Humpty Dumpty Crafts
Below you will find some projects and activities centered around the nursery rhyme "Humpty Dumpty." Keep in mind that this theme page is really aimed at younger children, up to about age 5. Don't be fooled into thinking that these projects and activities are too simple for this age group. Young children thrive on simplicity - it gives them the opportunity to work independently, to understand the task at hand, and to "own" their work. Immersing them in projects and activities that center around a particular theme allows them to gain a greater understanding of the theme and internalize it.
For parents or caregivers, working around a theme makes it easier to craft with your kids. Things will be more organized, and you won't have as much trouble coming up with ideas. In addition, you can plan out a few days ahead of time what you want to do with your child.
The Nursery Rhyme
Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty,
The cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon.
The little dog laughed,
To see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
Theme Craft Projects, Recipes, and Printables
Easy Egg-ceptional Experiments - There are lots of easy and fun science experiments that you can do involving eggs. Even younger kids will get a kick out of some of them, although they won't understand the "science" behind the trick. Here's a few we've come up with.
Composite Eggs - These eggs are super simple to make and they really take on a life of their own when younger children get involved. This is a great activity to provide a wide range of tactile experiences for little kids, and they'll be proud of their creations.
Other Theme Resources
Humpty Dumpty - for very young children.
Humpty Dumpty - for preschoolers.
My First Real Mother Goose Board Book
The New Adventures of Mother Goose
Sylvia Long's Mother Goose
Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose EverOr Search Amazon for More Resources...
