Santa and his helpers
We've decked the Halls, and celebrated Sweet Treats-and now it's time to celebrate Santa and his helpers. For this themed Week I have gathered activities related to Santa, Mrs. Claus, Reindeer and Elves.
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Below you can find suggested sweet treats themed preschool literacy, STEM, fine motor, gross motor, arts & crafts, group activities. You can also find ideas on how to set up your learning spaces, book picks, and recommended Pre-K Printable Fun products for this theme. I've included inspiration from around the Web and our FB group! Please be sure to check out the original Sources for more information or for directions.
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Santa and HIs Helpers Activities from Pre-K Printable Fun
Take a close a look at how some of our customers are using activities from our Santa and His Helpers and Santa's Workshop Dramatic Play pack below.
Dramatic Play Ideas:
Your Dramatic Play Space can be transformed into "Santa's Workshop" This week.
Your Kids will have fun building toys. You can add wooden blocks, play tools, and Paint Brushes.
You can also add a gift wrapping station to your space this week. Include: Gift Boxes, Tissue Paper, Bows, Wrapping Paper, tape and Small toys to wrap.
For Dress Up fun: Add Santa Hats, Elf Hats, and Reindeer antlers to your space this week (or the kids can make their own). Scout thrift stores for Santa, Elf and Reindeer Costumes.
Don't forget a place for Santa. A comfy chair, and a place for him to write his list.
If you feeling up to a DIY Challenge, create a Sleigh from a cardboard box (or decorate a Children's sled). Children can take turns loading it up with presents, and pulling it.
Your Kids will have fun building toys. You can add wooden blocks, play tools, and Paint Brushes.
You can also add a gift wrapping station to your space this week. Include: Gift Boxes, Tissue Paper, Bows, Wrapping Paper, tape and Small toys to wrap.
For Dress Up fun: Add Santa Hats, Elf Hats, and Reindeer antlers to your space this week (or the kids can make their own). Scout thrift stores for Santa, Elf and Reindeer Costumes.
Don't forget a place for Santa. A comfy chair, and a place for him to write his list.
If you feeling up to a DIY Challenge, create a Sleigh from a cardboard box (or decorate a Children's sled). Children can take turns loading it up with presents, and pulling it.
Debbie Mays of Siloam Preschool
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Debbie Mays of Siloam Preschool
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Debbie Mays of Siloam Preschool
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Community Member Sherry Whissen of First Friends Family Child Care created "Santa's Mail Room" in her Dramatic Play Space.
Construction Area Ideas:
Add Santa and his helpers to your Construction Space. Add "Snow" felt, and Evergreen trees to your space, so that the children can re-create the North Pole.
Check out this adorable Santa's Workshop from My Nearest and Dearest
Items to enhance your space
One of my favorite Toys to incorporate into the space this week is this this Melissa and Doug Magnetic Dress-Up Santa.
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He comes with 21 pieces of clothing for a variety of occasions. He'd also make a great addition to the Book "Santa Retires" by David Biedrzycki. He's easy to assemble and helps teach independent play, hand eye coordination, and matching skills.
My Book Picks for this theme
Activities
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I love using items from nature to create craft projects.
Check out these adorable Reindeer Pinecones from Getting Messy with Ms. Jessi.
Check out these adorable Reindeer Pinecones from Getting Messy with Ms. Jessi.
This hand and foot reindeer by Busy Bee Kids Crafts makes a great gift!
Kids (and parents) love personalized crafts. They make great gifts during the Holiday's. I thought these personalized elves from Ramblings of a Crazy Woman were so fun (and hilarious!).
I have fond memories of creating a paper plate Santa when I was younger.
Create lasting memories with tutorial from Preschool Crafts for Kids.
Create lasting memories with tutorial from Preschool Crafts for Kids.
Be sure to add a variety of Santa and His Helpers cookie cutters to your open ended art space this week. For some added Holiday fun-check out this Reindeer play dough invitation from Kids Craft Room.
You can find this Clever Paper Plate Reindeer Tutorial on Crafty Morning
Incorporate Math into your week with this adorable Reindeer Play Dough game from Pre-K Pages.
Add some sensory fun with this Santa Slime from Growing a Jeweled Rose
Add some sensory fun with this Santa Slime from Growing a Jeweled Rose
Roll a Reindeer Printable Activity from 733 Blog
Christmas Play Dough Printable Mats from Picklebums
Santa's Workshop Printable from Peonies and Poppyseeds
Christmas Play Dough Printable Mats from Picklebums
Santa's Workshop Printable from Peonies and Poppyseeds
