Kids - Applesauce

From Kati's kindergarten class -
4 apples (chopped)
3 Tbl honey
Cinnamon
Water

In a sauce pan, place 1/2 inch of water and chopped apples. Boil until soft and turns into apple sauce while stirring. Add honey while boiling and stirring. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cinnamon, cool and eat!
* Do not feed honey to children under 1 year old. Use sugar instead to taste.

Kids - Lincoln Logs

My daughter Kati's kindergarten class made these treats for Christmas one year -
Mix equal parts of each -
Peanut Butter
Powdered Sugar
Powdered Milk
Corn Syrup

Mix thouroughly. On a clean surface, roll into indivudual little logs. Roll each log up with wax paper. Twist ends of paper to hold closed. Chill and store in refrigerator.

Kids - Play Dough

We learned this recipe from my son Alan's kindergarten teacher -
Combine in 1 bowl -
1 C all purpose flour
1/4 C salt
2 T cream of tartar
Combine in 2nd bowl -
1 C water
2 tsp food coloring
1 Tbl vegetable oil
Combine ingredients from both bowls in a large sauce pan. Stir with a wooden spoon over medium heat until a ball forms in the middle of the pan. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and kneed until smooth and pliable. Store in airtight container.

Kids - Sand Clay

Another one of Kevin's preschool creations -
2 C fine sand
1 C water
1 C cornstarch
Extra sand if needed

In a large sauce pan (that will not scratch) place all ingredients. Stir over medium heat with a wooden spoon until it turns to a thick clay. Remove from heat and turn onto aother dish to cool. Form objects or  imprint leaves, bones, seashells, rocks, etc for fossils.

Kids - Snappy Stretch

This was one of the preschool activities my son Kevin had. It makes a pliable mass of 'stuff' the kids loved to play with.
Mix in 1 bowl -
1/2 C white glue
1/2 C hot water
Mix in 2nd bowl -
1 tsp borax
1 C hot water
Combine two mixtures, scoop out result and kneed on a clean surface. Discard remaining liquid. Makes enough for two kids.

Kids - English Muffin Pizzas

English Muffins
Marinara or meat sauce (jar or leftover homemade)
Oregano
Garlic powder
Mozzarella cheese

Split muffins is half. Spoon sauce onto each half, using the back of the spoon to spread. Sprinkle a little oregano and garlic powder on top of sauce. Top with cheese. Broil for a few minutes until cheese melts.