 4
Exploring corn
Introduction to the Letter F
Grocery store & restaurant workers
Old magazines & catalogs

• Tote bags, book bags, and/or children’s books you no longer use
Other: ________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Start making a collection of audio tapes to encourage your child to independently explore books. Routinely
tape yourself reading favorite books. Include a gentle “turn the page” signal by tapping a glass with a
spoon, knocking on a tabletop, or clicking a stapler. Place the tapes, a tape recorder with earphones, and
the books in your child’s reading corner. Young children may want to just listen to the story. Older
children may wish to follow along with the book as they listen to the story.
Language
Tune: Hokey Pokey
You put one finger up, you put one finger down.
You put one finger up, and you shake it all around.
You give it a shakey-shakey, and you turn yourself about.
That's how you learn to count!
(Continue singing up to the number four or higher with older children)
Cooking With Kids

Book Bites –- Use graham cracker squares to represent the covers of the book – make pages for the book
by spreading cream cheese or white frosting on one cracker and placing the second cracker on top. Add a
gummy “book worm” to the top of the book.
Book List Corn Is Maize by Aliki

Four Fur Feet by Margaret Wise Brown
Grandpa's Corner Store by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan
The Library by Sarah Stewart
Henry the Fourth (Mathstart) by Stuart J. Murphy
Week 3
C2November Program
Introduction to the letter G
Learning About Triangles
Families & Celebrations
Thanksgiving -- Native Americans

Magazine pictures of food; old greeting cards
Other: ________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
• Cut feather shapes out of construction paper in a variety of colors and sizes and place them in a pile.
Encourage your child to sort the feathers by color or size. For older children, number the feathers and
ask him or her to arrange them in numerical order from left to right.
• Explain that some plants don’t need seeds to grow. Have your child help you put half of a sweet
potato in a glass jar filled with water (you may need to use toothpicks to hold it in place.) Put
the jar in a sunny window and watch the roots and stems grow. Plant in a pot of soil to continue
growing.
Language
Tune: I’m a Little Teapot
I'm a little turkey, my name is Ted.
Here are my feathers, here is my head.
Gobble, gobble, gobble, is what I say,
Quick! Run! It's Thanksgiving Day!
Cooking With Kids / Triangle Sandwiches – –Provide squares of bread and cheese slices and small
plastic knives. Show your child how to cut the square-shaped snacks into two triangles. Using scissors,
older children can also cut their square-shaped napkins into triangles.
Book List
Book List
Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende Devlin
Alpha Tales -- Letter G: Gorilla, Be Good! by Maria Fleming
Red Fox and His Canoe by Nathaniel Benchley
Thanksgiving Day by Gail Gibbons
The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns
Week 4
C2November Program
Community helper -- baker
Introduction to the letter H
Cornucopia activities
Community helpers - police & fire fighters
Pre-Math: Small, medium & large

Magazine pictures of different baked goods
Other: ________________________________________________________________________________
Make a “hairy Harry” with your child. Give your child a Styrofoam or plastic cup to decorate. Glue on wiggly
eyes and add other features with a marker or paper cutouts. Fill the cups about 2/3 full of potting soil. Then
plant grass seed in the soil. Place the cups in a sunny location and mist with water regularly. Hairy Harry will
begin to grow "hair" in about seven days. Older children can use scissors to give “Harry” a haircut.
Practice number recognition and counting skills with one or more of the following games:
Mail Carrier: Count letters or postcards and place in shoeboxes labeled from 1-10 (or 1-5 with very
young children).
Banker: Count and put pennies into container “banks“ labeled 1-10.
Florist: Count plastic flowers and place in plastic soda bottles labeled 1-10.
Pharmacist: Count and dispense colored plastic bead “vitamins” into clear plastic pill bottles labeled 1-
10.
Language / Movement -- (Use fingers to indicate helpers)
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for thecourtesy
sick. of Dianne J.
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This is Dr. Heath, who cares for our teeth. This is postman Dale, who (©D.J.our
delivers Inkers)
mail.
1-800-325-4890
This one here - hey that's me! We all work together for our community.
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Pre-Math Activity -- Bake cookies with your child. Use glasses in three sizes to cut out small, medium &
large circle cookies. Or cut bread for sandwiches in three round or square sizes.
Book List The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins by Dr. Seuss

Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert
Walter the Baker by Eric Carle and/or
Bread, Bread, Bread by Ann Morris
Aero and Officer Mike: Police Partners by Joan Plummer Russell
Fire Fighters, A to Z by Chris Demarest
Dear Family -- We’re learning about community helpers this
month. We hope to raise the children’s awareness of the many
people who work to provide goods and services in our community.
Please let us know if you or another family member or friend

could visit with the children to talk about your job. Any tools or
other objects used in your work would be interesting for the
children to learn about.
If a group field trip to your work place is possible, please contact

us to make arrangements.
Thanks for your help!
Dear Family -- We’re learning about community helpers this

month. We hope to raise the children’s awareness of the many
people who work to provide goods and services in our community.
Please let us know if you or another family member or friend

could visit with the children to talk about your job. Any tools or
other objects used in your work would be interesting for the
children to learn about.
If a group field trip to your work place is possible, please contact

us to make arrangements.

Dear Family – Your child is bringing home a paper feather.
Please decorate the feather together and bring it back for
our cooperative Thanksgiving turkey. Talk with your child
about the many things you and your family are thankful for.
Write one of the things you’re thankful for on the feather.
Some ideas you might wish to consider: a family or child's

photo, sequins, glitter, magazine cut outs, feathers, crayons,
markers or paints, bows, etc.
Dear Family – Your child is bringing home a paper feather.

Please decorate the feather together and bring it back for
our cooperative Thanksgiving turkey. Talk with your child
about the many things you and your family are thankful for.
Write one of the things you’re thankful for on the feather.
Some ideas you might wish to consider: a family or child's

photo, sequins, glitter, magazine cut outs, feathers, crayons,
markers or paints, bows, etc.

Dear Family --
We’re learning about different holidays and family traditions.
Will you please fill out the following questionnaire to let us
learn about Thanksgiving traditions at your house and return
it by: _____________________________. Thanks for your help!
Does your family celebrate Thanksgiving?

________________
If yes, will you be celebrating at home or elsewhere?
____________________________________________________
What do you eat on Thanksgiving?
____________________________________________________
Do you prepare any special family recipes?
____________________________________________________
Are there any specific traditions that take place in your

family on Thanksgiving?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Dear Family -- Will you please fill out the chart below
listing the people in your family, including extended
family members such as aunts, cousins, and grandparents,
etc. Your child may wish to include pets on the list.
Please return the chart by __________________________ -- we’ll
be making a family tree project on that day.
_____________________’s Family
Parents or Guardians Brothers and Sisters
Grandparents Aunts and Uncles
Cousins Pets
Dear Family – Next week is National Children’s
Book Week. We’ll be learning about the library
and doing various book-related activities throughout
the week.
We plan to finish up the week with a “Book Week

Party.” One of our activities during the party will be
a book exchange. Please help your child find a
book that he/she would like to exchange with
another child. Please cover the book with wrapping
paper before bringing it in. We will be doing this
activity on___________________ at _____ am/pm.
Please join us if you can! Thanks.

Dear Family – We’d like to invite you to join us for
a “family feast” on _____________________________ at
____________o’clock. We’ll be making friendship soup
and other food for this meal with the children.
We’d appreciate your help. Please let us know
which item you can send in to add to our
friendship soup:
_____ potatoes _____ onions _____ carrots

_____ beans _____ broth _____ barley
_____ other:_________________________________________________
Dear Family -- We’re putting together a
photograph album of family pictures of all the
children.
Please send in one or more photographs of different

members of your family to add to our collection.
Dear Family -- We’re putting together a

photograph album of family pictures of all the
children.
Please send in one or more photographs of different

members of your family to add to our collection.

Dear Family – As one of our activities to
reinforce the letter G, we’ll be having a “garage
sale” on _______________. Please let your child
choose one or more books or toys he/she no
longer uses to bring in for our “sale.” The
children will be pricing the items, setting up
displays, and “shopping” with play money. Thanks
for your help!
Dear Family – As one of our activities to

reinforce the letter G, we’ll be having a “garage
sale” on _______________. Please let your child
choose one or more books or toys he/she no
longer uses to bring in for our “sale.” The
children will be pricing the items, setting up
displays, and “shopping” with play money. Thanks
for your help!
Dear Family – We’ll be making a cooperative
cornucopia display with the children on
__________________________. Will you please let your child
choose a piece of fruit or a vegetable to bring in for
this activity. Thanks for your help!
Dear Family – We’ll be making a cooperative snack

with the children on __________________________. Will you
please let your child bring in one of the “cornucopia
fillings” listed below (about 1 cup) for this activity:
_____raisins _______peanuts _____popcorn

_____ candies _____bite-sized cookies
_____cereal _____other:___________________
Turkeys – color
December preview; theme poster; center signs
December Preview Calendar .............................................................................41

Theme Poster -- color......................................................................................42
Theme Poster -- black & white version ...................................................43
Center Signs
blocks & puzzles..................................................................................................44
writing & housekeeping.....................................................................................45
puppets & science...............................................................................................46
reading & art..........................................................................................................47
play dough & manipulatives.............................................................................48
games & computer ............................................................................................49
small motor & cooking....................................................................................50
large motor & music.........................................................................................51
word wall & environmental print ................................................................52
December Preview Calendar
C2December Program
Theme: Holiday Magic
Sub-Themes:
Dinosaurs
Multi-Cultural Celebrations
Evergreens -- Gingerbread
U.S. States -- Florida
Holidays & Celebrations: Christmas – Hanukkah -

Kwanzaa
Letters: I – J - K
Number: 5
Color: blue
Shape: star
Pre-Math Concept: Many & Few
Theme Poster -- color
Safety
Community Workers
Thanksgiving / Native
Americans
National Children’s Book Week
Turkeys & Feathers Harvest / Corn
Preschool Activities:
Letters: F-G-H
Number: 4
Color: Brown
Shape: Triangle U.S. States:
Pre-Math: Small-Medium-Large California
Theme Poster -- black & white version
Safety
Community Workers
Thanksgiving / Native
National Children’s Book Americans
Week
Turkeys & Feathers Harvest / Corn

