Culture Day At School

6/25/2019

This week marked culture week at my son Hayden’s school. As a parent, I was encouraged to bring a little bit of Hayden’s background into his classroom. That got my wheels spinning. Hayden’s father is English, so I figured…royal family, scones and afternoon tea. That sums it up, right? Lol. Well, maybe for a room full of toddlers. I don’t think Brexit would have been an appropriate topic of discussion.

And what would a visit to school be without the perfect book to read to the class?

Toddler Tea Party
We had a fantastic time. I searched for a book that would be the ultimate treat for this group of two-year-olds. I landed on BUNNIES FOR TEA by Kate Stone. It’s a wonderful board book, shaped like a teacup. The rhyming language and simplistic story were exactly what I needed for this group. They loved it and I was able to hold their attention!

What would a tea party be without something a little fancy? I found these awesome, easy-to-assemble glitter crowns from Target in a 12-pack for $3.00. The little kiddos looked so cute wearing them on their heads. And they all felt special for a day. The package says 3 years old+, but they worked perfectly. I even sported one on my head the entire morning.

Instead of tea, I went with white grape juice, and let their imaginations run wild. I think for an older group, you can definitely opt for a decaf iced tea or iced-tea/lemonade mixture. But, I didn’t think real tea would be a pleaser for notoriously picky toddlers.

You can find some paper coffee/tea cups with handles at PartyCity.com.

And finally, I went with Social Tea Biscuits from Nabisco. But if you’re looking to recreate this for your child’s classroom or party, you could use scones, finger sandwiches, or any kind of cookie, really. Have fun with it!

It was a really lovely day and a memory I will cherish always.