Letter Jello

Supplies: Jello and alphabet cookie cutters

Process: Make Jello according to box directions. When it is time for the activity, remove from the refrigerator and run the bottom of the pan under warm water. Give the children letter cookie cutters that you are working on. (For example, if you are just working on phonic sounds from A-F then use those shapes for this activity. We were reviewing "am" words. So we had letters that would spell out words with A and M.) Have the children place the letters in the Jello and pull it out. Place on wax paper or paper plates to spell out their words. Then eat!

Teach Well: Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty! You'll be surprised that those lessons will be remembered most...

Creation Inspiration

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Allergy Free Snack List

Have children with allergies in your classroom? Here is a list to handout to parents giving them an idea of what food they can bring into the classroom that makes every child feel safe and included. This list is peanut, soy, egg, and chocolate free. Please remember to always look at labels, even if the item is on this list, to make sure all ingredient are safe.

Allergy Free Snack Option List

· Ritz Crackers
· Jelly Beans
· Fresh Fruit
· Canned Fruit
· Vegetables
· Only Home-Made Rice Krispie Treats
· Jell-O
· Animal Crackers
· Club Crackers
· Vanilla Wafers
· Only Regular Fig Newtons (not Fruit)
· Apple Sauce
· Tortillas
· Jam
· Bread
· Raisins
· Dry Cereal
· Pretzels
· Popcorn
· Fruit Leathers
· Fish Crackers
· Fruit Snacks
· Honey
· Yogurt
· Cheese Sticks
· Cottage Cheese
· Cheese and Crackers
· Chips
· Sandwich Meat
· Pop Tarts
· Tootsie Pops
· Jerkey
· Candy Canes
· Sugar Wafers
· Oreos
· Texas Sheet Cake
· Pretzels
· Teddy Grams
· Fruit Dip