Preschool Activities:
Letters: F-G-H
Number: 4
Color: Brown
Shape: Triangle U.S. States:
Pre-Math: Small-Medium-Large California
Booklists --- Calendars --- Bulletin Board
November Bulletin Board Idea ............................................................................................ 54
Bulletin board label -- color........................................................................................... 55
Bulletin board clipart – color............................................................................................ 56
page 2.......................................................................................................................................... 57
Bulletin board label – black & white............................................................................ 58
Bulletin board clipart – black & white......................................................................... 59
page 2.......................................................................................................................................... 60
November Booklists
Month-at-a-Glance ................................................................................................................. 61
Books About Thanksgiving ................................................................................................62
Books About Community Helpers ...............................................................................63
Reading Project Pictures.....................................................................................................64
page 2........................................................................................................................................65
Blank November Calendars
color............................................................................................................................................66
black & white .........................................................................................................................67
October Calendar Cutouts
page 1........................................................................................................................................68
page 2........................................................................................................................................69
page 3........................................................................................................................................70
Other optional calendar cutouts ...................................................................................71
November Bulletin Board Idea
Cover the board with your choice of paper. Cut out a large pear or
circle shape for a turkey’s body (pattern provided) – attach it to the
center of the board. Do the cooperative art activity on Day 4 to add
feathers to the turkey.
Bulletin board clipart – color
November Booklists
Month-at-a-Glance
Book List – Month at a Glance
Day 1 Who Uses This? by Margaret Miller or any book

about community workers
Day 2 Officer Buckle and Gloria (Caldecott Medal Book,1996)
by Peggy Rathmann
Day 3 The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie dePaola
Day 4 Turkeys (Bell, Rachel. Farm Animals.) by Rachael Bell
Day 5 The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Jan & Stan
Berenstain
Day 6 Corn Is Maize by Aliki
Day 7 Four Fur Feet by Margaret Wise Brown
Day 8 Grandpa's Corner Store by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan
Day 9 The Library by Sarah Stewart
Day 10 Henry the Fourth (Mathstart) by Stuart J. Murphy
Day 11 Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende Devlin
Day 12 Alpha Tales -- Letter G: Gorilla, Be Good! by Maria
Fleming
Day 13 Red Fox and His Canoe by Nathaniel Benchley
Day 14 Thanksgiving Day by Gail Gibbons
Day 15 The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns
Day 16 Three Billy Goats Gruff – any version (or use felt
board materials provided)
Day 17 The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins by Dr. Seuss
Day 18 Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert
Day 19 Walter the Baker by Eric Carle and/or
Bread, Bread, Bread by Ann Morris
Day 20 Aero and Officer Mike: Police Partners by Joan
Plummer Russell
Fire Fighters, A to Z by Chris Demarest
Books About Thanksgiving
1, 2, 3, Thanksgiving! by W. Nikola-Lisa (Whitman, 1996). This counting book leads children through
Papa's one fat turkey, Mama's two pumpkin pies, and so on as the family sits down to a Thanksgiving
feast.
Albert's Thanksgiving (Aladdin Picture Books) by Leslie Tryon. Albert, the amicable goose that has
appeared in previous picture books, assists the children of the local school and their parents in
preparations for a Thanksgiving feast.
Don't Eat Too Much Turkey! by Miriam Cohen. A first grade class learns about the caring and sharing
aspect of Thanksgiving.
Over the River and Through the Wood: A Thanksgiving Poem (North-South Paperback) by Lydia M. Child.
In this hilarious modern spoof of a favorite Thanksgiving song, the way to Grandfather's house is no
peaceful, pastoral sleigh ride. Traffic jams, a crowded parade, and a series of wacky mishaps make it a
lively and exciting adventure.
Thanksgiving Day by Gail Gibbons. Bright pictures and simple sentences make this thoroughly American
holiday accessible and fun for the youngest readers and listeners. Gibbons covers the historical aspects
and modern customs associated with this holiday.
Thanksgiving Day by Anne Rockwell. In this clever book-within-a-book, a preschooler explains what he
has learned about the first Thanksgiving. He and his classmates perform a play based on a book the
teacher has read.
Thanksgiving Mice! by Bethany Roberts. It’s Thanksgiving and four adorable mice are putting on a play
for their woodland friends in this delightful read-aloud, the fourth book about the holiday mice.
Thanksgiving at Our House by Wendy Watson. A family prepares for and celebrates a traditional
Thanksgiving, with relatives, old and young, coming from near and far - includes Thanksgiving poems.
Thanksgiving at the Tappletons' by Eileen Spinelli. Plans for the Tappleton family's traditional
Thanksgiving dinner are stymied by a series of disasters that deprive them of dinner but not of their
Thanksgiving spirit.
Turkeys (Bell, Rachel. Farm Animals.) by Rachael Bell
Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey. In a silly takeoff on he Night before Christmas, eight
schoolchildren visit a turkey farm and rescue the turkeys from their Thanksgiving fate.
Giving Thanks: The 1621 Harvest Feast by Kate Waters. Photographed in full color at the Plimoth
Plantation, this accurate reenactment will let you experience a time when early English colonists settled on
the rich and fertile land of the Wampanoag people.
If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620 by Ann McGovern. What kind of ship was the Mayflower? How did
the Pilgrims feel when they saw land? What was the first building in Plymouth? In lively question-and-
answer style, this fact-filled book answers all sorts of questions about the Pilgrims' journey on the
Mayflower and their first year in America.
Keepers of the Animals: Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children by Michael Caduto
Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children by Michael
Caduto.
Books About Community Helpers
Books by Alice K. Flanagan -- Color photographs and large print make for accessible introductions to
different occupations. The photos vary in quality, but the simple texts clearly describe the typical activities
involved in each job and the roles various family members take to complete the work.
• Ask Nurse Pfaff, She'll Help You! (Our Neighborhood)

• A Busy Day at Mr. Kang's Grocery Store (Our Neighborhood)
• Buying a Pet from Ms. Chavez (Our Neighbourhood)
• Call Mr. Vasquez, He'll Fix It! (Our Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.).)
• A Day in Court With Mrs. Trinh (Our Neighborhood)
• Dr. Friedman Helps Animals (Our Neighborhood)
• Dr. Kanner, Dentist With a Smile (Our Neighborhood)
• Here Comes Mr. Eventoff With the Mail (Our Neighborhood)
• Letter Carriers (Community Workers)
• Ms. Davison, Our Librarian (Our Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.).)
• Officer Brown Keeps Neighborhoods Safe (Our Neighborhood)
• A Visit to the Gravesens' Farm (Our Neighborhood)
• The Wilsons, a House-Painting Team (Our Neighborhood)
• The Zieglers and Their Apple Orchard (Our Neighborhood)
Books by Jan Kottke

A Day With a Doctor (Welcome Books: Hard Work)
A Day With Firefighters (Welcome Books: Hard Work)
A Day With a Librarian (Welcome Books: Hard Work)
A Day with a Mail Carrier (Hard Work)
A Day with Paramedics (Hard Work)
A Day With Police Officers (Welcome Books: Hard Work)
Community Helpers from A to Z (Alphabasics) by Bobbie Kalman, Niki Walker.

DK Readers: Jobs People Do -- A Day in a Life of a Builder (Level 1: Beginning to Read) by Linda Hayward,
Keith Harrelson (Photographer)
DK Readers: Jobs People Do -- A Day in a Life of a Firefighter (Level 1: Beginning to Read) by Linda
Hayward
DK Readers: Jobs People Do -- A Day in a Life of a Musician (Level 1: Beginning to Read) by Linda Hayward
Doctors (Community Workers) by Mary K. Dornhoffer
Grandpa's Corner Store by Dyanne Disalvo-Ryan.
I Want to Be a Police Officer by Daniel Liebman, Dan Liebman
Jobs People Do by Christopher Maynard.
Jungle Jack Hanna's What Zoo-Keepers Do (Hello Reader. Level 4) by Jack Hanna, Rick A. Prebeg
(Illustrator)
Nurses (Community Workers) by Cynthia Fitterer Klingel
Print a sheet for each child – please see program outline guide file for further information
"
Print a sheet for each child – please see program outline guide file for further information
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Three Billy Goats

Gruff
(any version)
Blank Decemb er Calendar
Blank September calendar
Jack Be Nimble
Jack, be nimble, Jack, be quick,

Jack, jump over the candlestick.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
©KidCrafters Preschool Program

black & white version
Jack Be Nimble
Jack, be nimble, Jack, be quick,

Jack, jump over the candlestick.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
©KidCrafters Preschool Program

