The holidays are just around the corner, so what better way to start getting into the spirit than with the Gingerbread man! He can run, run, run, as fast as he can, but you’ll never catch him! We have lots of fun gingerbread themed activities planned this week, so let’s get started!
NOTE: Some of the activity links go straight to a pin on Pinterest instead of a blog page. Read the description of the pin for the activity instructions. If you are new here, make sure to check out the Themed Curriculum page for more details about how to use this curriculum. Looking for a different theme? Check out all of our themes here.
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If one of the activities listed above does not work for you, try replacing it with a different activity from my Pinterest Gingerbread theme board!
Materials List
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NOTE: These are the suggested materials based on directions from the activity links above. I always look for ways to do the activities with materials I already have on hand, and I encourage you to do the same!
Craft Supplies:
Felt (Brown)
Foam Gingerbread Men (or brown paper cut out in the shape of a gingerbread man)
Various decorating materials (torn paper, googly eyes, stickers, etc.) for Gingerbread Craft and Giant Gingerbread Man
Brown Butcher Paper (or go outside and use chalk) for Giant Gingerbread Man
Around the
House:
Gingerbread Cookies (or homemade)
Toys/Other:
Gingerbread Symmetry Puzzles Printable
Laminating Pouch (or Dry-Erase Pocket)
Gingerbread Play-Doh Shape Mat Printable
Gingerbread Hop Number Cards Printable (or use chalk outside)
Gumdrops (or buttons)
Various small objects to measure (candy cane, popsicle stick, etc.)