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This adorable bear is 9.75″ h X 7.5″ w. After your children weave the arrow through the openings in the heart, they can use glue sticks to fasten the heart to the front of the bear. A small heart-shaped sticker and self-adhesive googly eyes are provided for the bear’s face.
This big turkey has brightly colored ribbons woven across his feathers. Use school glue or tape to hold the ribbons in place. Cut the hearts you receive in half to form the turkey’s red wattle. Glue it on with a glue stick or school glue. The eye is self-adhesive and is ready to put in place.
Please email your request by October 17, 2025.
Suggested Books
Turkey Goes to School
by Wendi Silvano
Preschool – 2nd Grade
Taylor the Thankful Turkey
by Sonica Ellis
2-7 Years Old
Never Ever Tickle a Turkey
by Adam Wallace
2-7 Years Old
Turkey Trouble
by Wendi Silvano
Preschool – 2nd Grade
Deb’s craft projects feature shapes made by the System’s die cutting equipment. Our intent is to save our CPLS librarians valuable time each month. Place your order for the craft materials before the posted deadline by emailing Deb at cplsasst@gmail.com. There is no charge for this service.
The Preschool Projects are provided for the months of September through May. Since we work one month ahead, this is the last craft for this session. Watch for the September craft on August 1st.
This butterfly has her own personality, and she is ready to fly into spring. Your preschoolers will need school glue to attach the wings (handprints) to the craft stick. If you choose, you could provide markers to color the craft stick. We will send googly eyes, a half chenille stem, and stickers to complete each craft.
The deadline to request the butterfly craft is April 21, 2025.
Here are some books that Deb recommends for your story time.
My, Oh My–A Butterfly! All About Butterflies, by Tish Rabe
(The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)
3-6 years old
Pinkalicious and the Little Butterfly
by Victoria Kann
3-5 years old
Explore My World Butterflies
by Marfe Ferguson Delano
2-6 years old
This colorful and fuzzy caterpillar is not only easy to make, but also fun to play with! Use school glue to attach the 6″ puppet handle to the cardstock caterpillar. Then glue on the colorful 1″ pom poms, and the fun begins.
Order your craft supplies by emailing Deb at cplsasst@gmail.com by March 18, 2025.
Here are some books Deb recommends for your story time.
Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
1-3 years
Jack and the Caterpillar by Bryan Fleegel
2-8 years
Caterpillar to Butterfly by Laura Marsh
3-6 years
Monarch Butterfly by Gail Gibbons
4-8 years
These craft projects feature shapes made by the System’s die cutting equipment. Our intent is to save our CPLS librarians valuable time each month. Place your order for the craft materials before the posted deadline by emailing Deb at cplsasst@gmail.com. There is no charge for this service.
These five little snowmen are in a snow globe made with two colors of cardstock. The base needs to be trimmed with scissors on the dotted line and then the three pieces can be assembled with school glue or glue sticks. The children will need a crayon or marker to add the faces and hats. Snowflake stickers are provided.
Please email your request early since Deb will be out of the office close to the holidays.
Deadline: December 17th.
Recommended Story Time books:
How to Catch a Snowman by Adam Wallace
3-6 years old
The Snow Thief by Alice Heming
4-8 years old
Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright
3-6 years old
Get ready for October with this spooky craft. Please email Deb at cplsasst@gmail.com with the number of craft kits you need.
The children will assemble this quick and easy craft with the glue of your choice. This project will fit on an 8.5″ x 11″ background sheet of your choice. The design is 7.5″ w x 8″ h. The order deadline is September 23, 2024. There is no charge for this service.
Batty Book Suggestions:
Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
Preschool – 3rd Grade
Fiona the Fruit Bat by Dan Riskin
Preschool – 2nd Grade
Bats at the Library by Brian Lies
Preschool – 3rd Grade
Bats at the Beach by Brian Lies
Preschool – 3rd Grade
These craft projects feature shapes made by the System’s die cutting
equipment. Our intent is to save our CPLS librarians valuable time
each month. Place your order for the craft materials before the
posted deadline by emailing Deb at cplsasst@gmail.com. There is no
charge for this service.
This adorable fox, made out of fall leaves cut from cardstock, is quick
and easy to put together. The children will use school glue or glue sticks to
attach the ears, the eyes, and the black pom pom nose. The finished size
of this craft is 4″ w x 5″ h. Please let us know how many you need for your
class by August 19th.
Book Suggestions:
Lawrence in the Fall
by Matthew Farina (ages 3-5 yrs.)
Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
(ages 3-5 yrs. – 3rd grade)
Leaves Fall Down by Lisa Bullard
(ages 3-5 yrs.)
These craft projects feature shapes made by the System’s die cutting equipment. Our intent is to save our CPLS librarians valuable time each month. Place your order for the craft materials before the posted deadline by emailing Deb at cplsasst@gmail.com. There is no charge for this service.
Every preschooler loves to make something pretty to give Mom. This month’s craft in a variety of colors is perfect for that. The children will use a glue stick to attach the tulip to the stem and the stem to the flowerpot. Then, they can decorate the pot with the provided self-adhesive dots. This craft is 4.5″ w x 8″ h.
Book Suggestions:
Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson
Plants in Spring by Martha Rustad
Please let us know how many you need for your class by April 22nd.
This is the last craft we are providing for this preschool year. See you in August with a September activity.
The craft for March is a “Cat in the Hat” hat that is 8″w x 10″h. The children will be able to use markers or crayons to add color to the white cardstock hat-shaped cut out. Punch a hole in this versatile project to hang it from the ceiling or post it on your bulletin board. A band could be added and then be worn as a hat. You could even write the children’s favorite Dr. Seuss titles on the white stripes. Please let us know how many white cardstock hats you need for your children by February 19th.
Place your order for the craft materials before the posted deadline by emailing Deb at cplsasst@gmail.com. There is no charge for this service.
Book Suggestions:
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss
or any other book by Dr. Seuss!
Here at the System Office we know that time is valuable. Saving our CPLS librarians time is the driving force behind this popular System Service. The cardstock and pompom mitten project for January went over really well and now, it is time to start thinking about February.
The craft for February is called “Puppy Love.” Deb will use the System’s Die Cutting Equipment to cut the cardstock hearts from assorted colors. You will use scissors, glue, a black marker, and the provided stickers to complete this project. It is 8.25″ wide by 5.5″ high when finished.
Place your order for the craft by emailing Deb at cplsasst@gmail.com. Tell Deb how many preschoolers you have and she will get the craft kit to you ASAP. There is no charge for this service. The deadline for the Puppy Love craft is January 29, 2024.
Book Suggestions:
Biscuit’s Valentine’s Day by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Pat Schories
Love is My Favorite Thing by Emma Chichester Clark