April Additional Information
-Easter-
The day that Easter falls on changes every year because it is based off the lunar calendar. Easter is celebrated the first Sunday after the first full moon, after the vernal equinox. The Vernal equinox typically falls around the 21st of March, fter that it depends on the moon.
Visit www.wilsonalmanac.com for more a more detailed description.
-Bunny Facts-
-Mother bunny grows her fur thicker when she is growing babies and pulls the fur to make a cozy safe place to birth and nurse them.
-Baby bunnies have no smell or odor. This helps hide and protect them.
-Bunny's tail is called a scut.
Visit www.bunnyhollow.org for more bunny facts and information.
-Cinderella-
Cinderella is a classic story that has been told by millions. There are many different versions, but the heart of every girl, old or young, melts every time prince charming finds Cinderella and rescues her from her wicked step-mother. Use these great pieces to really bring to life all the great characters from this amazing story. We have it in 2 sizes, large for playing at home and a toggle size for easy travel. Take turns with each of the pieces and make up more lines as you go. Add some twists and challenges to the story by using your imagination.
To get your own "Cinderella" Story Time Felts set visit our Felt Board Stories page for a large set or our Felt Books page for a small version.
-Caramel Popcorn Balls-
You will need:
- 1 cup margarine
-2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
-1/2 cup light or dark corn syrup
-6 quarts popped popcorn
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1 teaspoon vanilla
In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and the corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and boil for 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and soda. Gradually pour over popped popcorn, mixing well. Turn into muffin tins. Bake for 1 hour at 250 degrees F, or until a dark brown. You will need stir every 20 minutes. Be careful not to burn. Remove from oven. Cool completely. *Note: this is a HARD popcorn ball, not a soft one.
-Can Do Book-
There are oodles and oodles of things to do in this great book! We have shapes to match, a car to fix, toys to pick-up, and more! There are hours of fun! So many pages that you can actually make 2 books! The great colors keep kids entertained and the wonderful felt and activities stimulate the imagination.
To get your own "Can Do Book" Story Time Felts set visit our Quiet Books page for more information.
-Bunny Hop Pudding-
You will need:
-pudding (any flavor)
-milk
-empty film canisters (washed) or baby food jars
place a Tablespoon of pudding in each jar and then some milk. Place lids on securely. Have you little ones "bunny hop" around shaking the container for about 5 minutes. Sing a song, listen to music, or say a rhyme to help the time pass. After you are done hopping, open up the containers to see what "magically" happened while you were hopping. Eat and enjoy. (Film canisters are safe to use so long as you wash them after getting them from the store. Most film-developing stores have these for free, so just call ahead to have them save them for you.)
-Spot the Letter-
While driving in the car it is fun to look for the letters of the alphabet. You can try to find the letters on signs, other cars and trucks, or on buildings. You can find them in order or write the whole alphabet down and cross them off as you see them in any order. See how can finish the alphabet first!
-Egg Shell Mosaic-
You will need:
-shells from colored easter eggs
-plaster of paris or another kind of mortar
-apron
-jewels or other pretty, shiny stones, beads or rocks (optional)
Put the apron on. Take the mortar and place it in a foil pie tin or disposable baking dish. You can also use a paper plate. Make the top flat. Take the crushed up easter egg shells and use them to create a pretty work or art or mosaic. Use the beads, or other pretty things to help decorate. Let the mortar or plaster of paris dry for at least a week after finished. Remove from tin or baking dish. You can now use it as a paperweight, stepping stone (outside), or decoration. Kids love using the shells again from the easter eggs they colored.
-Rain Forest Set-
Visit your local library and check out the book "The Great Kapok Tree" by Lynne Cherry, "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling, or on of the three "Anansi Tales" by Gerald McDermott and read them with a parent or by yourself. Then use the Story Time Felts pieces to tell the stories again from memory. Use the extra papers that come with the set to tell other stories with the same pieces or make up a story of your own.
To get your own "Rain Forest Set" Story Time Felts set visit Our Catalog for more information.
-Pretzels-
You will need:
-1 package yeast
-1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
-1 Tablespoon sugar
-2 teaspoons salt
-4 cups flour
-1 egg yolk
-1 Tablespoon water (separate from other water) -coarse salt
Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Add sugar and salt. Stir until dissolved. Add flour and mix well. Turn dough onto floured board. Knead for 5 minutes. Roll inot thing strips and shape into pretzels Place on well-greased cookie sheet. Beat egg yolk with the 1 Tablespoon water. Brush on pretzels. Sprinkle generously with coarse salt. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
-Easter-
The day that Easter falls on changes every year because it is based off the lunar calendar. Easter is celebrated the first Sunday after the first full moon, after the vernal equinox. The Vernal equinox typically falls around the 21st of March, fter that it depends on the moon.
