November Extras
More information for the Boredom Buster ideas and Special Days
-Rabbit Tales-
Visit your local library and check out the book "The Tales of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter and read it with a parent or by yourself. Then use the Story Time Felts pieces to tell the story again from memory. Use the extra papers that come with the sets to tell other stories with the same pieces or make up a story of your own.
To get your own "Rabbit Tales" Story Time Felts set visit our Felt Stories for Kids page.
-Dirt Cups-
You will need:
-a box of pudding mix
-milk
-Oreo cookies
-Gummy worms
Make pudding according to directions on the box. Crush up Oreos. Put some of the cookie crumbs in the bottom of a serving bowl or Dixie cup. Place chilled pudding on top leaving room for more cookie crumbs on the top. Place a worm half over the side of the cup with the end in the pudding to hold him in place, then add the cookie crumbs to the top. Keep refrigerated until you eat! (its best to make these right before serving or the cookie crumbs will go soggy)
-Green Eggs and Ham-
You will need:
-eggs
-green food coloring
-ham, cut into bite-size pieces
Visit your local library and check out the book "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Suess and read it with a parent or by yourself. Then make your own green eggs and ham. Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add the green food coloring. Stir the eggs around until the food coloring is evenly mixed throughout. Add the ham and stir again. Pour entire mixture into a frying pan and scramble. Allow to cool a little before eating. Salt and pepper to taste. Add cheese if desired.
-Build a Bus-
Sing the song "The Wheels on the Bus" and then visit your local library and check out the book "The Wheels on the Bus" by Raffi and Sylvie Wickstrom and read it with a parent or by yourself. Then use the Story Time Felts pieces to tell the story and sing the song again from memory. Use the extra papers that come with the sets to learn new words to the song. (2 new verses are featured below)
The gas on the bus goes "glug, glug, glug,
Glug, glug, glug, glug, glug, glug,"
The gas on the bus goes "glug, glug, glug,"
All through the town.
The grannies on the bus all "knit, knit, knit,
Knit, knit, knit, knit, knit, knit,"
The grannies on the bus all "knit, knit, knit"
All through the town.
To get your own "Build a Bus" Story Time Felts set visit our Felt Stories for Kids page.
-Toggle Traveling-
Toggles are our fun felt activity books that are portable, colorful, fun, and educational. There are many books to choose from. All come in a plastic carrying case for easy cleanup and portability. We have classic stories like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, the 3 Little Pigs and Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, as well as Preschool activity books. So grab one when mom and dad are on the go, and you can "Toggle" along while they are driving!!
To get your own "Toggle" Story Time Felts set visit our Felt Books page.
-Parfait-
You will need:
-about 1 cup yogurt
-your favorite fresh or frozen fruits and berries
-granola
Place some fruit in the bottom of a cup or bowl. Put about 1/2 cup of yogurt on top, another layer of fruit, another 1/2 cup of yogurt, and top with granola. Eat and enjoy.
*try using Cheerios instead of granola. It's a yummy alternative.
-Pudding-Witches-
You will need:
-1 1/2 cups milk
-pudding (small package either chocolate or vanilla)
-1/2 cup peanut butter
-graham crackers
Blend the milk and peanut butter together. Add pudding and beat well. Let stand for 5 minutes. Spread filling on graham crackers about 1/2-inch thick. Top with another graham cracker. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours. Makes about 12.
More information for the Boredom Buster ideas and Special Days
-Rabbit Tales-
Visit your local library and check out the book "The Tales of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter and read it with a parent or by yourself. Then use the Story Time Felts pieces to tell the story again from memory. Use the extra papers that come with the sets to tell other stories with the same pieces or make up a story of your own.
To get your own "Rabbit Tales" Story Time Felts set visit our Felt Stories for Kids page.
You will need:
-a box of pudding mix
-milk
-Oreo cookies
-Gummy worms
Make pudding according to directions on the box. Crush up Oreos. Put some of the cookie crumbs in the bottom of a serving bowl or Dixie cup. Place chilled pudding on top leaving room for more cookie crumbs on the top. Place a worm half over the side of the cup with the end in the pudding to hold him in place, then add the cookie crumbs to the top. Keep refrigerated until you eat! (its best to make these right before serving or the cookie crumbs will go soggy)
You will need:
-eggs
-green food coloring
-ham, cut into bite-size pieces
Visit your local library and check out the book "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Suess and read it with a parent or by yourself. Then make your own green eggs and ham. Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add the green food coloring. Stir the eggs around until the food coloring is evenly mixed throughout. Add the ham and stir again. Pour entire mixture into a frying pan and scramble. Allow to cool a little before eating. Salt and pepper to taste. Add cheese if desired.
Sing the song "The Wheels on the Bus" and then visit your local library and check out the book "The Wheels on the Bus" by Raffi and Sylvie Wickstrom and read it with a parent or by yourself. Then use the Story Time Felts pieces to tell the story and sing the song again from memory. Use the extra papers that come with the sets to learn new words to the song. (2 new verses are featured below)
The gas on the bus goes "glug, glug, glug,
Glug, glug, glug, glug, glug, glug,"
The gas on the bus goes "glug, glug, glug,"
All through the town.
The grannies on the bus all "knit, knit, knit,
Knit, knit, knit, knit, knit, knit,"
The grannies on the bus all "knit, knit, knit"
All through the town.
To get your own "Build a Bus" Story Time Felts set visit our Felt Stories for Kids page.
Toggles are our fun felt activity books that are portable, colorful, fun, and educational. There are many books to choose from. All come in a plastic carrying case for easy cleanup and portability. We have classic stories like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, the 3 Little Pigs and Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, as well as Preschool activity books. So grab one when mom and dad are on the go, and you can "Toggle" along while they are driving!!
To get your own "Toggle" Story Time Felts set visit our Felt Books page.
You will need:
-about 1 cup yogurt
-your favorite fresh or frozen fruits and berries
-granola
Place some fruit in the bottom of a cup or bowl. Put about 1/2 cup of yogurt on top, another layer of fruit, another 1/2 cup of yogurt, and top with granola. Eat and enjoy.
*try using Cheerios instead of granola. It's a yummy alternative.
You will need:
-1 1/2 cups milk
-pudding (small package either chocolate or vanilla)
-1/2 cup peanut butter
-graham crackers
Blend the milk and peanut butter together. Add pudding and beat well. Let stand for 5 minutes. Spread filling on graham crackers about 1/2-inch thick. Top with another graham cracker. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours. Makes about 12.