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Get out the parent notes quick, because Grandparents Day is right around the corner. Here are a few activities to make those Grandparents feel special and celebrate it in the preschool classroom.
Bring out the food Our school always has a breakfast or special snack with the grandparents. Invitations are sent home inviting the special grandparent to the function. What we do is have the grandparent join us for morning assembly then come back to our room for a special donut and orange juice snack where we have more activities planned. I have seen schools invite grandparents to lunch as well. For an extra bonus, have the parents send in a picture of each child with their grandparent. Have the children decorate foam or $1 frames from the dollar store. Display their pictures at their seats.
Art Nothing makes a grandparent feel more special then leaving with a special token of love made by their grandchildren. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Bookmark Have the kids stamp their thumb in an ink pad. Then let them make thumb prints on a strip of construction paper for a bookmark. Take a permanent marker and draw legs to make a bug. Allow the kids to place flower stickers on and write the phrase, "Thumbody Loves You!" at the top. Laminate and every time they open their books they will be reminded of your little preschooler.
Magnet Cut out hearts for every child and stick a magnet on back. You then can do the above idea with the thumbprints or you can make the kids do handprints inside the heart. Another option is to glue a picture for them inside the heart.
Handprints Have each child place their handprint on a sheet of construction paper. Ask the grandparent to do the same. Place a picture of both of them in the center and laminate.
Music time Have the children sing a special song for their grandparents. There are several online. Here are a few that we have done over the years.
Tune: Are you sleeping?
Hello, Grandma Hello, Grandma How do you do? How do you do? You are very special. You are very special. I love you. I love you.
Hello, Grandpa Hello, Grandpa How do you do? How do you do? You are very special. You are very special. I love you. I love You
Tune: You Are My Sunshine
You are my Grandma You are my Grandpa You make me happy when I'm with you You give good hugs and You give good kisses Hope you know how much I Love You!
Dress up Get together with your parents to discuss the clothes that grandparents wore during their childhood or now and ask for donations.
Have the kids pretend to be grandparents for the day and dress up in period clothes in the homeliving center. Don't forget the hats! They will love it.
These are just a few suggestions. Ask the children to share what they love about their grandparents, then be sure to pass it on when you meet them. If you have any other suggestions, feel free to leave it in the comment section below.
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