Visit www.wilsonalmanac.com for more a more detailed description.
-Mother bunny grows her fur thicker when she is growing babies and pulls the fur to make a cozy safe place to birth and nurse them.
-Baby bunnies have no smell or odor. This helps hide and protect them.
-Bunny's tail is called a scut.
Visit www.bunnyhollow.org for more bunny facts and information.
Cinderella is a classic story that has been told by millions. There are many different versions, but the heart of every girl, old or young, melts every time prince charming finds Cinderella and rescues her from her wicked step-mother. Use these great pieces to really bring to life all the great characters from this amazing story. We have it in 2 sizes, large for playing at home and a toggle size for easy travel. Take turns with each of the pieces and make up more lines as you go. Add some twists and challenges to the story by using your imagination.
To get your own "Cinderella" Story Time Felts set visit our Felt Board Stories page for a large set or our Felt Books page for a small version.
You will need:
- 1 cup margarine
-2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
-1/2 cup light or dark corn syrup
-6 quarts popped popcorn
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1 teaspoon vanilla
In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and the corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and boil for 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and soda. Gradually pour over popped popcorn, mixing well. Turn into muffin tins. Bake for 1 hour at 250 degrees F, or until a dark brown. You will need stir every 20 minutes. Be careful not to burn. Remove from oven. Cool completely. *Note: this is a HARD popcorn ball, not a soft one.
There are oodles and oodles of things to do in this great book! We have shapes to match, a car to fix, toys to pick-up, and more! There are hours of fun! So many pages that you can actually make 2 books! The great colors keep kids entertained and the wonderful felt and activities stimulate the imagination.
To get your own "Can Do Book" Story Time Felts set visit our Quiet Books page for more information.
You will need:
-pudding (any flavor)
-milk
-empty film canisters (washed) or baby food jars
place a Tablespoon of pudding in each jar and then some milk. Place lids on securely. Have you little ones "bunny hop" around shaking the container for about 5 minutes. Sing a song, listen to music, or say a rhyme to help the time pass. After you are done hopping, open up the containers to see what "magically" happened while you were hopping. Eat and enjoy. (Film canisters are safe to use so long as you wash them after getting them from the store. Most film-developing stores have these for free, so just call ahead to have them save them for you.)
While driving in the car it is fun to look for the letters of the alphabet. You can try to find the letters on signs, other cars and trucks, or on buildings. You can find them in order or write the whole alphabet down and cross them off as you see them in any order. See how can finish the alphabet first!
You will need:
-shells from colored easter eggs
-plaster of paris or another kind of mortar
-apron
-jewels or other pretty, shiny stones, beads or rocks (optional)
Put the apron on. Take the mortar and place it in a foil pie tin or disposable baking dish. You can also use a paper plate. Make the top flat. Take the crushed up easter egg shells and use them to create a pretty work or art or mosaic. Use the beads, or other pretty things to help decorate. Let the mortar or plaster of paris dry for at least a week after finished. Remove from tin or baking dish. You can now use it as a paperweight, stepping stone (outside), or decoration. Kids love using the shells again from the easter eggs they colored.
Visit your local library and check out the book "The Great Kapok Tree" by Lynne Cherry, "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling, or on of the three "Anansi Tales" by Gerald McDermott and read them with a parent or by yourself. Then use the Story Time Felts pieces to tell the stories again from memory. Use the extra papers that come with the set to tell other stories with the same pieces or make up a story of your own.
To get your own "Rain Forest Set" Story Time Felts set visit Our Catalog for more information.
You will need:
-1 package yeast
-1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
-1 Tablespoon sugar
-2 teaspoons salt
-4 cups flour
-1 egg yolk
-1 Tablespoon water (separate from other water) -coarse salt
Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Add sugar and salt. Stir until dissolved. Add flour and mix well. Turn dough onto floured board. Knead for 5 minutes. Roll inot thing strips and shape into pretzels Place on well-greased cookie sheet. Beat egg yolk with the 1 Tablespoon water. Brush on pretzels. Sprinkle generously with coarse salt. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.