Saturday, February 20, 2010

Winter Olympics-the Olympic Torch

Credit for this idea goes to one of our TTH parents who emailed me this idea for our students to each create an Olympic torch. Thanks MJ!

You will need a paper plate, a paper towel tube, markers, stickers, tape and orange, yellow and red tissue paper.

Fold the paper plate in half. In the center of the plate, make several snips so you will be able to insert the paper towel tube.

Have your child color the tube and the paper plate. Add stickers. We like lots and lots of stickers at preschool. Go to the office or school supply section and buy those little colored dots, stars and rectangles. These are great for preschoolers. We also gave each child a United States flag sticker and a mailing label with 'Team USA-Winter Olympics-February 2010-Vancouver'.

Push the paper towel tube through the paper plate and tape down. Add small pieces of red, yellow and orange tissue paper at the end of the tube. Keep lit until the closing ceremony.

Olympic torch treat-use an ice cream sugar cone and fill with lemon, orange and raspberry sherbet. Add red, yellow, and orange sprinkles for an Olympic closing ceremony treat!

Go USA!!!