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Thanksgiving For Emily Ann Story Time & Printable
We’ve been busy at our house preparing for the upcoming holiday season. We’re pretty psyched for Thanksgiving! On a typical Thanksgiving morning, we meet a large group of friends and family at a local park for a hike. After the hike we go back to my parents house for a big, delicious brunch. When I reminded #thebigone that the special day is coming up later this week, he shrieked, “Yes! I get to see Nana! And eat donuts! And play with my cousins!” He’s also been hard at work in first grade. They’re preparing for a special singing assembly and a feast with the other classes. (Can’t wait to see their little pilgrim hats!) So, yup, lots of excitement coming up for us this week!
ThANKSGIVING FOR EMILY ANN
We pulled out a few of our Thanksgiving books this past week, to do a little reading before we got completely crazy busy with family time. One of the books we looked at together was Thanksgiving for Emily Ann, written by Teresa Johnston and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. #thebigone enjoyed the tale of this spunky young girl who takes a little time to really feel grateful at Thanksgiving. The illustrations are fabulous- gestural dark, sketchy lines, with watercolor-y washes of color. The details & multiple patterns provide a ton of interest on each page. The images ‘framed’ in sketches of Thanksgiving icons really caught #thebigone’s eye. He loved pointing out the things he loved (turkeys just like he had made in kindergarten) as well as things he was not nearly as fond of (cooked greens).
EXPRESSING GRATITUDE
As we reached the end of the book, (spoiler alert!) Emily Ann discovered she really did have things to be thankful for. Our conversation naturally led to a discussion of what we are each grateful for this year. I threw together a printable frame inspired by those found throughout the book, and we got ready to work. (Scroll to the end of the post to get your own frame!)
#Thebigone did a little consulting with his ‘thankful pumpkin‘. He decided to illustrate that family is one of his blessings, and got to work. He used both a pencil, and a black pen to sketch out his drawing. Next he added color with watercolors, giving his image a very similar feel to Brantley-Newton’s work (from a 6 year old perspective!). In the true spirit of coming together for Thanksgiving, he drew a picture of a family meal, and included both his dad & stepdad at the table, which was so nice to see.
Take some time to slow down with your kids during this crazy week. This activity is ideal for spending quiet time together while you reflect on your blessings. The printable pairs well with a large number of Thanksgiving books, so if you don’t have Thanksgiving For Emily Ann on hand, just grab another from your shelf!
Does Your Family Have A Special Way To Acknowledge What You’re Thankful For? I’d love To Hear About It!
> > > DON’T FORGET YOUR GRATITUDE PRINTABLE! < < <
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Our Elf on the Shelf has 6 New Ideas for You!
Our elf on the shelf, Pizza, has historically been a bit of a procrastinator. There have even been a few nights of near misses, when that crazy elf was just too lazy and very nearly didn’t even move! This year I swear, the elf is gonna get his act together once and for all. And check this out- he already has some ideas to share with you!
Now that #thebigone is an independent reader, handwritten notes from our elf just aren’t gonna cut it anymore. So I threw together some quick printables for Pizza, and am sharing them with you at the end of this post. Enjoy!
SIDE NOTE: Curious how I pose our elf, or get him to ‘hold’ things? My secret is scrapbooking glue dots. They’re clear, tiny, pretty sticky, and remove fairly easily from most things. (Paper is a little iffy, because they’re obviously made to stick to paper. So don’t stick your elf to any heirloom family photos or anything!)
CHRISTMAS BUGS & KISSES
Some plastic bugs from the dollar store and a bag of Hershey Kisses makes a simple and tasty set up for the elf. Plus, as a boy-mom, anything with bugs is a guaranteed hit! And extra bonus- you only need like, 5 Hershey Kisses for the elf, which means you get to eat the rest after the kids are in bed. SCORE!
GOT A GREEN THUMB?
Pick up a few of these holiday themed planting kits from the One Spot at Target, and let you elf teach your kids a little bit about puns! Cheap, simple, and can kill a little time when you’re looking for an educational-ish activity for the kids!
STUFF THOSE STOCKINGS!
A cheap pair of novelty socks for each kid, hung by the fireplace or along a ribbon or clothesline somewhere in the house is cute & easy. Bonus points for picking up holiday themed socks! If your elf is feeling extra kind, have him or her throw a candy cane in each sock for some extra excitement in the morning. (Socks are from- big surprise- One Spot at Target!)
