Monday, October 25, 2010
Playdough Recipes for Halloween!
We made our very own orange playdough for Halloween today! We tested a new recipe and it was so-so... The very best homemade playdough is one you cook on the stove, but since we did not use the stove today- we kept it simple and followed this recipe:
You will need:
Measuring cups Flour
Large Bowl Salt
Large spoon Food Coloring
Warm water
To make:
We poured 1/2 cup of salt in the bowl and added 1/2 cup of water. We mixed it up, but I think our water was not warm enough and didn't fully disolve the salt (this left our playdough feeling gritty.) We added 1 cup of flour and kneaded it to make a dough. Then we added red and yellow food coloring and kneaded the dough more until it was the perfect Halloween Orange. In the future I might try to add the food coloring to the water/salt mixture. Becareful because the food coloring can stain your hands.
To make the very best playdough at home follow this link to an excellent playdough recipe!
You can also add spices, glitter, and more to make it even more fun!! Later this week we will be making more Halloween Playdough!!!
You will need:
Measuring cups Flour
Large Bowl Salt
Large spoon Food Coloring
Warm water
To make:
We poured 1/2 cup of salt in the bowl and added 1/2 cup of water. We mixed it up, but I think our water was not warm enough and didn't fully disolve the salt (this left our playdough feeling gritty.) We added 1 cup of flour and kneaded it to make a dough. Then we added red and yellow food coloring and kneaded the dough more until it was the perfect Halloween Orange. In the future I might try to add the food coloring to the water/salt mixture. Becareful because the food coloring can stain your hands.
To make the very best playdough at home follow this link to an excellent playdough recipe!
You can also add spices, glitter, and more to make it even more fun!! Later this week we will be making more Halloween Playdough!!!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Yelp and Facebook + More...
We need your support!
We will begin to collect Campbells Soup Labels for Big Tree, Little Preschool to help us earn points for classroom equipment. Every little bit helps, so please save your Campbell's soup labels and box tops for us. We really appreciate all of your support!
Also...
Please help spread the word about Big Tree, Little Preschool. Find us on Facebook and Yelp by searching for Big Tree Little Preschool. Your thoughts and comments will help other families make choices about preschool for their kids. We really appreciate your feedback!
We will begin to collect Campbells Soup Labels for Big Tree, Little Preschool to help us earn points for classroom equipment. Every little bit helps, so please save your Campbell's soup labels and box tops for us. We really appreciate all of your support!
Also...
Please help spread the word about Big Tree, Little Preschool. Find us on Facebook and Yelp by searching for Big Tree Little Preschool. Your thoughts and comments will help other families make choices about preschool for their kids. We really appreciate your feedback!
Monday, October 11, 2010
New Book Packs Available
We just added 3 more books to our Book Pack Collection. We have several fun and familiar activities in each Book Pack so be sure to check them out! The latest additions include:
Curious George's Dinosaur Discovery
Detective Dinosaur
The Best Mouse Cookie
Monday, October 4, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Yoga Classes Coming Soon!!!
We are starting Yoga Classes with Ms. Evelyn starting October 5th. She is offering a free class to all our students- so send your child with a yoga mat or something similar. Her classes will be every Tuesday from 10am-11am.
Let’s Play
YOGA
Come join us for an hour of yoga exploration!
Registered yoga instructor, Evelyn Wittman teaches this interdisciplinary class integrating classical hatha yoga poses, traditional yogic ideals, creativity, and lots of fun to help your child enjoy a healthy, balanced life. Playful yoga poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques are enhanced with music, beautiful books, songs, and games to create this unique mind-body experience.
Cultural Component
Students are exposed to some of the cultural aspects of Yoga including pose names in ancient Sanskrit, aroma therapy, background music produced for yoga classes, and a chime that begins and ends each class. Students may choose if they would like to receive a temple massage at the end of class and if they would like to repeat a Sanskrit phrase wishing the world peace and happiness. If you would like more information regarding these cultural components before signing up for this class, please contact Evelyn Wittman at ekwittman@roadrunner.com.
What are the benefits of practicing this ancient art?
- Fit, flexible, healthy bodies
- Improved concentration, focus
- Improved balance and body awareness
- Heightened self-esteem and confidence
- Healthy, soaring imaginations
- Relaxed, peaceful minds and bodies
- Nutrition, body/mind connection, and environmental awareness
- Peer and social interaction skills
- Tolerance of others and self-reflection abilities
- Lots of fun and laughter
Basic Registration Information:
Location PUUF
Start Date October 5, 2010
Time Tuesdays from 10am-11am
Bring Yoga mat (inexpensive ones can be purchased at Target or Walmart)
Course fee $30/month
Instructor Evelyn Wittman, R.Y.T.
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