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November
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28
29 30
Other Optional Calendar Cutouts
Happy Birthday!
Happy
Thanksgiving
C2November Activities -- Advance Preparation – Month at a Glance
-- see also the advance preparation pages in the lesson plans for exact
activities you may wish to do
Day 1 -- Locate a copy of Who Uses This? by Margaret Miller or any book about community
workers for today’s story time. Print the first family letter and any of the children’s artwork that you wish
to do today. Print the turkeys if you plan to use them as nametags and/or an interactive attendance
board. Print the smaller turkeys if you wish to make a Thanksgiving countdown chain.
Day 2 -- Locate a copy of Officer Buckle and Gloria (Caldecott Medal Book,1996) by Peggy
Rathmann or any book about safety for today’s story time. Print out any of the children’s artwork or
activities that you wish to do today.
Day 3 -- Locate a copy of The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie dePaola or any book
about colors for today’s story time. Prepare the color box (see Program Outline Guide for details). Print
out the color poster and any of the children’s color brown artwork or other activities that you wish to do
today.
Day 4 -- Locate a copy of Turkeys (Bell, Rachel. Farm Animals.) by Rachael Bell or any book
about turkeys for story time. Also helpful: craft feathers or feathers from an old pillow for circle time.
Print any of the children’s artwork or activities that you wish to do today.
Day 5 -- Locate The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Jan & Stan Berenstain or any book
about doctors for today’s story time. Also helpful: Real or toy medical tools/objects for the children to
examine -– stethoscope, thermometer, gauze, tape, band-aids, tongue depressor, flashlight, cotton balls,
blood pressure gauge, syringe with needle removed, empty medicine bottle, etc. Contact the supply room
at your local hospital and ask if anything is available for your use. Print the second family letter and any
of the children’s artwork or activities that you wish to do today.
Day 6 -- Locate a copy of Corn Is Maize by Aliki for today’s story time. Also helpful: Ears of
dried corn on the cob and/or Indian corn; other foods made from corn. Print any of the children’s artwork
or activities that you wish to do today. Print the note to send home today asking each child to bring an
object or picture beginning with letter “F” for tomorrow’s circle time.
Day 7 -- Locate Four Fur Feet by Margaret Wise Brown or another alphabet related book for
today’s story time. Print the letter “F” poster, flashcard(s), and sign language poster. Print any of the
children’s letter “F” artwork or other activities that you wish to do today. Collect an assortment of items
or pictures of items beginning with F (fan, feather, fence, fig, fire hat, fish, flag, flower, fork, fox, frog, fur,
funnel, football, flute, fabric, farm, fire engine)
Day 8 -- Locate a copy of Grandpa's Corner Store by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan or any book about
grocery stores or restaurants for today’s story time. Also helpful: Check with your local Pizza Hut for
small, medium, & large cups and pizza boxes. Print any of the children’s artwork or activities that you
wish to do today.
Day 9 -- Locate a copy of The Library by Sarah Stewart for today’s story time. Print any of the
children’s artwork or activities that you wish to do today. Ideas for book week: Display children’s books
around your room throughout the week –- include your own books as well as those you have borrowed
from the library. Conclude the week with a Book Week party. If the children have brought in books for a
book exchange, place them all in a basket or box. During the party, invite each child to choose a book to
take home.
Day 10 -- Locate a copy of Henry the Fourth (Mathstart) by Stuart J. Murphy or any other
number-related book for today’s story time. Print the poster, flashcards, and sign language poster for the
number four. Print the third family letter and any of the children’s artwork or other activities that you
wish to do today. Also helpful: An assortment of items to make sets of four (blocks, crayons, beads,
paper cups, toy cars, etc.) Print and send home the note asking each family to make a list of people in the
child’s family and the note about Thanksgiving traditions. Use both for the activities on Day 11.
Day 11 -- Locate a copy of Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende Devlin or any book about
Thanksgiving for today’s story time. Print any of the children’s artwork or activities that you wish to do
today. Print out the note to send home today asking each child to bring an object or picture beginning
with letter “G” for tomorrow’s circle time. Send home a note today for the “garage sale” activity tomorrow
if you plan to do it.
Day 12 -- Locate a copy of Alpha Tales -- Letter G: Gorilla, Be Good! by Maria Fleming or any
other alphabet-related book for today’s story time. Print the letter “G” poster, flashcard(s), and sign
language poster. Print any of the children’s letter “G” artwork or other activities that you wish to do today.
Collect an assortment of items or pictures of items beginning with G (goat, garage, glove, goose, grapes,
glue, glass, gourd, gorilla, goggles, glitter, gravel) SEE DAY 19 FOR ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES 1-WEEK
PREPARATION
Day 13 -- Locate a copy of Red Fox and His Canoe by Nathaniel Benchley or any other book
about Native Americans for today’s story time. Also helpful: “Coffee Table” books or other books,
magazines, or encyclopedia pictures that will let the children see the diversity of Native American dress
and life in different parts of the country; fresh cranberries and other foods made from cranberries. Print
any of the children’s artwork or activities that you wish to do today.
Day 14 -- Locate a copy of Thanksgiving Day by Gail Gibbons or any book about Thanksgiving
for today’s story time. Print any of the children’s artwork or activities that you wish to do today.
Day 15 – Locate a copy of The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns or any other shape-related
book for today’s story time. Print the triangle poster and flashcards, the large triangle shape for each
child, and any of the children’s artwork that you wish to do today. Print the fourth family letter. If you
wish to make a cooperative cornucopia on Day 18, send home the note asking the children to each bring
in a piece of fruit or a vegetable. If you want to do the cooperative snack activity on Day 18, print & send
home the note asking the families to send in a small bag (about 1 cup) of "cornucopia filling.”
Day 16 -- Locate a copy of Three Billy Goats Gruff -– any version (or use felt board materials
provided) for today’s story time. Print the math cards and any of the children’s artwork or activities that
you wish to do today. Also helpful: A number of objects in three sizes (balls, blocks, boxes, shoes, dolls,
teddy bears, etc.) Print the note to send home today asking each child to bring an object or picture
beginning with letter “H” for tomorrow’s circle time.
Day 17 -- Locate a copy of The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins by Dr. Seuss or any alphabet-
related book for today’s story time. Print the letter “H” poster, flashcard(s), and sign language poster.
Print any of the children’s letter “H” artwork or other activities that you wish to do today. Collect an
assortment of items or pictures of items beginning with H (hat, horn, heart, horse, house, helicopter,
hamburger, hippopotamus, hula hoop, harmonica, hairbrush, hen, hanger). Also helpful: Assorted hats
for circle and story time.
Day 18 -- Locate a copy of Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert or any book about fruits
and/or vegetables for today’s story time. Print any of the children’s artwork or other activities that you
wish to do today. Also helpful: a cornucopia and real or plastic fruit and vegetables for circle time.
Day 19 Locate a copy of Walter the Baker by Eric Carle and/or Bread, Bread, Bread by Ann
Morris for today’s story time. Also helpful: a variety of baking tools and pans.
Day 20 -- Locate a copy of Aero and Officer Mike: Police Partners by Joan Plummer Russell and
Fire Fighters, A to Z by Chris Demarest for today’s story time. Print any of the children’s art pages or
activities that you wish to do today.
Word Wall Activities
Dolch words --- letter F --- manuscript------------------------------------------76
page 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------77
Dolch words --- letter F --- D’Nealian -------------------------------------------78
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Dolch words – letter G --- manuscript -----------------------------------------80
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Dolch words – letter G --- D’Nealian --------------------------------------------82
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Dolch words --- letter H --- manuscript -----------------------------------------84
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Dolch words --- letter H --- D’Nealian-------------------------------------------86
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My October words -- manuscript--------------------------------------------------88
page 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------89
book cover ---------------------------------------------------------------------------90
My October words – D’Nealian ----------------------------------------------------91
page 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------92
book cover ---------------------------------------------------------------------------93
November Word Wall Label --- manuscript-------------------------------------94
black & white version --------------------------------------------------------------95
October Word Wall Label --- D’Nealian -----------------------------------------96
black & white version --------------------------------------------------------------97
October Word Cards --- manuscript ---------------------------------------------98
black & white version -------------------------------------------------------------99
October Word Cards --- D’Nealian -----------------------------------------------100
black & white version -------------------------------------------------------------101
page 2
Dolch words --- letter C --- D’Nealian
page 2
D words
page 2
Dolch words – letter D --- D’Nealian
page 2
page 2
Dolch words --- letter H --- D’Nealian
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My October words -- manuscript
turkey
turkey
family
family
page 2
feather
feather
cornucopia
cornucopia
book cover
My October words – D’Nealian
turkey
turkey
family
family
page 2
feather
feather
cornucopia
cornucopia
book cover
October Word Cards --- manuscript
turkey family
cornucopia feather
turkey family
cornucopia feather
turkey family
cornucopia feather
turkey family
cornucopia feather
Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving Recipes – full page format...................................................103

page 2 ....................................................................................................104
4” x 6” card format ..................................................................................105
page 2 ....................................................................................................106
page 3 ....................................................................................................107
page 4 ....................................................................................................108
page 5 ....................................................................................................109
3” x 5” card format ..................................................................................110
page 2 ...................................................................................................111
page 3 ...................................................................................................112
hanksgiving
Apple Turkey Recipes – full page format
Print the art page and give each child one of the turkey heads. Glue the head to a toothpick
–- insert the toothpick into one side of an apple. To make the feathers, insert four or five
toothpicks on the opposite side of the apple. Slip fruit loops or raisins over the toothpicks
until you reach the top – end with a mini-marshmallow.
Variation: Make the turkey’s head by using a raisin filled toothpick with a green olive on
end for the head, add cloves for eyes, and pull out the piece of pimiento for the wattle.
Berry Slump
This recipe was popular during Pilgrim times – it probably got the name because the dough slumps
down just after it’s removed from the oven. Wash and drain 4 cups fresh berries (frozen can be
substituted). Let the children mix the fruit with ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ½
cup packed brown sugar. Place the fruit mixture in a greased baking pan. Bake the fruit at 350º for
20 minutes. While the fruit is baking, sift together: 1½ cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½
teaspoon salt, and ½ cup sugar. Beat 1 egg and add to the flour. Stir in ½ cup milk and ½ cup melted
butter or margarine and mix well. Remove the baking dish from the oven and spoon the mixture
evenly over the fruit. Return to the oven and bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Remove and
let cool slightly. Serve with ice cream or whipped topping. Recipe can be doubled.
Cheesy Corn Muffins

Mix together 2 beaten eggs, 1/3 cup of milk, and one 8-oz can of creamed corn. Add ¾
cup of grated cheddar cheese and 2 packages of corn muffin mix. Place in muffin tin and
bake at 400º for 15-20 minutes.
Cornmeal Cookies
Mix together in a large bowl: ¾ cup shortening, ¾ cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1
cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup cornmeal. Let the
children help to roll a small spoonful into a ball and place it on a greased baking sheet. Bake
at 350 for 15 minutes. Makes about 36 cookies – recipe can be doubled.
Cornucopia Snacks
• Edible Cornucopias – Place a small amount of vanilla cake frosting in the opening of a
Bugle® snack and add 3 or 4 Runts fruit-shaped candies. You can also use Trix® cereal.
• Cooperative Snack / Edible Cornucopias – If the children have brought in "cornucopia
fillings," let them place the items in a large bowl (raisins, peanuts, popcorn, small
candies, bite-sized cookies, etc.) Take turns stirring the ingredients. Serve each child a
portion of the mixture in a waffle cone.
Cranberry Cubes
Blend together 1-16oz can of cranberry sauce, 1 cup applesauce, and 1 cup plain yogurt. Pour
into ice cube trays and place in the freezer. When partially frozen, insert a popsicle stick in
each. Return to freezer overnight.
Cranberry Cupcakes
Combine together 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1½ teaspoons baking
powder. Cut in ¼ cup butter (at room temperature). Add ¾ cup orange juice and 1 egg. Mix
together and add 2 cups whole cranberries. Place in greased muffin tins and bake at 350° for
about 20-25 minutes or until done.
Harvest Pumpkin Pie

Prepare vanilla pudding according to package directions. Give each child ¼ cup pudding, 1 tsp
canned pumpkin, and a dash of pumpkin spice. Mix together and put into single serving
graham cracker crust. Chill until firm. Decorate with a candy pumpkin or whipped topping.
Indian Corn Cakes

Mix one package Jiffy corn muffin mix 1 egg, 1 tablespoon shortening, and enough milk to make a
batter. Fry the corn cakes and serve with homemade butter and honey or syrup.
Indian Fry Bread

