End of Year Teacher Gift

We love our teachers - they deserve 

a lot (of candy and Cheesecake Factory)!

Valentine projects

This year the kids gave an easy Valentine cut from thin

craft foam.  I found patterns online and the boys

got a mustache and the girls got lips.

A new wreath- so easy to make!

2" squares of red fabric, wrap center around

a pencil, dip in glue and shove into a styrofoam

heart.  It took about 3 yards of 

fabric and about 3 hours.  

Play Dough Valentines

Play Dough Valentines

For a class of 30, I quadruple this recipe and have some

leftover to keep at home.

In a saucepan place:

1 cup flour

1/2 cup salt

2 tsp. Cream of Tartar

1 cup water

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes 

stirring constantly.

 (your arm WILL scream in pain!).

It is done when it is thick and pulls cleanly 

from the side of the pan.

Dump on counter and knead until smooth.

Add food coloring and knead until marbling 

is gone and color is consistent.

Roll out to about 1/2 inch thick.

Cut with a heart shaped cookie cutter.

Place in a sandwich bag and seal so play 

dough stays fresh.

Create labels on the computer and you have 

a cute valentine.

Sometimes I say on the label, 

"My heart is soft for you, Valentine!".

(Pictures lovingly taken by Makenna the Awesome)