Daycare's Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Last year we did a mini Thanksgiving feast (http://ashlen-kidspert.blogspot.com/2013/11/thanksgiving-feast-for-kids.html) to celebrate Thanksgiving. This year we tried out "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." To prepared, we watched "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and read the book. We talked about what the kids were going to eat and what we were thankful for (our theme for the month of November).

The kids were beyond excited and thrilled (and a bit shocked) that I was letting them eat popcorn, jellybeans, pretzels, toast, and ice cream for a snack!

This is actually suppose to be a tablecloth but it wouldn't fit on all of the tables. I knew that if it wasn't under each child's plate equally there'd be meltdowns. So it became our Thanksgiving poster. The kids colored it before our feast.

Plates and napkins bought at Target.

Before the kids dug in, we went around and shared what we were thankful for. Every child looked down at their plate and said "I'm thankful for ice cream!"

The best part of this was when the kids made the connection between what they were eating and "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." When they first saw their plates and started talking: "there's popcorn, jelly beans, pretzels....Hey! This is what Charlie Brown ate too!!" Even though we talk and talk about things, it's always priceless to see their reactions when they make the connection themselves.

The kids loved having a just for kids type Thanksgiving. Next year we may make it into more of a party and play some Thanksgiving games too. We have so much fun with our holiday activities here at daycare that we're constantly thinking about "the next time!"

Best Toy Buy--Kids Kindle

Instead of spending money on a kids tablet and games, we gave our kids a Kindle (Fire HD 7, 7" HD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB - Includes Special Offers, Black). After a few years of use, spills, drops, and drools, it's time to replace the Kindle. Imagine my excitement when I saw Amazon released a kids version of the Kindle: Fire HD 7 Kids Edition, 7" HD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB, Blue Kid-Proof Case.

It has all of the features of the adult Kindle, an amazing warranty, one year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, and my favorite part: a kid proof protective case. I was sold. This went on my kid's Christmas list without them knowing it (it's also their big Santa gift this year).

I don't allow a lot of tablet time (15 minutes per day per child), so I had no interest in purchasing a tablet for each kid. After reading more about the Kids Kindle, I discovered that you can set up different profiles for each child. I can download appropriate games for each child and don't have to worry about my two year old playing her six year old brother's math games.

If you're looking for a tablet for your child or looking to upgrade, I highly suggest looking into the Amazon Kids Kindle. I'm incredibly excited for my kids to get their's Christmas morning....and possibly re-claim my Kindle!