Yes, I know, Disney isn't exactly haute education. Nor are movies the best material for lesson plans. But preschool children (big kids too) LOVE Disney. Since the 1960s Disney has been a rite of passage. So why not capitalize on that mojo? Host a Disney story party in your preschool or elementary classroom or homeschool. Springboard from reading and watching with these foods, games, crafts and free printables. Lots of potential for learning activities. T
Start by gathering a pile of toddler appropriate books from your Disney book collection. Or visit the library. Now's a great time to teach youngsters library protocol and maybe get him his own library card. Select a few companion Disney cartoons or films. Make a list of Disney book party or birthday party food ideas from with children. Make Disney book party or birthday party snacks together. Here are some suggestions. Serve animal crackers for any animal themed Disney books.
Start by gathering a pile of toddler appropriate books from your Disney book collection. Or visit the library. Now's a great time to teach youngsters library protocol and maybe get him his own library card. Select a few companion Disney cartoons or films. Make a list of Disney book party or birthday party food ideas from with children. Make Disney book party or birthday party snacks together. Here are some suggestions. Serve animal crackers for any animal themed Disney books.
The
Jungle Book--tropical fruits, coconut
The
Aristocats--Creme de la Creme ala Edgar (don't put sleeping potion in this
one--just use vanilla pudding)
Lady
and the Tramp--spaghetti
Disney
princesses--tea party, wedding cake (or just fancy cupcakes or Little Debbie
cakes)
The
Princess and the Frog--gumbo
Winnie
the Pooh--honey and peanut butter finger sandwiches
Toy
Story--pizza
Frozen--ice
cream sundaes.
Make crafts using free
printables. Visit Disney Family crafts and Disney books
printables for different activities from Disney books. Sing and dance to
songs from Disney books! Play games from Disney movies using the Disney
printables.