TELL TALL TALES
The elf of a reading family obviously needs to encourage literacy in some small way during December. Pizza picked up a cute snowball pen & some blank coordinating notebooks, and is hoping #thebigone will have a fabulous snowstorm story to write for him! (Wanna guess where I bought them? Yup. One Spot. Target. LOVE!)
MAKE A LIST & CHECK IT TWICE
A little more writing encouragement from our elf, and I’m pretty sure #thebigone will love it, because it’s gift related! Some cute Elf on the Shelf branded pencils and notepads [Target, One Spot, big shock there] will add to the excitement. It’s always more fun to write Santa’s wish list with holiday themed supplies, instead of a plain yellow #2. If your child is too young to write, drawing their list or cutting & pasting from a catalog are both great options!
I’M A CREEP, I’M A WEIRDO…
[I mean, who says elves don’t love a little Radiohead now & again?!]
So, if you’ve got a kid who’s obsessed with Minecraft like mine is, this will likely be a huge hit with them. Grab the Minecraft-inspired printable below, and get busy with some scissors and a bit of tape or glue to turn your elf on the shelf into a total creeper too!PRINT THESE BAD BOYS OUT!
Would love to see some of what your elves have gotten into in years past! Share in the comments, or tag me on social media.
If you need more ideas to keep your elf on the shelf hopping this year, here’s a great place to start!
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20 MORE of our Elf on the Shelf’s Antics From Years Past
In case you’re looking for some more Elf on the Shelf inspiration before your family’s elves arrive for the season over the next week or so, here are 20 MORE fun things our elf Pizza has been up to in the past…
Be sure to check back on the blog tomorrow, when I’ll be giving a sneak peak at a few of the plans Pizza has in store for #thebigone this coming December!
*All pictures are my own. Since they are a mix of several years, image quality varies as my cell phone camera was upgraded over time!*
We found the elf in the freezer, with an elf-sized snowman!
Making some pretty sweet ‘snow’ angels in the dining room. [I used shredded coconut. Cleaning flour off the elf did not appeal to me.]
Even elves love to quote a little ‘Frozen’ now and again… Cute snowman craft kit came pre-assembled from the craft store.
Pizza’s ability to keep coming up with fun ideas is rather ‘puzzling’.
Oh my gosh, I think the elf likes bad puns as much as I do!!!
Sledding down a flour slope, on a cookie sheet in the kitchen. The sled is just a small Christmas ornament I have had since I was a child.
Things got a little dangerous… Not sure how Pizza is going to escape from the dinosaurs in the play room!
Tangled up in Christmas lights.
Hiding inside a water bottle in the fridge. [Peeled the label back, cut a little swinging door into the bottle, stuff the elf inside, and stuck the label back down].
“Pizza the elf, what’s your favorite color?!” The Dollar Tree had ‘Elf’ wrapping paper last year, and I was obsessed.
Banana!
Giving Emmett some competition in the master builder competition.
Even on the dark side, you have to brush your teeth. Light saber toothbrush (with lights AND sounds) inspired a glow stick saber for Pizza.
Underwear is always hysterical to little boys. Easy, peasy.
Helping himself to some of the goodies from gingerbread house decorating!
Santa beard lollipop for #thebigone, and a little paper version for the elf.
A little beach-side R&R for the elf. JEALOUS! [‘Sand’ is a cornmeal and ground flaxseed mixture.]
Gingerbread man craft for a weekend morning! Paper mache ornaments from the craft store, plus a few puff paints and some sequins. Pizza even made one of his own.
Pizza in a half-shell- Elf power! Playing with the Ninja Turtles, and brought a little coloring activity from the dollar store as well.
We found Pizza in our art center one morning, with one of his masterpieces, and a canvas for #thebigone to work on as well.
Hoping to hit the jackpot for Elf on the Shelf ideas this year? Step right up!
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20 of our Elf on the Shelf’s Antics From Years Past
We introduced the Elf on the Shelf to #thebigone when he was about 2 1/2 years old. I left the box with the book & elf on our front porch, rang the doorbell, and ran! #thebigone ran to the front door & peered out the side-light windows to see who was there. I asked “Who’s out there?” He turned to me, and asked “Pizza?” [Because when you’re two, the pizza delivery guy is kinda the best.]
