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Valentine's Day the Preschool Way
Heart-y Activities for You and Your Child
By Marie-Helen Goyetche
Hearts. Angels. Cupids. These are all signs that Valentine's Day is on the way! This is a wonderful time to do some special projects with your child. Creating and building are important to your child's development. Use this opportunity to make, bake, write and decorate – and show your child how much you love him.
You'll need:
2 cups flour
2/3 cup shortening
4 tablespoons water
Dash of salt
Jam
Cream the flour and shortening together. Stir in the salt and water. Make small balls of the dough and press it into a muffin tin. Bake at 350 degrees F for eight to 10 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Let them cool and drop in 1 to 2 tablespoons of jam. Serve with a strawberry milkshake for a fun Valentine's Day snack.
You'll need:
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh strawberries or 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
Pinch of sugar
Ice (optional)
Mix four to five ice cubes, if desired. Pour into a tall glass with a straw and enjoy your cool shake.
This can be a messy project, so have your child put on an old T-shirt or an apron. Adult supervision is recommended so you don't have red or pink handprints in places they don't belong!
