Materials
chart paper
broad multi-colored marker
chart stand
markers or crayons
Instructions
1. when you have a few extra moments between activities, have the children sit
in a circle. Show them how to pat their thighs and clap their hands. Repeat
until they are able to do this. Start the patting rhythm and say the chant.
Teacher: Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
Teacher: (child's name) stole the cookie from the cookie jar!
Child: Who, me?
Group: Yes, you!
Child: Couldn't be!
Group: Then who?
Child: (another child's name) stole the cookie from the cookie jar!
2. Repeat this until it is time for the next activity, or until everyone has had a
turn. When done give children a handful of alphabet crackers to eat.
More to do Writing: Ask children to write their names with alphabet cookies, exchanging
letters when necessary.