Explain to the children that fry bread is a traditional snack of the Hopi Indian tribe. Mix
together 1 cup flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and enough warm water or
milk to form a pie crust-like dough that is easy to handle. Give each child a small ball of
dough to knead. When the dough is smooth and elastic, pat out flat. Cut into strips. Heat
about ½” of oil in a skillet and fry the dough until lightly browned on both sides. Drain on
paper towels. Serve with honey, fruit spread, or maple syrup.
Turkey Toast
Use a large turkey shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from wheat bread. Spread with
peanut butter. Decorate by adding a raisin for the eye, a piece of red string licorice string for
the wattle, and fruit loops (or Trix) for the tail feathers.
Apple Turkey
Print the art page and give each child one of the turkey heads.
Glue the head to a toothpick –- insert the toothpick into one side
of an apple. To make the feathers, insert four or five toothpicks on
the opposite side of the apple. Slip fruit loops or raisins over the
toothpicks until you reach the top – end with a mini-marshmallow.
Variation: Make the turkey’s head by using a raisin filled toothpick
with a green olive on end for the head, add cloves for eyes, and
pull out the piece of pimiento for the wattle.
Berry Slump -- This recipe was popular during Pilgrim times – it probably got
the name because the dough slumps down just after it’s removed from the oven.
Wash and drain 4 cups fresh berries (frozen can be substituted). Let the children
mix the fruit with ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ cup packed
brown sugar. Place the fruit mixture in a greased baking pan. Bake the fruit at
350º for 20 minutes. While the fruit is baking, sift together: 1½ cups flour, 2
teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup sugar. Beat 1 egg and add
to the flour. Stir in ½ cup milk and ½ cup melted butter or margarine and mix
well. Remove the baking dish from the oven and spoon the mixture evenly over
the fruit. Return to the oven and bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Remove and let cool slightly. Serve with ice cream or whipped topping. Recipe
can be doubled.
Cornmeal Cookies
Mix together in a large bowl: ¾ cup shortening, ¾ cup sugar, 1
egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking
powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup cornmeal. Let the
children help to roll a small spoonful into a ball and place it on
a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Makes
about 36 cookies – recipe can be doubled.
Cheesy Corn Muffins
Mix together 2 beaten eggs, 1/3 cup of milk, and
one 8-oz can of creamed corn. Add ¾ cup of grated
cheddar cheese and 2 packages of corn muffin mix.
Place in muffin tin and bake at 400º for 15-20
minutes.
Cornucopia Snacks
• Edible Cornucopias – Place a small amount of vanilla cake frosting in
the opening of a Bugle® snack and add 3 or 4 Runts fruit-shaped
candies. You can also use Trix® cereal.
• Cooperative Snack / Edible Cornucopias – If the children have brought
in "cornucopia fillings," (raisins, peanuts, popcorn, small candies, bite-
sized cookies, etc.) let them place the items in a large bowl. Take
turns stirring the ingredients. Serve each child a portion of the
mixture in a waffle cone.
Cranberry Cubes
Blend together 1-16 oz can of cranberry sauce, 1 cup applesauce, and 1 cup
plain yogurt. Pour into ice cube trays and place in the freezer. When partially
frozen, insert a popsicle stick in each. Return to freezer overnight.
Cranberry Cupcakes
Combine together 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1½
teaspoons baking powder. Cut in ¼ cup butter (at room temperature).
Add ¾ cup orange juice and 1 egg. Mix together and add 2 cups whole
cranberries. Place in greased muffin tins and bake at 350° for about 20-
25 minutes or until done.
Harvest Pumpkin Pie
Prepare vanilla pudding according to package
directions. Give each child ¼ cup pudding, 1 tsp
canned pumpkin, and a dash of pumpkin spice. Mix
together and put into single serving graham cracker
crust. Chill until firm. Decorate with a candy
pumpkin or whipped topping.
Indian Corn Cakes
Mix one package Jiffy corn muffin mix 1 egg, 1
tablespoon shortening, and enough milk to make a
batter. Fry the corn cakes and serve with homemade
butter and honey or syrup.
Indian Fry Bread
Explain to the children that fry bread is a traditional snack of the Hopi
Indian tribe. Mix together 1 cup flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons
baking powder, and enough warm water or milk to form a pie crust-like
dough that is easy to handle. Give each child a small ball of dough to
knead. When the dough is smooth and elastic, pat out flat. Cut into
strips. Heat about ½” of oil in a skillet and fry the dough until lightly
browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve with honey, fruit
spread, or maple syrup.
Turkey Toast
Use a large turkey shaped cookie cutter to cut out
shapes from wheat bread. Spread with peanut butter.
Decorate by adding a raisin for the eye, a piece of
red string licorice string for the wattle, and fruit
loops (or Trix) for the tail feathers.
Berry Slump -- This recipe was popular during Pilgrim times – it
probably got the name because the dough slumps down just after it’s removed
from the oven. Wash and drain 4 cups fresh berries (frozen can be
substituted). Let the children mix the fruit with ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ½
Apple Turkey -- Print the art page and give each child one of the turkey
teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ cup packed brown sugar. Place the fruit mixture in
heads. Glue the head to a toothpick –- insert the toothpick into one side a greased baking pan. Bake the fruit at 350º for 20 minutes. While the fruit is
of an apple. To make the feathers, insert four or five toothpicks on the baking, sift together: 1½ cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon
opposite side of the apple. Slip fruit loops or raisins over the toothpicks salt, and ½ cup sugar. Beat 1 egg and add to the flour. Stir in ½ cup milk and
until you reach the top – end with a mini-marshmallow. Variation: Make ½ cup melted butter or margarine and mix well. Remove the baking dish from
the turkey’s head by using a raisin filled toothpick with a green olive on the oven and spoon the mixture evenly over the fruit. Return to the oven and
end for the head, add cloves for eyes, and pull out the piece of pimiento bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly. Serve
for the wattle. with ice cream or whipped topping. Recipe can be doubled.
Thanksgiving Recipes Thanksgiving Recipes

Cornmeal Cookies
Cheesy Corn Muffins Mix together in a large bowl: ¾ cup shortening, ¾ cup sugar, 1
Mix together 2 beaten eggs, 1/3 cup of milk, and one 8-oz egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼
can of creamed corn. Add ¾ cup of grated cheddar cheese teaspoon salt, and 1 cup cornmeal. Let the children help to roll a
and 2 packages of corn muffin mix. Place in muffin tin and small spoonful into a ball and place it on a greased baking sheet.
bake at 400º for 15-20 minutes. Bake at 350º for 15 minutes. Makes about 36 cookies – recipe can
be doubled.
Cranberry Cubes Cranberry Cupcakes
Blend together 1-16oz can of cranberry sauce, 1 cup Combine together 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and
applesauce, and 1 cup plain yogurt. Pour into ice cube trays 1½ teaspoons baking powder. Cut in ¼ cup butter (at room
temperature). Add ¾ cup orange juice and 1 egg. Mix together
and place in the freezer. When partially frozen, insert a
and add 2 cups whole cranberries. Place in greased muffin tins
popsicle stick in each. Return to freezer overnight.
and bake at 350° for about 20-25 minutes or until done.
Thanksgiving Recipes Indian Fry Bread
Explain to the children that fry bread is a traditional snack of the Hopi
Harvest Pumpkin Pie
Indian tribe. Mix together 1 cup flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons
Prepare vanilla pudding according to package directions. Give
baking powder, and enough warm water or milk to form a pie crust-like
each child ¼ cup pudding, 1 tsp canned pumpkin, and a dash of dough that is easy to handle. Give each child a small ball of dough to
pumpkin spice. Mix together and put into single serving graham knead. When the dough is smooth and elastic, pat out flat. Cut into
cracker crust. Chill until firm. Decorate with a candy pumpkin or strips. Heat about ½” of oil in a skillet and fry the dough until lightly
whipped topping. browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve with honey, fruit
spread, or maple syrup.
Turkey Toast Thanksgiving Recipes
Use a large turkey shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes
Indian Corn Cakes
from wheat bread. Spread with peanut butter. Decorate by
Mix one package Jiffy corn muffin mix 1 egg, 1
adding a raisin for the eye, a piece of red string licorice
tablespoon shortening, and enough milk to make a
string for the wattle, and fruit loops (or Trix) for the tail
feathers. batter. Fry the corn cakes and serve with homemade
butter and honey or syrup.

Edible Cornucopias Edible Cornucopias
If the children have brought in "cornucopia fillings" (raisins, Place a small amount of vanilla cake frosting in the
peanuts, popcorn, small candies, bite-sized cookies, etc.), opening of a Bugle® snack and add 3 or 4 Runts fruit-
let them place the items in a large bowl. Take turns stirring
shaped candies. You can also use Trix® cereal.
the ingredients. Serve each child a portion of the mixture in
a waffle cone.
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Community Recipes
Graham Cracker Houses Little Buildings
Give each child one graham cracker square Let the children help make peanut butter &
and a second that has been cut in half jelly or other favorite sandwiches. Cut
diagonally for the roof. Have the children some of the sandwiches into four squares
use plastic knives to spread on soft cream and others into four triangles. Place the
cheese or peanut butter “mortar,” and squares on a plate with a triangle roof. Use
provide small items for decoration, such as raisins, coconut, or sunflower seeds to
cheerios, raisins, chocolate chips, or stick decorate the buildings if you wish.
pretzels.
Traffic Light Snacks
Edible Constructions Spread graham cracker rectangles with
Provide large marshmallows, pretzel sticks, peanut butter. Add red, yellow, and green
gumdrops and toothpicks for older children M&M’s.
to construct buildings and other shapes.
Cake Buildings
Bake your favorite cake recipe in square or
rectangle shaped pans. Use a knife to cut
out different shapes to “build” a house or
other building shape. Provide frosting, small
candies, miniature marshmallows, etc. for
the children to decorate the buildings.
Community Recipes
Graham Cracker Houses

