Winterfest Celebrations Shared Via Video

Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19 and other illnesses, LCCAA Head Start Winterfest celebrations were shared with parents by video. Activities included several pajama days, performances and seasonal crafts. Simple recipes for cookies and seasonal playdough were also shared. Visit our Facebook page to see more photos and videos.

Above, LaGrange students make gingerbread playdough (recipe below) on their pajama day.

Wellington students performed several songs on their pajama day.

Griswold students made wreaths on their pajama day and at Hopkins Locke, below EHS students also enjoyed their PJs.

Gingerbread Playdough

Ingredients

2 cups flour

1 cup table salt

1 T ground ginger

2 T ground cinnamon

2 T vegetable oil

1 cup warm water

Start by mixing all of the dry ingredients together, then add the oil. Add the warm water and mix and knead all of the ingredients well until you get the consistency you want.

If the playdough is too sticky, knead in a little more flour at a time. If it’s too crumbly, add a little more water at a time.

Store in a sealed Ziploc bag or plastic container. Don’t forget to share your playdough creations with LCCAA Head Start on ClassTag.

Sugar Cookies

1 cup softened butter

2/3 cup sugar

2 cups flour

Mix butter and sugar together. Add flour and mix well using hands to form a dough. If desired, add 1 tsp. almond extract.

Roll into 1 to 1.5 inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchament paper.

Dip the bottom of a cup into sugar and the press the balls down. Add sprinkles if desired. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes at 325°.

Peanut Butter Cookies

1 cup peanut butter

1 cup white sugar

1 egg

Combine the peanut butter, white sugar and egg. Mix until smooth.

Roll into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes at 350°.