One of the most amazing things about the Holidays is to see how so many cultures celebrate in different ways. The book A World of Cookies for Santa: Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World by M.E. Furman (Author), Susan Gal (Illustrator) is such a great book for children to see all the treats that await Santa on Christmas Eve and even try to make some of the recipes from around the world.
After reading this book to integrate the literacy experience we invited the children to create cookies for Santa on felt circles with loose parts (acrylic rocks, buttons, pom poms, flat marbles, grappats).
Providing loose parts to decorate the felt cookies inspired the children with endless opportunities of creativity. Since loose parts are dynamic in nature, it brings about the authenticity of formulating ideas and you can see a child's creativity shine in their creations.
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