We are looking forward to Columbus Day on Monday. Here are a few things we did to celebrate last year:
Books: We read the books In Fourteen Ninety-Two
Snack: We ate apple slice "boats" with mozzarella cheese "sails" stuck on with toothpicks.
Crafts and Pretend Play: We made "spyglasses" from paper roll tubes which we covered with black and tan construction paper. We also drew our own old-fashioned "maps" on the backs of old brown paper grocery bags. I pulled out our blow-up world globe to show my children where Columbus sailed, and then we set off on our own pretend voyage.
Video: We watched this classic cartoon that tells the story of Columbus in a way that is easy for preschoolers to understand:
I have also gathered more ideas for this year on my Columbus Day Pinterest Board. I hope you have as much fun as we do celebrating this holiday! -->
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