Baking in the toddler classroom is a fun way to learn through our senses. We made simple pumpkin muffins with mini chocolate chips. The toddlers used their eyes and noses to experience the orange pumpkin that we added to our batter. We put together all the ingredients to a big plastic bag and took turns “mixing”. Each child took a turn scooping a teaspoon of mini chocolate chips. The result: yummy pumpkin muffins for snack!
Cooking is a fun way to use all five senses. Last Friday we made pumpkin mini muffins. This was an easy three ingredient recipe so we all took a turn adding items (1 box of spice cake mix, 1 can of pumpkin puree, and 4oz of apple sauce (one little snack cup). Chocolate chips are optional. We put all the ingredients into a large ziplock bag then squished it all together. I cut off the corner of the baggie to squeeze into greased mini muffin tin. It was fun, easy and delicious. Bake 375 for 18 minutes. This would be fun to do at home on a cold winter day!
The afternoon preschool class explored a pumpkin this week! We measured it and talked about its characteristics (inside and out) using our 5 senses! The students took turns getting their hands dirty and pulling out some of the pumpkin seeds. We ended up roasting those seeds and eating them for snack!
The preschool prep class made homemade pumpkin pie to celebrate Thanksgiving! It was delicious!
What a fun literacy day we had with our “Big Pumpkin” book!
First, we read the story and reenacted it using picture cards. We then were able to open up a real pumpkin and explore what was inside. Following the pumpkin exploration, we did a pumpkin art project and had a pumpkin snack!
The K-Prep class participated in investigating and exploring a pumpkin during science this week! Lots of learning and fun!
how fun is this!
This morning the sensory table was full of slimy pumpkin seeds and a big old pumpkin! The kids loved looking inside of the pumpkin and some were even brave enough to stick their hand inside to feel around! It was sure a slimy mess!
Creative Tots has specialized in the private education of both toddlers and preschool age children for over 15 years. We began in the heart of Madeira and now also have a new Mason location. We are specifically designed to focus on early childhood development for children ages 18 months to 5 years.
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