Give each child one graham cracker square and a
second that has been cut in half diagonally for the
roof. Have the children use plastic knives to spread
on soft cream cheese or peanut butter “mortar,” and
provide small items for decoration, such as cheerios,
raisins, chocolate chips, or stick pretzels.
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Spread graham cracker rectangles with peanut
butter. Add red, yellow, and green M&M’s.
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Little Buildings
Let the children help make peanut butter & jelly or other favorite
sandwiches. Cut some of the sandwiches into four squares and
others into four triangles. Place the squares on a plate with a
triangle roof. Use raisins, coconut, or sunflower seeds to decorate
the buildings if you wish.
Edible Constructions
Provide large marshmallows, pretzel sticks, gumdrops and
toothpicks for older children to construct buildings and other
shapes.
Community Recipes
Cake Buildings
Bake your favorite cake recipe in square or rectangle
shaped pans. Use a knife to cut out different shapes
to “build” a house or other building shape. Provide
frosting, small candies, miniature marshmallows,
etc. for the children to decorate the buildings.
Community Recipes Community Recipes
Cake Buildings
Little Buildings -- Let the children help make peanut butter
Bake your favorite cake recipe in square or rectangle shaped
& jelly or other favorite sandwiches. Cut some of the
pans. Use a knife to cut out different shapes to “build” a
sandwiches into four squares and others into four triangles.
house or other building shape. Provide frosting, small
Place the squares on a plate with a triangle roof. Use raisins,
candies, miniature marshmallows, etc. for the children to
coconut, or sunflower seeds to decorate the buildings if you
decorate the buildings.
wish.
Community Recipes Community Recipes

Graham Cracker Houses
Give each child one graham cracker square and a second
Spread graham cracker rectangles with peanut butter. Add red,
that has been cut in half diagonally for the roof. Have the
yellow, and green M&M’s.
children use plastic knives to spread on soft cream cheese
or peanut butter “mortar,” and provide small items for
Edible Constructions -- Provide large marshmallows, pretzel
decoration, such as cheerios, raisins, chocolate chips, or
sticks, gumdrops and toothpicks for older children to construct
stick pretzels. buildings and other shapes.
Thanksgiving Songs & Rhymes
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Tune: I’m a Little Tea Pot
I'm a little turkey, my name is Ted. Tune: If You're Happy and You Know It
Here are my feathers, here is my head. If you’re thankful and you know it, clap your
Gobble, gobble, gobble, is what I say, hands.
Quick! Run! It's Thanksgiving Day! If you’re thankful and you know it, clap your
hands.
I have a turkey, big and fat. If you’re thankful and you show it, let your
He spreads his wings, (Fan hands at hips) family and friends, know it.
And walks like that (strut around) If you’re thankful and you know it, clap your
His daily corn he would not miss hands.
(Pretend to eat corn)

And when he walks, he sounds like this, (Repeat by substituting other actions, such
('Gobble, Gobble, Gobble') as: stomp your feet, turn around, shout
hurray, etc.)
Tune: The Farmer In The Dell
The turkeys are here, the turkeys are there, I’m thankful for home and the food that I
The turkeys, the turkeys, are everywhere! eat.
The turkeys are up, (raise turkey), I’m thankful for all the new friends that I
The turkeys are down (lower turkey) meet.
The turkeys, the turkeys are all around I’m thankful for health and for my family.
(move in circular motion). I'm especially thankful that I am just me!
The turkeys are in
(pull inward towards chest),
The turkeys are out
The friendly Pilgrims came,
(push outward from chest),
The Native Americans too,
The turkeys, the turkeys are all about!
Heigh-ho the derry-o, on Thanksgiving Day.
One little, two little three little Indians,

They came to celebrate,
Four little, five little, six little Indians,
Seven little, eight little, nine little Indians,
Ten little Indian boys.
Repeat with Pilgrims and turkeys
Tune: Frere Jacques
Turkey dinner, turkey dinner,
Tune: Here we go round the mulberry bush Gather round, gather round
This is the way we beat our drum, beat our Who will get the drumstick?
drum, beat our drum. Yummy, yummy drumstick,
This is the way we beat our drum, All sit down, all sit down.
We are the Wampanoag. Cornbread muffins, chestnut stuffing,
Continue with other verses: Puddin' pie, one foot high,
Plant our corn - grind our corn - hunt for All of us were thinner
food - wash our clothes Until we came to dinner;
Me oh my! Me oh my!
Tune: London Bridge Tune: If You're Happy and You Know It

We are making friendship soup, friendship Gobble-gobble, gobble-gobble says the bird,
soup, friendship soup. Gobble-gobble, gobble-gobble says the bird.
We are making friendship soup. Mr. Turkey gobble-gobbles,
Now put in the (vegetable of choice). And his feet go wobble-wobble.
Take a spoon and stir it up, stir it up, stir it up. Gobble-gobble, gobble-gobble says the bird.
Take a spoon and stir it up
We’re making friendship soup.
Tune: The Wheels on the Bus
Oh, what will we cook this Thanksgiving
Look at Mr. Turkey, see him trot. Day,
He's fun to watch and a chicken he is not. Thanksgiving day, Thanksgiving Day?
Mr. Turkey's talk is gobble, gobble, gobble. Oh, what will cook this Thanksgiving Day
Mr. Turkey's walk is wobble, wobble, wobble. For our feast?
Mr. Turkey is looking fat and fine. We'll roast a turkey and mash potatoes,
Better hide, Mr. Turkey! It's Thanksgiving time. Mash potatoes, mash potatoes,
We'll roast a turkey and mash potatoes
Tune: Frere Jacques For our feast.
I am thankful. I am thankful. Additional verses:
Yes I am! Yes I am! We'll bake stuffing and pumpkin pie;
I'm thankful for my family We'll boil corn and sweet potatoes;
And the friends who love me. We'll all sit down and eat it up.
Yes I am! Yes I am!
Tune: Here we go round the mulberry bush

This is the way we beat our drum, beat our drum, beat our drum.
This is the way we beat our drum,
We are the Wampanoag.
Continue with other verses:
Plant our corn - grind our corn - hunt for food - wash our clothes

Tune: London Bridge
We are making friendship soup, friendship soup, friendship soup.
We are making friendship soup.
Now put in the (vegetable of choice).
Take a spoon and stir it up, stir it up, stir it up.
Look at Mr. Turkey, see him trot.
He's fun to watch and a chicken he is not.
Mr. Turkey's talk is gobble, gobble, gobble.
Mr. Turkey's walk is wobble, wobble, wobble.
Mr. Turkey is looking fat and fine.
Better hide, Mr. Turkey! It's Thanksgiving time.

Tune: Frere Jacques
I am thankful. I am thankful. Yes I am! Yes I am!
I'm thankful for my family
And the friends who love me. Yes I am! Yes I am!
One little, two little three little Indians,

Four little, five little, six little Indians,
Seven little, eight little, nine little Indians,
Ten little Indian boys.
Tune: Frere Jacques

Turkey dinner, turkey dinner. Gather round, gather round
Who will get the drumstick? Yummy, yummy drumstick,
All sit down, all sit down.
Cornbread muffins, chestnut stuffing. Puddin' pie, one foot high.
All of us were thinner until we came to dinner;
Me oh my! Me oh my!

Tune: If You're Happy and You Know It
Gobble-gobble, gobble-gobble says the bird,
Gobble-gobble, gobble-gobble says the bird.
Mr. Turkey gobble-gobbles,
And his feet go wobble-wobble.
Gobble-gobble, gobble-gobble says the bird.
Tune: The Wheels on the Bus
Oh, what will we cook this Thanksgiving Day,
Thanksgiving day, Thanksgiving Day?
Oh, what will cook this Thanksgiving Day for our feast?
We'll roast a turkey and mash potatoes,
Mash potatoes, mash potatoes,
We'll roast a turkey and mash potatoes for our feast.
Additional verses:
We'll bake stuffing and pumpkin pie -- we'll boil corn and sweet potatoes
We'll all sit down and eat it up.

I'm a little turkey, my name is Ted.
Here are my feathers, here is my head.
Gobble, gobble, gobble, is what I say,
Quick! Run! It's Thanksgiving Day!
I have a turkey, big and fat.

He spreads his wings, (Fan hands at hips)
And walks like that (strut around)
His daily corn he would not miss (pretend to eat corn)
And when he walks, he sounds like this,
('Gobble, Gobble, Gobble')
The turkeys are here, the turkeys are there,
The turkeys, the turkeys, are everywhere!
The turkeys are up, (raise turkey),
The turkeys are down (lower turkey)
The turkeys, the turkeys are all around (move in circular motion).
The turkeys are in (pull inward towards chest),
The turkeys are out (push outward from chest),

The friendly Pilgrims came,
The Native Americans too,


If you’re thankful and you know it, clap your hands.
If you’re thankful and you show it, let your family and friends, know it.
(Repeat by substituting other actions, such as: stomp your feet, turn
around, shout hurray, etc.)
I’m thankful for home and the food that I eat.

I’m thankful for all the new friends that I meet.
I’m thankful for health and for my family.
I'm especially thankful that I am just me!
Thanksgiving Songs & Rhymes Thanksgiving Songs & Rhymes
Tune: London Bridge
Tune: Here we go round the mulberry bush
We are making friendship soup, friendship soup, friendship soup.
This is the way we beat our drum, beat our drum, beat our drum.
We are making friendship soup.
This is the way we beat our drum,
Now put in the (vegetable of choice).
We are the Wampanoag.
Take a spoon and stir it up, stir it up, stir it up.
Continue with other verses:
Plant our corn - grind our corn - hunt for food - wash our clothes

Tune: Frere Jacques
Look at Mr. Turkey, see him trot. I am thankful. I am thankful. Yes I am! Yes I am!
I'm thankful for my family
He's fun to watch and a chicken he is not.
And the friends who love me. Yes I am! Yes I am!
Mr. Turkey's talk is gobble, gobble, gobble.
Mr. Turkey's walk is wobble, wobble, wobble. One little, two little three little Indians,
Mr. Turkey is looking fat and fine. Four little, five little, six little Indians,
Better hide, Mr. Turkey! It's Thanksgiving time. Seven little, eight little, nine little Indians. Ten little Indian boys.
Tune: Frere Jacques Tune: If You're Happy and You Know It
Turkey dinner, turkey dinner. Gather round, gather round Gobble-gobble, gobble-gobble says the bird,
Who will get the drumstick? Yummy, yummy drumstick, Gobble-gobble, gobble-gobble says the bird.
All sit down, all sit down.
Mr. Turkey gobble-gobbles,
Cornbread muffins, chestnut stuffing. Puddin' pie, one foot high.
And his feet go wobble-wobble.
All of us were thinner until we came to dinner;
Me oh my! Me oh my! Gobble-gobble, gobble-gobble says the bird.

