My Little Goblins

Now we are on to planning Thanksgiving already.  I had the pleasure of being a “secret reader” at Ross’ Pre-Kindergarten class.  I read a Thanksgiving book called “Alligator Arrived with Apples  - A Potluck Alphabet Feast” to the class and then we all crafted a felt turkey door hanger.  I think I had just as much fun watching the children as they did hearing the story and doing the craft.  There is such exuberance in these 4 year olds - they are so hungry to learn! 

I’m glad the craft worked out.  I enjoy doing crafts with my kids but am not exactly what you’d call “crafty”.  The felt turkey was a substitute craft for my original choice of a pine cone turkey.  I have learned that you are supposed to buy pinecones, not pick them off the ground at the park.  You see, pine cones on the ground are sticky.  Really really sticky.  And the sap is really really hard to wash off.  I soaked them in vinegar and even baked them (all remedies found on-line), but alas, still kind of sticky.  Therefore - PLAN B. 

Not so bad.  Hey, they’re 4, this turkey rocks!

felt turkey