And so began our adventures with Pizza the Elf. He’s had many adventures over the last few years, although that first year, he really didn’t do much besides sit on shelves and lamps and things. We’ve had a lot of fun gathering inspiration for his antics from so many other families on Pinterest, as well as brainstorming a few of our very own along the way, so I thought I’d share some of Pizza’s shenanigans with you…
And just in time, since I know many family’s elves arrive on Thanksgiving! (Ours doesn’t come until 12/1, because I can only deal with so much Elf fun each season! If your elf arrives early, you’ve got way more Christmas spirit than I do!)
*All pictures are my own. Since they are a mix of several years, image quality varies as my cell phone camera was upgraded over time!*
We woke up one morning, and that elf was stuck in a giant snow globe!
You should never leave leftover Halloween goodies around when the elf is due to arrive…
No snow? No problem! One night our clever elf made a snowman with play dough instead!
We love Kevin Henkes books at our house… The elf even ‘personalized’ this copy just for #thebigone!
I mustache you not to touch the elf!
Sometimes even elves want to go on a little joyride!
Those nearly empty toilet paper rolls are multipurpose- camouflage for hide and seek, AND a fashion-forward hat!
It’s always exciting to wake up and find your elf has done some decorating on your windows with dry erase markers!
When your grandpa gives the family matching Angry Bird hats one winter, it’s important to be sure your elf doesn’t feel left out. Adorable hat via Doris Dresses Dolls.
Pizza the elf is always working to keep Christmas spirit safe from the bad guys!
Our elf either got confused, or was having an identity crisis… Just call him Easter Elf.
Sometimes you just need a creative outlet to manage the stress of the holiday season.
Take an umbrella, it looks like reindeer. (Bahaha, bad puns are my favorite!)
Pizza is holding some cheap finger puppets with the help of a few bent pipe cleaners… Especially great for kiddos working with speech therapy- lots of opportunities for practice with these guys.
He flies through the air with the greatest of ease… Helpful hint, 12 balloons is the bare minimum to successfully fly an elf- and even then, it’s a close call. When it doubt, get more balloons!
SpiderElf is swinging by to catch some bad guys with friends!
Cause when Mama isn’t feeling inspired, sometimes the elf is just gonna hang upside down for a bit.
#thebigone was very busy one day making popsicle stick picture frames… He woke up to find that Pizza had made one too!
#thebigone and Pizza were very clearly twinning as reindeers one morning. #thebigone’s was a clearance purchase at the grocery store; Pizza’s is made of construction paper and sequins.
Before #thebigone started kindergarten, Pizza would often show up with a craft or project the mornings we didn’t have preschool or other plans. Coincidence, or just a clever elf?!
Pinterest is a hotbed of Elf on the Shelf ideas! Don’t believe me? See for yourself!
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Creative Writing Prompt Inspired By The Good-Pie Party
#thebigone and I are anxiously looking forward to our own pie party coming up this weekend. We pulled out another pie book to do a little reading & writing together. My mom, creator of our pie party, came across The Good-Pie Party at a local library pop-up at a holiday event last year. You pick a book or two from the selection the library brought with them, read them, and when you’re ready, you pass them on to someone else to enjoy. Needless to say, we haven’t been willing to part with this one yet!
[Side note: pop-up library?! SO fun right! Our world obviously needs more of these!]
READING THE GOOD-PIE PARTY
The Good-Pie Party, written by Liz Garton Scanlon, with illustrations by Katy Macdonald Denton, is a sweet story about friends who face the sadness of being separated due to a move. Posy & her friends plan a special pie eating party. Who wants to say ‘good bye’ when you can eat good pie instead?! The girls are illustrated in such a light, loose style, with gorgeous pastel washes of color that lend themselves well to a touching, sentimental tale.
THE GOOD-PIe PARTY INSPIRED WRITING
After reading The Good-Pie Party together, #thebigone and I started to wonder… If one of our best friends had to move away, what sort of special party would we throw for them? In pretty typical six year old boy fashion, his answer leaned towards video games, and rough-housing. Hey- gotta keep the kids happy, right?!
How would your child & their friends commemorate their time together if someone had to move? Use the printables I created to have them write their responses and illustrate how exciting their parties would be! If your little ones aren’t quite to the writing stage yet, have them dictate their ideas to you, and then they can draw the corresponding picture. (Scroll all the way down to grab your The Good-Pie Party printables!) This is a great way to reinforce understanding of what you’ve read together, as well as encourage some further thought on the topic.
