Monday, May 21, 2012


Kid’s Corner

{Week 4: Cooking}

Activity: Classic Ants on A Log by Briana

Theme: Blooming Days         Color: Purple

Please visit the link Kid’s Corner to learn how easy it is to complete our lessons with your child!

Daily Opener:  
  1. Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}
  2. Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.
  3. ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 
Description:  Your child will learn how to make a healthy snack while practicing counting and fine motor skills.

Materials:
·         Celery Sticks {washed and cut into three inch slices}
·         Peanut Butter
·         Raisins {or dried cranberries or blueberries}
·         Plastic knife
·         Plate

Directions:
  1. Arrange the ingredients on a paper plate.
  2. Have your child discuss with you the kinds of ingredients that are present.
  3. Count how many celery sticks and raisins there are.
  4. Using the plastic knife, have your child help you spread some peanut butter onto the celery.
  5. Have your child arrange some raisins onto the peanut butter coated celery, to create “ants on a log.”
  6. Repeat until you have a few logs for a great snack.
  7. When finished, have your child count how many raisins are on each celery stick or “log.”
  8. Enjoy for a healthy and fun snack! 
 Learning Opportunity
  1. Your child will practice counting during the activity.
  2. Your child will improve their fine motor skills.
  3. Your child will gain confidence while completing the activity. 
Read Aloud:  
Ants on a Log {By Briana}

The ants are out,
Marching one by one,

They walk in a straight line,
They love to be in the sun,

The ants are small,
But they are all around,

Marching on a wall,
Marching on the ground,

Marching on a log,
Is where they can be found.

Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved:  It was really fun watching Stallone make his Ants on a Log today.  He enjoyed spreading the peanut butter and he would say, “Mmmm!”  He liked counting the raisins and placing them on the logs.  This was a great activity that was fun to make and delicious! 

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