Tune: The Wheels on the Bus I'm a little turkey, my name is Ted.
Oh, what will we cook this Thanksgiving Day, Here are my feathers, here is my head.
Thanksgiving day, Thanksgiving Day? Gobble, gobble, gobble, is what I say. Quick! Run! It's Thanksgiving Day!
Oh, what will cook this Thanksgiving Day for our feast?
We'll roast a turkey and mash potatoes, I have a turkey, big and fat.
Mash potatoes, mash potatoes, He spreads his wings, (Fan hands at hips)
We'll roast a turkey and mash potatoes for our feast. And walks like that (strut around)
Additional verses: We'll bake stuffing and pumpkin pie -- we'll boil corn His daily corn he would not miss (pretend to eat corn)
and sweet potatoes -- We'll all sit down and eat it up. And when he walks, he sounds like this: ('Gobble, Gobble, Gobble')
The turkeys are here, the turkeys are there, Tune: The Farmer In The Dell
The turkeys, the turkeys, are everywhere! The friendly Pilgrims came,
The turkeys are up, (raise turkey), The Native Americans too,
The turkeys are down (lower turkey) Heigh-ho the derry-o, on Thanksgiving Day.
The turkeys, the turkeys are all around (move in circular motion).
They came to celebrate. They came to celebrate,
The turkeys are in (pull inward towards chest),
The turkeys are out (push outward from chest), Heigh-ho the derry-o, on Thanksgiving Day.

If you’re thankful and you know it, clap your hands. I’m thankful for home and the food that I eat.
I’m thankful for all the new friends that I meet.
If you’re thankful and you show it, let your family and friends, know it.
If you’re thankful and you know it, clap your hands. I’m thankful for health and for my family.
(Repeat by substituting other actions, such as: stomp your feet, I'm especially thankful that I am just me!
turn around, shout hurray, etc.)
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Twinkle, twinkle, traffic light. If I were a baker,
(form circle shape with hands) (pretend to put on a hat and apron)
Shining on the corner bright. What would I do?
Stop shines red. Bake lots of cookies
(hold hand out in ‘stop’ motion) (make a circle with thumb and forefinger)
Go is green. For me and you!
(walk in place)
Slow-down yellow’s in between. Tune: I’m a Little Teapot
(walk slowly to a stop) I'm a police officer with my star.
Twinkle, twinkle, traffic light. I help people near and far.
(form circle shape with hands) If you have a problem, call on me.
Shining on the corner bright. And I will be there, 1, 2, 3.
Miss Polly had a dolly who was sick, sick, sick. Here is a home where a family belongs.
So she called for the Doctor to come quick, (pretend to look from top to bottom of house)
quick, quick Here is the roof so very strong. (raise arms
The Doctor came with his bag and his hat, with fingertips together at angle over head)
And he knocked on the door with a rat, tat, tat. Here are the walls so very straight.
He looked at the dolly and he shook his head. (hands straight up, palms parallel)
He said, "Miss Polly, put her straight to bed." Here is the path, and here is the gate.
He wrote on a paper for a pill, pill, pill. (pretend to walk, open and shut gate)
”I'll be back in the morning with my bill, bill, Here are the windows to let in the light.
bill.” (thumbs and pointer fingers form window)
Here is the door that closes tight. (pretend to
This person drives a taxi. close door)
This person leads a band. Here is a home where people care.
This person guides the traffic by holding up a Here is a home with love to share. (hug self)
hand.
This person brings the letters. (Use fingers to indicate helpers)
This person rakes and hoes. This is Dr. Bell, who keeps us well.
This person is a funny clown who dances on This is Nurse Rick, who cares for the sick.
tiptoes. This is Dr. Heath, who cares for our teeth.
This is postman Dale, who delivers our mail.
Drivers watch the traffic lights. This one here - hey that's me!
The bottom one is green. We all work together for our community.
Red is at the very top.
And yellow’s in between.
Twinkle, twinkle, traffic light. (form circle shape with hands)

Shining on the corner bright.
Stop shines red. (hold hand out in ‘stop’ motion)
Go is green. (walk in place)
Slow-down yellow’s in between. (walk slowly to a stop)
Drivers watch the traffic lights.

The bottom one is green.
Red is at the very top.
And yellow’s in between.
Miss Polly had a dolly who was sick, sick, sick.

So she called for the Doctor to come quick, quick, quick
The Doctor came with his bag and his hat,
And he knocked on the door with a rat, tat, tat.
He looked at the dolly and he shook his head.
He said, "Miss Polly, put her straight to bed."
He wrote on a paper for a pill, pill, pill.
”I'll be back in the morning with my bill, bill, bill.”
If I were a baker,
(pretend to put on a hat and apron)
What would I do?
Bake lots of cookies
(make a circle with thumb and forefinger)
For me and you!
Tune: I’m a Little Teapot

I'm a police officer with my star.
I help people near and far.
If you have a problem, call on me.
And I will be there, 1, 2, 3.

Here is a home where a family belongs.
(pretend to look from top to bottom of house)
Here is the roof so very strong.
(raise arms with fingertips together at angle over head)
Here are the walls so very straight. (hands straight up, palms parallel)
Here is the path, and here is the gate. (pretend to walk, open and shut gate)
Here are the windows to let in the light.
(thumbs and pointer fingers form window)
Here is the door that closes tight. (pretend to close door)
Here is a home where people care.
Here is a home with love to share. (hug self)
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(Use fingers to indicate helpers)

This is Dr. Bell, who keeps us well.
This is Nurse Rick, who cares for the sick.
This is Dr. Heath, who cares for our teeth.
This is postman Dale, who delivers our mail.
This one here - hey that's me!
We all work together for our community.
This person drives a taxi.

This person leads a band.
This person guides the traffic by holding up a hand.
This person brings the letters.
This person rakes and hoes.
This person is a funny clown who dances on tiptoes.
Community Songs & Rhymes Community Songs & Rhymes
Stop shines red. (hold hand out in ‘stop’ motion)
Drivers watch the traffic lights.
Go is green. (walk in place) The bottom one is green.
Slow-down yellow’s in between. (walk slowly to a stop) Red is at the very top.
Twinkle, twinkle, traffic light. (form circle shape with hands) And yellow’s in between.

Miss Polly had a dolly who was sick, sick, sick. Community Songs & Rhymes
So she called for the Doctor to come quick, quick, quick
The Doctor came with his bag and his hat,
This person drives a taxi.
And he knocked on the door with a rat, tat, tat. This person leads a band.
He looked at the dolly and he shook his head. This person guides the traffic by holding up a hand.
He said, "Miss Polly, put her straight to bed." This person brings the letters.
He wrote on a paper for a pill, pill, pill. This person rakes and hoes.
”I'll be back in the morning with my bill, bill, bill.” This person is a funny clown who dances on tiptoes.
Community Songs & Rhymes Community Songs & Rhymes
If I were a baker,
(pretend to put on a hat and apron) Tune: I’m a Little Teapot
What would I do? I'm a police officer with my star.
Bake lots of cookies I help people near and far.
(make a circle with thumb and forefinger) If you have a problem, call on me.
For me and you! And I will be there, 1, 2, 3.

Here is a home where a family belongs.
(pretend to look from top to bottom of house)
Here is the roof so very strong.
(raise arms with fingertips together at angle over head) Community Songs & Rhymes
Here are the walls so very straight. (hands straight up, palms parallel)
(Use fingers to indicate helpers)
Here is the path, and here is the gate.
(pretend to walk, open and shut gate)
This is Dr. Bell, who keeps us well.
Here are the windows to let in the light. This is Nurse Rick, who cares for the sick.
(thumbs and pointer fingers form window) This is Dr. Heath, who cares for our teeth.
Here is the door that closes tight. (pretend to close door) This is postman Dale, who delivers our mail.
Here is a home where people care. This one here - hey that's me!
Here is a home with love to share. (hug self) We all work together for our community.
C2November Materials List – Month at a Glance
Needed throughout the month:

Printed art pages -- large & small paper plates
Crayons or markers -- tempera paint -– finger paints
Scissors -– glue -- stapler -– tape -– paper punch
Paper towel tubes -– yarn or string -- large & small craft sticks
Colored construction paper -- butcher paper or poster board
Poster board –- lightweight cardboard -- Styrofoam trays
Laminating plastic or clear contact paper
Day 1 Activities
Locate a copy of Who Uses This? by Margaret Miller or any book about community workers
Art Activities by different community workers (paint brush,

Magazine pictures of different kinds of homes, rolling pin, egg beater, stethoscope, sand paper,
stores, schools & other buildings, trees, people, hammer and wrench, whistle, cookie cutters, etc.)
vehicles, and other objects found in a community Clothes and hats for different community workers
Group Activities
First family letter
Cardboard box with lid; assortment of tools used
Day 2 Activities
Locate a copy of Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann or any book about safety
Group Activities
Assortment of toy vehicles
Board; blocks or books; toy vehicles
Containers of sand; large utensils
Real telephone (minus the cord)
Day 3 Activities
Locate a copy of The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie dePaola or any book about colors; color box (see
program outline guide CD)
Art Activities
Brown paper bags; cocoa or cinnamon Assorted brown objects or pictures; tray or table; cloth
Brown collage items to cover
Precut magazine pictures of brown objects Velcro; basket or other container
Group Activities Brown paper or felt shapes (gingerbread men,
Brown scarf or piece of fabric footballs, etc.) in different sizes
Real or plastic potato Assorted nuts in the shell
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Day 4 Activities
Locate a copy of Turkeys (Bell, Rachel. Farm Animals.) by Rachael Bell or any book about turkeys; craft feathers or
feathers from an old pillow
Art Activities Group Activities

Craft feathers or feathers from an old pillow Masking tape; real or paper feathers; hula hoops;
Large feathers for painting (one for each 2 children)
Coffee filters --- wiggly eyes
Day 5 Activities
Locate a copy of The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Jan & Stan Berenstain or any book about doctors; real or
toy medical objects for the children to examine -- stethoscope, thermometer, gauze, tape, band-aids, tongue
depressor, flashlight, cotton balls, blood pressure gauge, syringe with needle removed, empty medicine bottle,
etc. Check a local hospital for donations.
Art Activities away surgical gowns or long-sleeved white shirts;

Tag board or cardboard circles; foil eye chart; toy doctor’s bag; baby scale & tape
Skin-toned crayons or markers; band-aids measure; dolls and stuffed animals.
Children’s photographs; white cardboard (Check a medical supply store for inexpensive
Outdated or discarded x-rays; magazine pictures materials)
of people Animal hospital: Stuffed animals; brushes;
Group Activities blankets; collars; empty pet food boxes; plastic
Second family letter bowls; pet toys; desk or table; boxes or animal
Pencils and paper; toy telephone; appointment carriers; toy doctor’s bag
book; magazines and books; table & chair; throw-
Day 6 Activities
Locate a copy of Corn Is Maize by Aliki or any book about corn; ears of dried corn on the cob and/or Indian corn;
other foods made from corn; print the note to send home today asking each child to bring an object or picture
beginning with letter “F” for tomorrow’s circle time.
Art Activities Cornhusks; dowels

