This is a great activity to do with kids! Thanks to Easy Peasy Gardening For Kids for the inspiration! What a great excuse to get your hands messy and play in the mud! Also known as Japanese moss balls, these plant holders are a great way to incorporate more greenery in your home. Enjoy!
Fourth of July Snacks
Holiday Fun For the Family!
I’ve gathered a few holiday-themed snacks that are great to make with your family. I love making and sharing food together. While there may not be a ton of cooking skills involved in these snacks, they provide a fun way to gather and begin some early food prep skills. Involve the kids from the beginning (shopping list) to the end (preparation AND clean up!). Let them do as much as they can and pitch in if they need a little help to be successful. Don’t stress over the mess.
From theeducatorsspinonit.com
Angel Food Sparklers
From kidfriendlythingstodo.com
From dessertsonadime.com
From delish.com
Wild West Play Items
Giddy Up! Its time to for your cowboys and cowgirls to get ready for the rodeo. Grab some bandanas, some rope and let them come up with the horses and the setup for the arean.
Try these fun items for added fun on your Western Day.
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Cool Rise Italian Bread
You “knead” this recipe
As promised, here is one of the simplest bread recipes. It is a great way to get some sensory input AND end up with some amazing bread. The great thing about it is that you can prep it in the morning and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it with dinner.
Ingredients
4-5 Cups Flour
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 Tablespoon salt
2 pkgs dry yeast (or 4 1/2 tsp)
1 Tablespoon soft butter
1 3/4 warm water (more than lukewarm but not scalding. 120-130 F )
1 egg white
1 Tablespoon water
Directions:
Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and soft butter. Slowly add water. Stir until combined.
Add remaining flour. Stir until dough is stiff ( all the flour will not be incorporated at this point).
Turn dough out onto counter and knead for 5-8 minutes. This is the fun part! Use the heal of both hands to press on the dough. Fold in half and press again. Turn it 90 degrees and continue to knead. Dough should come together and flour will get incorporated. If too sticky add a Tablespoon of flour at time and knead in.
Cover dough with plastic wrap and a dish towel and lest sit for 20 minutes.
Divide dough in half using a knife. Working with one half at a time, roll out the dough into a rectangle (or oval). Roll up tightly, starting on long edge. Place on a cookie sheet. Repeat with second half. Cover loosely and store in refrigerator for 2-24 hours.
When ready to bake, remove from refrigerator, take off plastic wrap and let stand 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 F. Slash top with sharp knife in diagonal slices - just cut 1/4” - 1/2” on top.
Mix egg white and water. Brush top of dough. (You can skip this step but dough won’t get as golden brown.)
Bake for approx. 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let sit 5 minutes. Slice and enjoy!