As we lead up to Christmas we have 2 classic Christmas themes that we are sharing with you here at The Virtual Book Club for Kids. The first is this week and is a favorite of mine. Gingerbread, whether it’s a recipe, the gingerbread man or like our featured book this week Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett there are so many fantastic ideas that you can include in this favorite Christmas Toddler and Preschool theme.
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Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett
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With beautiful illustrations, Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett has a fantastic twist on the classic fairy tale doesn’t have the Gingerbread Man being eaten by the fox at the end instead this is a fun variation in which the Gingerbread man is saved by the helpful little boy. With a lift the flap ending, it’s always a favorite when shared at Christmas or any time of the year.
We’ve included the book read aloud as well, if you’re not able to find the book near you.
Gingerbread Songs for Preschoolers
You may like to add some songs and dance this week, check out our fun songs below and get moving and singing.
5 Gingerbread Men Song
The Gingerbread Cookie Dance Song
Gingerbread Man Song
Gingerbread Man Week Plan for Preschoolers
Each week we provide a simple plan of activities for you and your preschoolers to do together. Although we don’t have a specific schedule the one shown below works really well if you are planning a full week.
If not you can always carry out the activities on a single day or across a couple.
Gingerbread Themed Activities
Gingerbread Baby Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Five simply activities create this holiday weekly plan inspired by the book Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett
To kick of Gingerbread week, create this Gingerbread Playdough station for hours of Gingerbread man making with your preschooler.
These week's alphabet activity is also full of sensory for this fun Gingerbread man theme. Create these Gingerbread Men Letter cards and Writing Tray. .
DIY Math Game for toddlers and preschoolers to “Dress the Gingerbread Man” whilst focusing on basic shape recognition.
These Easy Gingerbread Cookies are a go-to holiday cookie recipe. They are SO super simple to make with the kids and they are delicious for the whole family to share. (They also happen to be free from eggs and nuts, so more kiddos can enjoy them!)
Creating keepsakes for the Christmas tree is a classic tradition that I want to continue with my child. Here’s how to make a fingerprint gingerbread man ornament you’ll treasure year after year as your little one grows.
Explore a little more with this Gingerbread Scented Puffy Paint Craft or create a Collage Gingerbread Man.
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More Gingerbread Themed Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Whether it’s because you can’t find the featured book or you wish to supplement your book collection for the week with additional books these are our favourite Gingerbread themed books for Toddlers and Preschoolers.
Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett
Gingerbread Friends by Jan Brett
The Gingerbread Girl by Lisa Campbell Ernst
The Gingerbread Man by Karen Schmidt
Gingerbread Mouse by Katy Bratun
Ninjabread Man by C.J. Leigh
Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup
The Gingerbread Man by Gail Yerrill
More Gingerbread Themed Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Find more inspiration for Activities, Crafts and Recipes based on the theme for Gingerbread.
Gingerbread House Glyph from Mama Smiles
Gingerbread Patterning from My Storytime Corner
Gingerbread Baby Scissor Skills from School Time Snippets
Foam Gingerbread Christmas Busy Bag from Views from the Step Stool
Kid-Friendly Gingerbread Recipe from Rainy Day Mum
Flying Reindeer STEM Challenge from The Educators’ Spin On It
Gingerbread Baby Salt Dough Pattern Making from Rainy Day Mum
Gingerbread Man Paper Chain from Rainy Day Mum
Gingerbread Man Number Hop from Toddler Approved
Handprint Reindeer Frame from The Educators’ Spin On It
Giant Gingerbread Man People from Toddler Approved
Build a Gingerbread Boy Number Game from Toddler Approved
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