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3 Gingerbread Themed Toddler Activities [FREE printable]

I’m always looking for activities to keep my two toddlers busy.  I enjoy holiday crafts and activities with them throughout the year, to make the season feel more festive.  So today I’m sharing 3 Gingerbread Themed Toddler Activities (one recipe, one book, and one craft) for you and your little ones to enjoy!

 I'm sharing 3 Gingerbread Themed Toddler Activities (one recipe, one book,and one craft) for you and your little ones to enjoy!

 

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Bake Gingerbread Cookies

I started making these gingerbread cookies a few years ago.  I’ve never attempted making gingerbread cookies  before having kids, because for some reason they seemed intimidating.  I searched through recipes on the internet and found this one that I love.  I even bookmarked it on my phone so I can always reference it.  Making and decorating these cookies is so much fun for kids–allowing them to help roll dough and cut out/decorate the gingerbread shapes.

 

Here’s what you’ll need:

You prob have most ingredients already—less common ingredients for these cookies include: molasses, dark brown sugar, ginger, and ground cloves. The rest of the ingredients can be found here with the recipe. 

 

 

Read ‘The Gingerbread Man’

This summer when we were at the beach, my mother in law told our son some classic bedtime stories like Goldilocks, Little Red Hen, and The Gingerbread Man.  The Gingerbread Man became an instant favorite and he asked for the book. I think we read the Gingerbread Man book before naps and bedtime for a month straight without changing it up with any other stories. 

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • The Gingerbread Man book

 

  • Comfy chair (we love reading to our kids on this!)

 

Gingerbread Man Coloring Printable

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Print the FREE gingerbread man printable provided below!
  • Crayons (or markers, or any decorations like sequins, ribbons, glitter) to customize your design

 

CLICK THE PIC TO PRINT!

Related: FREEBIES

Do one, two. . . or all three of these Gingerbread themed activities with your toddler! You will enjoy spending quality time with your little one while you get into the holiday spirit. These activities can all be done in one day .  Or you can space them out over the holiday season.  You can also use these ideas for grouping these activities together too:

  • Bake the cookies, then enjoy eating them while reading the book.
  • While you mix the cookies and they sit before baking, you & your little one can color the printable.
  • Read the book and get inspiration for how you’re going to decorate the printable or the cookies; then color or decorate the printable &/or cookies.

 

SEE ALSO:

  • Holiday Hostess Gift Ideas [Fall/Winter]
  • 11 Fun & Easy Ways to Enjoy the Holiday More
  • Holiday Songs Our Family is Listening To [PLAYLIST]
  • Mom Resources
  • Gift Guides

 

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  1. Candie says

    November 8, 2018 at 11:04 am

    Hi Janine – Loved your latest post!!! Such a great idea putting all three activities together. Just wanted you to know I printed (5) copies of your Gingerbread Man picture so I could give all of my 5 beautiful grandchildren a copy !!! Maybe then can stay busy coloring while the grown ups cook a wonderful festive Thanksgiving meal. Thanks for the great idea.
    LOVE YOUR POSTS !!!!
    p.s. love your pictures… ADORABLE !

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    • meatballmom says

      December 3, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Candie,
      Thank you so much! I’m so happy you loved the printable–hope you had a great Thanksgiving! (Great idea of using the picture to keep them busy while cooking dinner:)) And as always, thanks for following along here!

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      • Candie says

        December 4, 2018 at 9:59 am

        Hi Janine – It is turning out to be a busy – but beautiful holiday season. Gingerbread pics were a hit!!! Now to try out your suggestions of holiday music for the grandkids. I am confident the music will be fun for all the kids! Thanks again… Wishing you and your family a safe and wonderful holiday.

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  2. Candie says

    December 4, 2018 at 9:59 am

    Hi Janine – It is turning out to be a busy – but beautiful holiday season. Gingerbread pics were a hit!!! Now to try out your suggestions of holiday music for the grandkids. I am confident the music will be fun for all the kids! Thanks again… Wishing you and your family a safe and wonderful holiday.

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