Precut magazine pictures of corn and foods made Group Activities
from corn; labels from corn products
Corncobs (rinsed and dried for several days) Corn kernels; small paper milk cartons, Styrofoam
Eyedroppers & paint or colored tissue paper; paper or plastic cups; potting soil; sardines; spray bottle
craft ribbon or crepe paper of water
Day 7 Activities
Locate a copy of Four Fur Feet by Margaret Wise Brown or any alphabet book; print the letter “F” poster, flashcard(s),
and sign language poster. Collect items or pictures of items beginning with F [fan, feather, fence, fig, fire hat, fish,
flag, flower, fork, fox, frog, fur, funnel, football, flute, fabric, farm, fire engine] for circle time.
Art Activities Green spray paint; coffee can; two wiggle eyes; two
Feathers, foil, felt, flannel, or fake fur plastic milk lids; large die; plastic bugs
Group Activities Magazine pictures of birds and animals; two
Paper or felt food shapes; small Ziploc bags containers for sorting
Paper clips; dowel or yardstick; string or yarn;
magnets
Day 8 Activities
Locate a copy of Grandpa's Corner Store by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan or any book about grocery stores or restaurants
Art Activities
Magazine pictures of healthy foods; sponges cut Magazine pictures of different foods; laminating
into fruit or vegetable shapes plastic or clear contact paper; tape
Group Activities Felt in assorted colors; empty pizza box
Potato or plastic fruit or vegetable Restaurant -– Tables & chairs; tablecloth; dishes;
Grocery Store -– Toy cash register or cash box; empty play food; cooking utensils; napkins; chef hats and
food containers; plastic fruits and aprons; pad of paper and pencil; cash register or
vegetables; other play food; baskets; toy shopping money box with play money; request donations of
cart; paper or plastic bags; signs or displays, actual menus from local restaurants. (Directions
cardboard box to make chef’s hat on Day 18)
Day 9 Activities
Locate a copy of The Library by Sarah Stewart or any book about the library
Group Activities
Children’s books; blank tapes; tape recorder with earphones
Day 10 Activities
Locate a copy of Henry the Fourth (Mathstart) by Stuart J. Murphy or any book about numbers; small objects to make
sets of four (blocks, crayons, beads, paper cups, toy cars, etc.)

Colored rice or pasta shapes, cotton balls, yarn, Third family letter; family notes for activities on
buttons, glitter or sand Day 11
Numbers 1-4 from cut out of catalogs, Printed page or index cards & circle stickers; buttons
newspapers, or magazines or beans; dried lima beans
Small objects (buttons, beads, shells, pasta shapes, Printed pages or felt shapes
pebbles, etc.) Please see lesson plans (page 6) and art pages for
Sequins or glitter; yarn or string; book bag ideas
Optional extra: luminous paint
Day 11 Activities
Locate a copy of Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende Devlin or any book about families & Thanksgiving; print the note
to send home today asking each child to bring an object or picture beginning with letter “G” for tomorrow’s circle
time.

Photograph of each child Photo album or notebook; printed family note
Day 12 Activities
Locate a copy of Alpha Tales -- Letter G: Gorilla, Be Good! by Maria Fleming or any alphabet book; print the letter “G”
poster, flashcard(s), and sign language poster. Collect items or pictures of items beginning with G [goat, garage,
gate, garden, grasshopper, garbage collector, golf, gloves, grass, globe, goose, grapes, glue, glass, gourd, gorilla,
goggles, glitter, gravel]

Magazine or catalog pictures of garden plants Play money; green sponge; grass seed
Gold or green glitter or colored art gravel Gingham fabric in different colors and different-
Green pom-poms; small wiggle eyes; 35mm film sized checks
canisters; purple paint, or purple tissue paper; Old greeting cards
magnetic tape; green pipe cleaners Gummy bears or goldfish crackers
Day 13 Activities
Locate a copy of Red Fox and His Canoe by Nathaniel Benchley or any book about Native Americans; also
helpful: “coffee table” books or other books, magazines, or encyclopedia pictures
that will let the children see the diversity of Native American dress and life in different parts of the country
Art Activities—see art pages for additional ideas Four 1x2 pieces of wood (6’ long); 2 sheets
Large white tee shirts; tea; fabric paints White fabric; white paper towels or coffee filters; one
Shoeboxes or more of the following: any fresh berries, grapes,
Group Activities onionskins, spinach leaves, or beet roots
Fresh cranberries
Day 14 Activities
Locate a copy of Thanksgiving Day by Gail Gibbons or any book about Thanksgiving

Precut magazine pictures of families, pets, food, Toy dishes or paper plates and cups
houses, etc.; food magazines Play parachute or blankets and tables; large stones;
Paper lunch bags; glue; rubber bands; candy kisses; sticks or logs; tissue paper flames; play foods;
pennies; furry fabric scraps; band-aids; tissues; cooking pots and pans; utensils
Lifesavers candy Dried beans or split peas; plastic meats and
Small pinecones, acorns, and other assorted nature vegetables; spoons; ladles; bowls; measuring cups;
items; dried wildflowers or wheat salt and pepper shakers, etc.
Day 15 Activities
Locate a copy of The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns or any book about shapes; print the triangle poster and
flashcards and the large triangle shape for each child; print the fourth family letter. If you wish to make a cooperative
cornucopia on Day 18, send home the note asking the children to each bring in a piece of fruit or a vegetable. If you
want to do the cooperative snack activity on Day 18, print & send home the note asking the families to send in a small
bag of "cornucopia filling.”

Art gum erasers and inkpads Printed pages or several different patterns of
12x18” sheets of brown construction paper wrapping paper; cardboard or poster board circles,
squares, and triangles
Masking tape; construction paper circles, squares,
and triangles
Day 16 Activities
Locate a copy of the Three Billy Goats Gruff -– any version -- or use felt board materials provided; print the math
cards; also helpful: A number of objects in three sizes (balls, blocks, boxes, shoes, dolls, teddy bears, etc.) Print the
note to send home today asking each child to bring an object or picture beginning with letter “H” for tomorrow’s
circle time.

Small paper lunch bags; yarn; paper scraps; Straws or uncooked spaghetti
buttons; fabric scraps; other collage materials Dishes, utensils and napkins; baskets of snack
Sponges; shallow pans of paint foods
Craft sticks; clay or play dough; string Felt circles, rectangles & squares in three sizes
Day 17 Activities
Locate a copy of The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins by Dr. Seuss or any alphabet book; print the letter “H” poster,
flashcard(s), and sign language poster. Collect an assortment of items or pictures of items beginning with H (hat,
horn, heart, horse, house, helicopter, hamburger, hippopotamus, hula hoop, harmonica, hairbrush, hen, hanger). Also
helpful: Assorted hats for circle and story time.
Art Activities Variety of patterned wallpaper or different colors of

Heart stickers or paper punch construction paper
Precut magazine pictures of objects beginning with Hay; paper bags, funnels, empty plastic bottles,
the letter H; magnetic strip and measuring cups
Group Activities Disposable rubber gloves; colored water
Cardboard horseshoe shapes; contact-paper; Styrofoam or plastic cups; wiggly eyes; potting soil;
masking tape; hula hoops & bean bags grass seed
Day 18 Activities
Locate a copy of Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert or any book about fruits & vegetables; also helpful: a
cornucopia and real or plastic fruit and vegetables for circle time.
Art Activities Magazine pictures of foods before and after

Brown lunch bags; precut magazine pictures of preparation; glue; felt scraps
fruits and vegetables or printed patterns Plastic fruits and vegetables or small pumpkins,
White or colored oak tag; printed pattern or Bugle® squash, gourds, and other seasonal vegetables,
brand chips and “Runts” fruit shaped candies baskets, paper bags, wheelbarrow or wagon, play
Group Activities money, toy cash register or money box, chalkboard
Cornucopia; real or plastic fruits and vegetables; to make a sign, bales of hay
magnifying glass
Day 19 Activities
Locate a copy of Walter the Baker by Eric Carle and/or Bread, Bread, Bread by Ann Morris or any book about bakers;
also helpful: assorted baking tools and pans
Art Activities Different types of grains (corn, rice, wheat, barley,

