I introduced this craft with “The Gingerbread Man” book.  We read the story aloud together then we moved over to our crafting area. Once there, I listed all the “cool supplies” we’d be using and then showed them my samples. I demonstrated how to use the cotton swabs to dip into the votive holders that contained glue. I then helped them use the gluey swabs to glob glue wherever they wanted to place a pom or glitter.  As always, the boys were encouraged to get creative and make their own designs.

Supplies

1. Gingerbread Man cut outs
2. School glue
3. Pom poms
4. Wiggly eyes
5. Glitter
6. Markers
7. Cotton Swabs
8. Ramekin/ Votive holder/ Small dish
9. Activity Objective
10. Build fine motor skills and express creativity

Activity Objective

Build fine motor skills and express creativity

Step 1

Prep each gingerbread man by gluing on googly eyes. You can also use the googly eyes with the sticker backing but those can be tricky for little fingers

Step 2

Draw mouth onto Gingerbread Man with a marker (optional)

Step 3

Squeeze glue into ramekin and set cotton swabs to the side

Step 4

Place a few additional puffs and glitter in the center of the workspace within easy reach for the children 

Step 5

Place, not glue, pom poms strategically on a couple of Gingerbread Men creating samples. Children should be encouraged to create Gingerbread Men with different designs using the crafting materials available. 

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