Gingerbread Village -Early Learners Activity Plan

1. Gingerbread Town Explorers
A festive, sensory-based activity guide that invites young children to explore through touch, movement, and discovery.
 
Children will engage in activities such as:
Exploring cinnamon-scented playdough and soft gingerbread textures
Crawling, rolling, and reaching during “Run, Run Gingerbread Man” movement play
Participating in simple sink-and-float experiments using gingerbread-themed items
Sorting and scooping soft materials to strengthen fine motor skills
Enjoying bubble play and outdoor movement while tracking motion and cause-and-effect
 
These activities support early problem-solving, motor development, sensory exploration, and social interaction in a playful, age-appropriate way.
 
2. Frosty Friends and Family
A cozy, winter-themed activity guide focused on comfort, connection, and early social-emotional growth.
 
Children will participate in activities such as:
Listening to winter-themed books like Hello, Snow! and The Snowy Day to support early language development
Creating snow-inspired art using finger paint, stamps, and handprints
Exploring sensory bottles, texture boards, and soft materials
Engaging in gentle gross motor activities like penguin waddles and scarf dancing
Enjoying calm moments with cuddle time, music, and shared routines
 
These experiences support emotional security, sensory awareness, early communication, and physical development.
 
Both PDF guides are designed for ages 9 months–early 2 years and focus on play-based, developmentally appropriate learning using simple materials and flexible routines.
 
Activities are easy to adapt and designed for childcare programs, early learning settings, and families.