White poster board; white tissue paper oats, or flour) -- check with local grocery stores for
Group Activities free donations of torn bags that cannot be sold;
Variety of breads (white, wheat, oatmeal, rye, assortment of large & small spoons, whisks, ladles,
raisin, pumpernickel, pita, gingerbread, croissants, plastic measuring cups, empty plastic food
bagels, bread sticks, garlic bread, etc.; butter, jam containers
or honey; plastic knifes; printed graph for older Cooking utensils; soapy water; dishcloths
children Home-made play dough; cinnamon or other spices;
Printed patterns or felt shapes cookie cutters, rolling pins, plastic knives; small
Package of dry yeast; sugar; warm water; empty soda baking pans
bottle; balloon Please see lesson plans page 5 for dramatic play
Day 20 Activities
Locate a copy of Aero and Officer Mike: Police Partners by Joan Plummer Russell and/or
Fire Fighters, A to Z by Chris Demarest or any book about community workers
Art Activities other stuffed animal mascot; fire engine made from
Aluminum foil; paper towel tubes a large cardboard box
Appliance box or large wardrobe box from a local Dress-up clothes and hats; badges (see art
mover; painter’s hats; mini rollers and pans; activities)
paintbrushes; smaller cardboard boxes or pieces of Small fire trucks, ambulances, firemen, etc.
cardboard Junk mail; (10) shoeboxes or other containers
Group Activities Pennies; small container “banks“
Child-sized raincoats and boots; toy fire fighter Plastic flowers; (10) plastic soda bottles
hats; length of garden hose; bell; toy Dalmatian or Plastic beads; (10) clear plastic pill bottles
November
Recipes
Day 1
Little Buildings -- Let the children help make peanut butter & jelly or other favorite sandwiches. Cut
some of the sandwiches into four squares and others into four triangles. Place the squares on a plate with
a triangle roof. Use raisins, coconut, or sunflower seeds to decorate the buildings if you wish.
Day 2
Traffic Light Snacks -- Give each child several graham cracker squares. Break each in half to make a
rectangle. Spread peanut butter over the crackers. Add red, yellow, and green M&M’s® for the lights.
Traffic Light Snacks -- Give each child half of a hot dog bun. Provide plastic knives or craft sticks to
spread with butter or mayonnaise. Give the children pepperoni or lunch meat circles, yellow cheese
circles, and round green pickles to arrange on the bun to make traffic lights.
Day 3
Color Day Snack -- Make “brown cows” for snack. Point out how this drink got its name -– “brown” for
the color of root beer (or chocolate milk) and “cow” for the milk in the ice cream.
Other Ideas for brown snacks: Pretzels, raisins, peanut butter on toast, chocolate pudding or milk,
cinnamon toast, graham crackers.
Day 4
Apple Turkey -– Print the art page and give each child one of the turkey heads. Glue the head to a
toothpick – insert the toothpick into one side of an apple. To make the feathers, insert four or five
toothpicks on the opposite side of the apple. Slip fruit loops or raisins over the toothpicks until you reach
the top – end with a mini-marshmallow. Variation: make the turkey’s head by using a raisin filled
toothpick with a green olive on end for the head, add cloves for eyes, and pullout the piece of pimento for
the wattle.
Turkey Toast -- Use a large turkey shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from bread. Spread with peanut
butter. Decorate by adding a raisin for the eye, a piece of red string licorice string for the wattle, and fruit
loops (or Trix) for the tail feathers.
Day 6
Indian Corn Cakes -– Mix one package Jiffy corn muffin mix 1 egg, 1 tablespoon shortening, and enough
milk to make a batter. Fry the corn cakes and serve with homemade butter and honey or syrup.
Cornmeal Cookies -– Mix together in a large bowl: ¾ cup shortening, ¾ cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon
vanilla, 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup cornmeal. Let the children
help to roll a small spoonful into a ball and place it on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 15
minutes. Makes about 36 cookies – recipe can be doubled.
Cheesy Corn Muffins -- Mix together 2 beaten eggs, 1/3 cup of milk, and one 8-oz can of creamed corn.
Add ¾ cup of grated cheddar cheese and 2 packages of corn muffin mix. Place in muffin tin and bake at
400º for 15-20 minutes.
Day 7
Letter F Meal -- Let the children help make a “funny foods” lunch: Frog Legs (chicken wings), french
fries, fancy french bread (toasted garlic bread), and frog-eyed fruit for dessert (drained fruit cocktail on
tapioca pudding).
Other Letter "F" foods - Fortune cookies, frankfurters, fruit, Fig Newtons, figs, French toast.
Day 8
Friendship Pizza [Dessert] -- Roll a package of refrigerated sugar cookie dough into a circle big enough to
fit in a pizza pan. Bake as directed and let cool. Let the children help to spread vanilla frosting or cream
cheese on the crust. Provide sliced fresh fruit in different containers for the children to add to the pizza.
Applesauce Mini-Pizzas [Dessert] -- Give each child half of an English muffin. Let the children spread
cream cheese on their muffins. Place a tablespoon of applesauce on top of the cream cheese and spread
around. Sprinkle with raisins and shake on some cinnamon. Toast until warm or do a large number on a
cookie sheet in the oven. Cool slightly before serving.
English Muffin Mini-Pizzas – Provide each child with half of an English muffin (or bagel) Spread with pizza
sauce and add shredded cheese and any other topping that they like. Place in an oven or toaster over for a
few minutes until the cheese is melted. Cool slightly before serving.
Apple Pizza -- Open a can of refrigerated biscuits. Give one to each child. Ask the children to flatten the
biscuit and place it on a greased cookie sheet. Place apple slices on top of the biscuits and sprinkle with a
mixture of cinnamon and brown sugar. Dot with butter if you wish. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes.
Day 9
Book Bites -– Use graham cracker squares to represent the covers of the book – make pages for the book
by spreading cream cheese or white frosting on one cracker and placing the second cracker on top. Add a
gummy “book worm” to the top of the book.
Day 10
Cut refrigerated piecrust dough into strips. Let the children help use the dough to form the number 4
on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with a cinnamon/sugar mixture and bake as directed.
Day 11
Cranberry Cupcakes -- Combine together 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1½ teaspoons
baking powder. Cut in ¼ cup butter (at room temperature). Add ¾ cup orange juice and 1 egg. Mix
together and add 2 cups whole cranberries. Place in greased muffin tins and bake at 350° for about 20-
25 minutes or until done.
Cranberry Cubes -- Blend together 1-16oz can of cranberry sauce, 1 cup applesauce, and 1 cup plain
yogurt. Pour into ice cube trays and place in the freezer. When partially frozen, insert a popsicle stick in
each. Return to freezer overnight.
Day 12
Letter G Snack /Great Graham Crackers -- Spread peanut butter on graham crackers and arrange
marshmallows in the shape of the letter "G" on the top. Broil for a few minutes until the marshmallows are
golden.
Letter G Snack / Goat Goodies -- Top crackers with your favorite cheese spread and sprinkle with alfalfa
sprout “grass.” Or tint shredded coconut green to use as grass. Serve with cups of “grass milk” (milked
tinted green with food coloring).
Other Letter "G" Foods - Granola bars, grapes, grated cheese, green peppers, graham crackers,
gingersnaps, goldfish crackers, gummy bears, garlic bread, garbanzo beans, goulash, green beans,
greens, grape juice, grapefruit, grapefruit juice, Gatorade, granola, guava, green split pea soup, grits,
gingerbread.
Letter G Snack / Gingerbread Horn Books -- In colonial days, children received gingerbread cookies
shaped like horn books (a square with a handle on bottom), wrapped in gold or silver paper. If the child
could say all the alphabet letters that had been scratched into the dough, he or she could eat it. Carry on
this tradition by making the gingerbread with the letters the children have already learned -- or let each
child make his own if able.
Day 13
Indian Fry Bread -- Explain to the children that fry bread is a traditional snack of the Hopi Indian tribe.
Mix together 1 cup flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and enough warm water or milk to
form a pie crust-like dough that is easy to handle. Give each child a small ball of dough to knead. When
the dough is smooth and elastic, pat out flat. Cut into strips. Heat about ½” of oil in a skillet and fry the
dough until lightly browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve with honey, fruit spread, or
maple syrup.
Day 14
Pumpkin Butter -- Place in a saucepan: 1-15 oz can solid pack pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling), ½ cup
apple cider or apple juice, ½ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon cloves,
and a pinch of salt. Stir together and bring to a boil; lower heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, for
15-20 minutes or until butter has become dark and thick. Use turkey-shaped cookie cutters to cut
shapes from cornbread -– spread with the pumpkin butter.
Day 15
Tasty Toast Triangles -- Cut square bread slices diagonally to make two triangles. Spread with butter or
margarine and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Put under the broiler for a few minutes until the
butter melts. Invite the children to count the sides of the toast before eating it.
Cheesy Triangles -- Cut a tortilla into six triangles. Spread each with mustard and sprinkle on shredded
cheese. Roll up and secure with a toothpick. Bake at 350º for five minutes. Cool and serve.
Day 16
Goat Goodies -- Top crackers with your favorite cheese spread and sprinkle with alfalfa sprout “grass.”
Or use cookies, frosting and green-tinted shredded coconut. Serve with cups of “grass milk” (milk tinted
green with food coloring).
Small-Medium-Large Snacks -- Bake cookies with the children – use glasses in three sizes to cut out
small, medium & large circle cookies. Or cut bread for sandwiches in three round or square sizes.
Day 17
Letter H Snack / Heart Snacks -- Use a cookie cutter to cut heart shapes out of bread and spread with
honey or peanut butter for snack.
Letter H Snack / Heavenly Hash – Mix together and let stand one hour or more to blend flavors: 2 cups
mandarin oranges, 2 cups pineapple chunks, 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, 1 cup shredded
coconut, 1 cup sour cream, 1 bag miniature marshmallows.
Letter H Snack / Haystacks -- Melt 12 oz butterscotch chips and add 1 cup chopped peanuts. Stir in 1 can
Chinese noodles. Mix and drop with spoon onto waxed paper to harden.
Letter H Snack / Hot Rod Hot Dogs -- Use a hot dog for the body of the car, carrots for wheels, raisins for
hubcaps. Put together using toothpicks.
Other Letter "H" Foods -- Ham, honey, hot dogs, hamburgers, Hawaiian Punch, hard-boiled eggs,
honeydew melons, hash, hazelnuts, hoagies, hot chocolate.
Day 18
Cooperative Snack / Edible Cornucopias -- If the children have brought in "cornucopia fillings," let
them place the items in a large bowl. Take turns stirring the ingredients. Serve each child a portion of
the mixture in a waffle cone.
Edible Cornucopias -- Place a small amount of vanilla cake frosting in the opening of a Bugle® snack and
add 3 or 4 Runts® fruit-shaped candies. You can also use Trix® cereal.
Day 19
Blueberry Turnovers -- Open and unroll one can of refrigerated crescent rolls. Place a spoonful of canned
blueberry pie filling in the center of each triangle of dough. Moisten the edges, fold over, and press the
edges together to seal. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 375° for 10-12 minutes.
Mini-Bread Loaves – Let each child mix in an individual bowl: ½ cup warm water, 1 cup flour (white or
whole wheat), 1 tablespoon yeast, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
Knead for 5 minutes. Put in a greased mini loaf pan and let rise for 45 minutes. Bake at 350 for about 30
minutes.
Have a bread tasting party at snack time -- provide a variety of breads for the children to taste: White,
wheat, oatmeal, rye, raisin, pumpernickel, pita, gingerbread, croissants, bagels, bread sticks, garlic bread,
etc. Cut the breads into small pieces to sample. Provide butter, jam or honey and plastic knifes for the
children to use with the bread.
Day 20
Fire Snack -- Prepare red, yellow, and orange Jello as directed. When chilled, cut into small cubes. Let
the children spoon the different colored gelatin cubes into a clear plastic cup. Add whipped topping to
“put out the fire.”

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November Our Town – A Trip to the Library F-G-H 4 Brown

December Happy Holidays -- Gingerbread I-J-K 5 Blue

January Winter (2 weeks) –- Arctic Animals L-M-N 6 Black &

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September Getting to Know You - Apples A-B 1&2 Red

October Autumn Days – Good Health & Nutrition C-D-E 3 Orange

November All Around Our Town – Community Workers F-G-H 4 Brown

December Holiday Magic -- Dinosaurs I-J-K 5 Blue

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December Pets – Holidays -- Candles I-J-K 5 Blue

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