KNI Grateful Giving Insert

K ids Ni ght I n Box

Hey there kiddos!

We are s o e x c i te d f o r y o u to en jo y th is Kid s N ig h t I n Bo x! In t hi s box, we are goi ng t o talk ab ou t th e j o y g i vi n g to o th er s can b r in g u s an d w h y we shoul d be grat e ful for t he thi ngs we h a v e . T h e h o l i d ay s eas o n is a g r eat time to b r ing happi ne ss t o t hose around us t hrou gh g i f ts, k i n d a c ti o n s o r w o r d s , o r ju s t b y s h o w in g t he m l ove ! Thi s se ason i s als o a p erfe c t ti m e to th i nk ab o u t all w e h ave an d b e g r ate ful .

A d u l ts , p l e a s e r e a d t h e f ol l ow i n g i n stru cti on s i n ten ded specifically for you: W e l com e ! As a l w a ys , w e a r e so e xc i te d f or y ou to c om pl e te this Kids Night I n Box with y our l i t t l e o n e( s ) . I n t h i s b o x, we hope to e nc our a ge ki ddos to have a giving heart this hol i d ay s e a s o n . I t c a n b e ea sy to ge t wr a ppe d up i n the hol iday spirit but we want to he lp li t t l e o n es t a k e t i me t o thi nk of othe r s. Thr ough d i sc ussing the act of giving, we hop e t o al s o h el p l i t t l e o n e s f i nd gr a ti tud e i n a l l the b l e ssi ngs they have. We hope that this Ki d s N i g h t I n B o x exp e r i e nc e wi l l he l p y ou a nd y our l i tt le one(s) make valuable m e m ori e s t o g et h er .

Eac h m ont h , w e g i ve a w a y a F R E E Ki ds N i ght In Box or S e nso ry Kit to someone who snaps a p i ct ure o f t h ei r l i t t l e o n e(s) e nj oy i ng tha t m onth’s e xpe r i ence. T o qualify, simply post y our p hot o o n I n s t a g r a m o r F a c e book usi ng the ha shta g # KidsNightI nBox. Loc at e any i t ems yo u ma y n e e d a t ki dsn i gh ti n box .com / gi v ing . Feel free to reach out to cu s t om e rs er vi c e@n i g h t i n b o xe s. c om i f y ou ha ve a ny q ue sti ons or concerns.

Hi th er e, k id d o s ! Yo u are l e arni ng about be i ng g r atefu l f o r w h at yo u have and gi vi ng t o ot he rs w ith a h ap p y h ear t. One t hi ng we c an al ways b e g r atef u l f o r is g o od food. We have some d elicio u s r ecip es p lanne d for you t oday. We h o p e yo u en jo y!

Baked Potato Soup R ecipe by: Marina Ma kes P re p t ime: 5 - 7 minutes T ot al t im e: 4 0 - 5 0 minute s

*Disclaimer : Adu lt su pervis ion is highly recommended wh en u sin g t h e kn ife an d s tove* INGRE DIE NTS •

6 sl i c e s of ba c on (ve ge ta r i a n op ti on: l e a ve the ba c on out of the di sh)

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Pa r c hm e nt pa p e r

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3 c up s of r usse t p ota toe s, p e e l e d a nd d i c e d i nto c ube s

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4 Tb sp. of b utte r

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1 / 4 c up of f l our (GF op ti on: a l m ond or r i c e f l our )

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2 cloves of garlic

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5 cups of whole milk

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2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

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1 1/2 tsp. of salt

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1/4 tsp. of ground black pepper

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Shredded cheese for topping

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1-2 green onions, sliced

DIRE CTIONS Alright, let’s get started little chefs! First, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Have your little one(s) line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add the slices of bacon.

Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until crisp.

Next, have your little one(s) peel and chop the potatoes on a cutting board.

Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the butter and let it melt completely. Have your little one(s) add the flour and whisk continuously for about a minute or two. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Have your little one(s) add the milk and continue whisking until the mixture is brought to a boil and thickens. Allow the mixture to boil for about a minute.

