Kids Kitchen- Bear Bread

We had so much fun in our first "Kids Kitchen" day. Since we were learning the letter "Bb" and having fun with the theme "Bears" we made "Bear Bread". We made a basic bread dough and then shaped it into a bear head, using raisins for the eyes. We had a great time and Miss Crystal's kitchen survived!

Here is the basic recipe:

BEAR BREAD

Bears love to eat sweet leaves, fragrant herbs and sweet berries. We made this special “Bear” bread with sweet Rosemary and Raisins- some favorite bear treats.

1 packet dry yeast (or 2 1/2 tsp)
2 cups warm water
1 T sugar
2 tsp salt
4 cups flour
2-4 teaspoons fresh Rosemary
Raisins
Melted Butter


Dissolve yeast in the warm water and sugar. Add flour, salt and Rosemary. Stir until well blended. Do not knead! Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until double in size. (Place it on a warm stovetop for faster rising.)

Remove dough. It will be sticky. Knead additional flour into the dough so that it is not as sticky. Divide the dough into 8-10 balls. From each ball make one big ball for the bear head. Make two medium-size balls for the ears and one small ball for the nose. Attach the balls with a little water to make a bear head and face. Cut slits with a knife for the eyes and insert the raisins. Press the raisins into the dough slightly.

Carefully place each bear on a greased cookie sheet. Cover with a towel or greased plastic wrap and let it rise another hour or until double in size.

Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Brush with melted butter when the bears are fresh out of the oven.

Crazy Hair Day

We had our first "Special Day" on Friday September 12th- CRAZY HAIR DAY! I think we acheived our goal...crazy hair for everyone!

First Day of School

We have just about the cutest kids in our class at Tiny Hands Preschool!

Here are their first day of school pictures.

SYDNEY

DELANEY

MADISON

KATE

REESE

ERIN

ANDREW

RILEY

Now Registering for the 2008-2009 School Year

TINY HANDS PRESCHOOL

Tiny Hands…Growing Minds…Big Hearts

Now enrolling for the 2008-2009 School year

Ages 3-5 Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00-11:30 AM

McMillan & Locust Grove area

$100 monthly tuition

$50 initial registration fee

The curriculum is the right balance of structure and fun. We will focus on all the concepts your child needs for kindergarten, but we will also focus on the confidence, manners, listening and teamwork skills needed to succeed in school and life.

During each month we will also have:

• A Fieldtrip to a local venue (parents are encouraged to attend)


• A “Kids Kitchen” experience where our class can make fun, kid-friendly foods while also learning how to work and help in the kitchen.


• Special theme days
  

Please call Miss Crystal at 949-0594 for more details.

A Typical Day at Tiny Hands Preschool

9:00-9:15 As each child arrives we will have gathering activities that include toys, games and puzzles to start getting the children focused on learning.

9:15-9:30 Once we are all gathered we will start the day with songs, the Pledge of Allegiance, calendar and communication activities.

9:30-10:15 “Office Time” at the children’s desks with learning activities and work sheets focused on letter and number recognition, phonics, math skills, colors, shapes, writing skills, etc.

10:15-10:30 Snack

10:30-10:45 Physical Activity (outside if weather permits)

10:45-11:00 Quiet Activities (books, learning programs, etc) to re-focus the children after snack and physical activity.

11:00-11:20 Special Learning Activities and Projects

11:20-11:30 Farewell Activities with songs, books, games, etc to close the day.


During each month we will also have:
A Fieldtrip to a local venue (parents are encouraged to attend)
A “Kids Kitchen” experience where our class can make fun, kid-friendly foods while also learning how to work and help in the kitchen.
Special theme days

Please feel free to visit our classroom at any time!