So, let me know in the comments, or with a tag on social media- how are your kiddos and their buddies going to celebrate?
> > > The Good-Pie Party Inspired Writing Page < < <
> > > The Good-Pie Party Inspired Drawing Page < < <
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Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie With Craft
For as long as I can remember, my family has had a ‘pie party’ every autumn. A large group gathers to prepare and assemble a massive amount of apple pies, assembly line style. (Seriously, we crank out around 30 pies in a day. That’s a lot of pie!) A little Christmas music, lots of chatter, and some yummy smelling (& tasting) ingredients make for a busy, fun day. The big day is coming up in less than a week, so we’ve been busy reading our books about apples and pies- although to be perfectly honest, I really prefer pumpkin pie to apple, myself.
Amelia Bedelia’s FIRST APPLE PIE
#thebigone and I decided this was the perfect opportunity to re-read Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie. The book was written by Herman Parish, and illustrated by Lynne Avril. For those of you who are around my age, this is not exactly the Amelia Bedelia you remember from your childhood! This is a younger Amelia, in more of a picture book form. She still experiences the same humorous mishaps & misunderstandings that made those stories so fun to read. The illustrations are full of life, with vibrant colors & energy.
craft your own paper apple pie
Inspired by Amelia, and her baking adventure, we decided to make our own apple pie. #thebigone is very excited to bring it to our pie party this weekend- he’s certain his Nana is going to love it as a decoration! With a few supplies and the printable I created, you and your kids can easily throw together an apple pie or two this week as well!
Supplies:
- Apple slice printable. (Scroll down!)
- Something to color your slices with. (Crayons, markers, colored pencils, paint all work well).
- Scissors.
- A pie tin.
- We used a ‘real’ tin that we found at a thrift shop. An extra paper plate or disposable aluminum pie tin would be great also.
- Glue or Mod Podge, with paintbrush.
- Fine brown glitter or brown confetti.
- Totally optional if you’re not a fan of glitter. Shaking ‘cinnamon & spices’ all over his pie was definitely #thebigone’s favorite part though!
How To:
Using the printable I created, #thebigone and I talked a bit about apples, and what colors we usually find them in. We decided that even though we normally peel our apples to make pie, we would leave the peels on for this pie, so that it would be more colorful. (If there’s one thing he and I definitely agree on, it’s that we love color!). He settled on a yellow for the flesh of the apple, but said maybe he could also use cream, or light brown, since cooked pies are pretty brown-ish on the inside. There’s certainly some flexibility there when you’re creating.
After his apples were totally colored, #thebigone used scissors to carefully cut them out. I provided dotted lines on the drawings for those who prefer them, but my kid is pretty into cutting along the solid black lines whenever possible.
Once our apple slices were all cut out and ready to go, we used a sponge brush to spread some Mod Podge all over the bottom of the pie tin. Then #thebigone arranged his apple slices in the tin, strategically overlapping some because ‘that’s just how pies are mom, you throw lots of slices in there.’ He sponged a little bit more ModPodge onto the top of the apple slices as well.
The finishing touch was a generous sprinkling of ‘cinnamon and spices’, with a bit of a shake afterwards to spread the glitter more evenly. #thebigone was super proud of his finished product, and couldn’t wait to show it off to his stepdad when it was done. I’m sure it’s going to be a hit at this weekend’s pie party as well.
Does your family have any baking traditions that are important to you at holiday time? I’d love to hear about them in the comments!
Have you made this craft at home? I’d be thrilled to see your work- email me or tag me on social media to share them with me!
> > > Looking for the printable? Here it is! < < <
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Story Time To Celebrate Our Heroes On Veterans Day
I don’t know about you, but Veterans Day really snuck up on me this year. Things at our house have been a little bit crazy the past several weeks. Part of the reason for the frazzled nature of our home was the death of my grandfather a few weeks ago. I can’t help but think of him even more over the next few days, knowing how proud he was of his time in the service spent building bridges in Korea.