Add the broth, salt and pepper and let the mixture come back to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Cook the soup for 40-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Have your little one(s) top the bowl(s) with cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions.

I N GREDIENTS •

4 m e d i u m-s i z ed c o o k i ng a ppl e s of c hoi c e , p e e l e d , c o r ed , a n d d i c e d

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1 t ab les p o o n l emo n j u i c e

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½ t ab l es p o o n b u t t er , m e l te d

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¼ c up l i g h t b r o w n s u g ar

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¼ c up g r a n u l a t ed s u g a r

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¼ t e asp o o n n u t meg

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2 t e as p o o n s g r o u n d c i nna m on

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2 t ab les p o o n s c o r n s t a r c h

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½ t e asp o o n s a l t

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1 p ack a g e f r o z en p u f f p a str y , tha we d

Apple Turnovers

R e c ip e b y: w w w . e r r e n s k i t ch en . co m Pre p t i m e : 15 m i n u t e s To ta l t i m e : 40 m i n u t e s

Fo r th e C r e a m C h e e s e I c in g: •

2 t ab les p o o n s s o ft en ed c r e a m c he e se

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1 t ab les p o o n b u t t er , me l te d

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¼ c up p o w d er ed s u g a r

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½ t e asp o o n va n i l l a

DIRECT IONS Beg in b y p r eh ea t i n g t h e o v e n to 4 0 0 d e gr e e s. The n, c om b i ne the lemon juice and diced ap p le s i n a b o w l t o p r even t the m f r om tur ni ng br own. Add sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nut m e g , s a l t , a n d mel t ed butte r . M i x to c om bi ne . S e t a si d e .

On a f l oure d s u r fa c e, r o l l ea c h she e t of p uf f p a str y to a 1 2 - inch by 12-inch square. C ut e ach s he e t i n t o 4 s q u a r es and m a ke sur e the y sta y c hi l l e d u ntil you are ready to use the m . Once r ea d y, t r a n s fer to a c ooki e she e t l i ne d wi th p a r chment paper. Brush the e d g e s of ea c h s q u a r e w i t h the e gg wa sh a nd ne a tl y p l a c e 1 /3 cup of the apple mixture on hal f of t he s q u a r e.

Fo l d t he p a s t r y d i a g o n a l l y ove r the a p pl e m i xtur e a nd se a l by pressing the edges with a fork . Bru s h t h e t o p w i t h e gg wa sh, a nd m a ke a sm a l l sl i t on the top of each turnover.

Ba k e f or 2 0 mi n u t es , u n t i l br owne d a nd p uf f e d. Le t c ool f or 5 minutes.

FOR T H E C R E A M C HE E S E ICING: Mix t he crea m c h ees e, b u t te r , suga r , a nd va ni l l a ; be a t unti l smooth. Drizzle each turnover w it h ici ng . S er ve w a r m.

HI NT S : A p p l es b r o w n q u i c kl y , so be sur e to c oa t the m wi th lemon juice while you prepare the d oug h. B e c a r ef u l n o t t o ove r f i l l – ove r f i l l i ng the tur novers may cause them to break op e n. Don’ t o ver w o r k t h e pa str y . Puf f p a str y i s de l i c a te - i f you over-roll or use too much for c e , it w i l l l o s e s o me o f t he f l a ki ne ss a nd m a y not p uf f up when baked. A llow the apple turnov e rs t o c o o l s l i g h t l y be f or e se r vi ng – the f i l l i ng wi l l be hot.

TRACTO R MA C HA RV E S T T I M E

activity one

Time Allotted: 4/5

Messiness: 0/5 Objective:

R ea d a stor y tha t ta l ks a bout gi vi ng thanks

Materials: Book De vi c e to a c c e ss the i nte r ne t

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Let’ s Read Locat e y o u r i n c l u d ed F a l l the m e d b ook! F i nd a c om f y sp ot to snuggle up together and b e gi n r ea d i n g . I f a bl e , ta ke tur ns r e a di ng e a c h pa ge .

