For my son’s
Kindergarten teacher this year I planned a group gift from all the kids in the
classroom. They will be giving her an apron and a cookbook.
Not just any
apron…
The apron
has a handprint from each of the kids in the class. I had a white canvas apron
and some fabric paint. As the homeroom Mom, I knew in advance of a conference
that our teacher had planned to attend. I talked with the sub and the dean of
students to plan a time to come into the classroom.
Along with
the apron and fabric paint, I took in some wet wipes, paper towels, several
paper plates, a paint pen and a check list of student names.
My helper
(aka my son) called back one kid at a time. Each child was able to choose the
color they wanted, then I spread a little paint out on a plate, squished their
hand into the paint and then onto the apron. While my son checked their name
off the list a used the paint pen to write the name under their handprint. Then
we were on to the next kid.
I timed it
so I could do this project in the back of the classroom while the kids were
having their snack time. I went in, set up, got all the handprints and cleaned
up in just under 30 minutes.
And not just
any cookbook…
I sent an
e-mail out to the parents of each kid and asked them to please send me a
recipe. I printed out each recipe including the child’s name at the top of the
page. I put all the recipes together and found this great tutorial for bookbinding. She had great step by step instructions and a picture with numbers and
arrows that made it so simple to follow. And the finished product looks so
good.
I used brown
cardstock for the cover and wrapped the front cover with scrapbook paper to
make it pretty.
I made a
template to mark off holes for the pages and then I used waxed linen cord to do
the binding.
I also
included this recipe for the teacher.
Recipe for
the Best Kindergarten Teacher
(This will
yield one very successful class)
You will
need:
Handful of curiosity
1 Cup of Honesty
2 Cups of Teamwork
1 Cup of Effort
2 Cups of Kindness
1 lb. of Excitement for
Learning
1 lb. of Passion for
Teaching
A Pinch of Fun and a
Sprinkle of Creativity
Combine all
ingredients with a gentle hand and a loving heart.
Thank you
for all the helping hands you have given us.
Enjoy your
summer!!!
I think she’s
love the gift and remember the kids when she’s looking up one of the yummy
recipes.