READING THE WALL
We don’t have many books about veterans or the military in our home library (yet), but we do have a few. One of my favorites is The Wall, written by Eve Bunting, and illustrated by Ronald Himler. It happens to be a Reading Rainbow book. I can’t speak for your kids, but to #thebigone, seeing that ‘stamp’ on the front of the book is an automatic endorsement of the book in a big way. The text is simple, and matter of fact. It addresses both the loss of lives during war and the ongoing grief that follows loss, in a non-frightening way for readers of all ages. The illustrations are light, loose, and textural. The book is filled with beautiful watercolor renderings of a father & son’s visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
I don’t have a lot of memories of how we honored Veterans Day when I was young. From my recent searching and the photos streaming through my news feeds, it appears that the traditional way to acknowledge this day is to make cards of thanks and support for our veterans. We decided to give it a shot. I’m sharing what we created here. It’s a simple project, and very flexible in terms of supplies needed, so it’s great for a last minute activity if you don’t have something planned for tomorrow.
CREATING YOUR VETERANS DAY CARD
I created a printable to help make a token of thanks for the veterans in your life. (Scroll all the way down to grab your copy). In order to create an abstract camouflage base for the card, we used a variety of paint in shades of greens and brown. We used our fingertips to dot the paints all over the card base at random (hello, sensory fun!). You could easily use a brush if you prefer a more structured look, or just don’t like getting your fingers messy! If you’re going for mess free (because honestly, the kids are already home from school for the day, why make it tougher on yourself?!) crayons, colored pencils, markers, etc. would all work just as well to create the base pattern. You can customize colors to match the fatigues your veteran wears too, to make it even more personal.
While we set the base aside and let it dry well, we colored the digital illustration I created. We were happy using crayons, but again, this is a very flexible project. Colored pencils, markers, paints- they’d all work great for this portion of the activity as well. When we were satisfied with the look of the illustration we cut it out, and glued it to the camouflaged base of the card. You can flip the card over to write a personalized note of support and appreciation for the person you’ll be giving it to as well.
> > > Looking For That Free Printable? You Found It! < < <
What are your family’s favorite books to read around Veterans Day & Memorial Day? We need some suggestions for which ones to add to our collection, so let me know in the comments if there are any you’d recommend!
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Gratitude Pumpkin: Simple Thanksgiving Craft
Ever since #thebigone was born, I’ve been searching for the right way to acknowledge the significance of the Thanksgiving season. With some Pinterest inspiration and a little tweaking, I think I have created exactly what I was looking for. Yes, #thebigone is six years old. Yes, it really did take me that long to figure out what would work well for us… I’m excited to share our simple Thanksgiving craft with you!
GRATITUDE PUMPKIN THANKSGIVING CRAFT
What We’ve Tried
Last year we put a paper ‘Thankful Tree’ on a wall in our hallway. We added colorful paper leaves every evening with our blessings written on them. Like autumn leaves do, those leaves fell. They littered my hallway no matter how many times we re-stuck them up there. Unfortunately, it wasn’t practical to save the thankful memories since they were all individual pieces of paper. I suppose we could have taken a photo of the tree on Thanksgiving Day. However, no surprise- the leaves were all on my hall carpet by then.
The Inspiration
I found the inspiration for this project on Pinterest. (Which is pretty much the source of all my creative ideas, to be honest!) The pin I found links to Jolene’s Crafting, although I can’t guarantee the image originated there. Adorable, clever, festive- right? I loved the idea of it. I knew that part of the fun for my family and I would be looking back at our blessings each November to come. For that reason, a real pumpkin wasn’t going to cut it. I considered one of the fake pumpkins you see at craft stores. That option could be great for lots of families but I had some concerns about it for us. I wanted #thebigone to write his thankful thoughts independently for some extra handwriting and spelling practice. Honestly, most first graders are challenged enough just writing on paper! Why make it even tougher with a bumpy, round pumpkin?
My Interpretation
After a bit of aimless wondering through the craft store (and buying more than I truly needed), I found the perfect pumpkin to use. It’s made of thin, raw wood, with a little brown twine for hanging. The simplicity made it easy for even #thebigone to write on, the material made it inexpensive, and the slim shape makes it incredibly easy to store when Thanksgiving ends. I’ll pack it away with the handprint turkeys and pilgrim coloring sheets from school. Then I can pull it out next year to re-read what meant a lot to us in 2016.
I used simple acrylic craft paints to paint our pumpkin bright orange. I chose metallic gold for the stem, but there’s lots of room for variation here. You can decorate your family’s as plainly or intricately as you like. You can even have your kiddos take the lead instead! We chose silver & gold oil based Sharpie markers to write with, accenting the touch of metallic in the stem. The oil based metallic markers tend to be a little bolder & clearer than the regular ones. For a project like this, I felt legibility was important.
Our Pumpkin Masterpiece
My husband and I are not allowed to write what we are grateful for this year, because #thebigone he wants this to be a kid’s only project. This year, the pumpkin will be filled with #thebigone’s ideas. Next year I hope #thelittleone will be old enough to tell us some things to write for him. This year, he mostly just signs ‘more’, ‘milk’, or ‘cereal’, if asked a question. Before we pack things up after Thanksgiving this year, we’ll write the year on the back of the Thanksgiving craft. It’s important to know going forward when each was completed.
Guys, remember, he’s six! Handwriting and spelling is a work in progress!Make It Your Own
If you’re feeling like November has already started, and you’re way too behind to catch up, put your own spin on the Thanksgiving craft. Set it out at Thanksgiving dinner, and have everyone at the table write one thing they’re thankful for. You can create your own Thanksgiving dinner tradition of gratitude for years to come.
How Does Your Family Count Your Blessings At Thanksgiving? Tell Me About It In The Comments!
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Read & Think: Duck for President
Way back when #thebigone was still little, he became a big fan of a Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type board book we picked up somewhere. As we came across others in the future, we continued to stock our shelves with some of the additional titles from Doreen Cronin & Betsy Lewin. With Election Day looming for us, it seemed like the perfect time to pull out Duck for President.
I have no doubt that for at least some of the Americans reading this post, the title probably appealed to you… “Duck for president, you say? Well, ok… I mean, really how bad could he be?! Look at our other options!” [Not a political post, I promise. But I mean really, this election season has been insane, whichever way you’re voting!]
Duck for President is the perfect reminder that with power, comes a lot of work and responsibility. The book is a perfect representation of the idea that affecting change in your community requires effort & persistence- and the higher your title, the greater the burden placed on you- something both kids and adults can benefit from keeping in mind at times.
Seriously, guys- really hard work. Take it from the Duck.
Since I love any chance to peek inside #thebigone’s brain and hear his thoughts, I wondered what he thought the toughest aspect of the president’s job would be. I’m pretty sure that his mind was still a bit occupied with our earlier Madam President discussions, because when asked, he answered that the most difficult part of the job must be ‘making rules’.
If you’re interested in seeing what your kids views about the presidency are, I’ve created printable writing & drawing sheets to accompany the book, which pose just that question.
What did your children think was the toughest task they would have to do if they became president? I’d love to hear, so share their answers in the comments below, or tag me on social media!
Printables!
Need to add this book to your home library before the next election cycle rolls around? You can find it right here!
Looking for other ideas to spark a young reader’s thoughts? Check out my collection of ideas here!
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Read & Think: Madam President
Election news & political drama seem to be at the front of everyone’s mind in America these last few months, as our circus of a 2016 presidential race nears its end. Even my 6 year old has been getting in on the discussions, mainly parroting back what I think he may have heard from some classmates… and possibly a grandfather or two! And while he (obviously) doesn’t really understand the innerworkings of the election, or the true responsibility that is a part of leading our nation, we did decide it would be a great time to do a little reading about elections and share a few ideas.
We happened across Lane Smith’s adorable Madam President by chance while at our public library one evening. #thebigone and I loved the illustrations, which have an almost caricature-like feel to them, with big heads and bold expressions. We giggled together through the book, and I daydreamed a bit about a government that truly embraced a “secretary of naps”. [Just sayin’- I’d. BE. AWESOME!]
After we had finished reading, #thebigone and I took some time to talk about what sort of changes we would make if we were ever to become president of the United States. He had a lot of ideas- some a little silly, but others were pretty great. He took a few minutes to write about & illustrate the first change he’ll make when elected, and your child can do the same using the free printable pages found here (writing) & here (drawing).
What sort of laws do you think your child would put into place, if given the chance?
Feel free to share them in the comments, or tag me in a photo on social media if you complete this project at home.Oh, and #thebigone’s upcoming political platform?!
He’ll be running with the campaign promise of “pizza once a week for everyone!”
You’re welcome, America.Printables!
Is this a book you think you’d like to check out for yourself? You can find it here!
“I want YOU to vote YES for pizza parties!”
Looking for other creative & thought-provoking activities inspired by children’s literature? Take a peek here!
And don’t forget to pin this project, so you can try it at home!