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L et’ s D is c us s Dis cus s t h e f o l l o w i n g q u esti ons toge the r :

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W ha t a r e a few t h i n gs y ou a r e tha nkf ul f or a nd why ?

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W hy i s i t i mp o r t a n t to gi ve tha nks f or the thi ngs we have?

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H ow c a n b ei n g t h a n kf ul m a ke i t e a si e r to gi ve to others?

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H ow c a n g i vi n g t o o t he r s br i ng us j oy ?

Giv i ng is Bet t e r T han Ge tting W he n w e t a k e t i me t o b e tha nkf ul f or a l l of the thi ngs we have it can be easier to hav e a g i vi n g h ea r t . D u r i n g thi s hol i da y se a son we wa nt to encourage you to be g rat e f ul f o r a l l yo u h a ve, whi l e he l pi ng to br i ng j oy to others. When we give to ot he rs we s h o w t h em o u r l ove a nd c a n m a ke the wor l d a better place.

Tak e t i m e t o h ea d t o k id sn i gh ti n box .com / gi vi n g a nd wa t ch the video titled “G iv ing i s B et t er ” . T h i s i s a swe e t shor t stor y a b out how giving to others can b ring us j o y.

LET’S BA K E

activity two

Messiness: 4/5

Time Allotted: 5/5

Objective : M a k e a yu mmy tr e a t a nd d i sc uss how y ou c a n give through baking

Materials: Cooki e m i x | Gi f t ba g Gi f t ta g | Wr i ti ng ute nsi l (not i nc l uded)

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B a ke Cookie s Loc at e yo u r c o o k i e mi x! R e a d the di r e c ti ons on the b a ck and begin making your c ook i es t o g et h er . W h i le y our c ooki e s a r e b a ki ng, c om p lete the activity below.

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Giv i ng t hroug h B ak ing Bak i ng i s a p er f ec t w a y to gi ve to othe r s. It shows the m that you care enough to t ak e t ime t o p u t i n t h e wor k to m a ke som e thi ng j ust f or t hem. T he best part is w hoe v e r yo u a r e g i vi n g to r e c e i ve s a de l i c i ous tr e a t!

For t hi s a c t i vi t y, yo u w i l l e nj oy som e of the c ooki e s y ou made yourself and give t he re ma i n i n g c o o k i es t o som e one y ou c a r e a b out. Thi nk about who you would li k e t o g i ve yo u r c o o k i es to, the n wr i te the m a note on y our included gift tag.

Onc e t he c o o k i es a r e d o ne , ke e p a f e w c ooki e s to e nj oy yourself and place the re s t i n yo u r fa l l g i f t b a g . S e a l the b a g shut wi th the zi p tie and attach your gift not e . Fin d t i me t o h a n d d e l i ve r the c ooki e s a nd wa tc h the joy you bring that p e rs on!

GIVI NG GA MES

activity three

Messiness: 2/5

Time Allotted: 4/5

Objective: P l a y one se r i ous ga m e a nd one si l l y game

Materials: Board game | Dice | Game Piece Sheet

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Giv i ng G am e R e ad t he s en t en c es b el o w a nd ha ve y our l i ttl e one f i l l i n the blanks. T hen reverse it and ha ve yo u r l i t t l e o ne a sk y ou to f i l l i n the b l a nks.

When you a r e sa d, I give you ______________________________ When you a r e hungr y, I give you ______________________________ When you a r e ha ppy, I give you ______________________________ When you a r e c old, I give you ______________________________ When you a r e lonely, I give you ______________________________ When you a r e m es sy, I give you ______________________________ When you a r e slee py, I give you _ ______________________________ When you a r e gr um py, I give you ______________________________ When you a r e thir s ty, I give you ______________________________ When you a r e hur t , I give you ______________________________

After playing the game, discuss with your little ones how we can give to others in ways other than gifts. We can give our time, our belongings, or ourselves. There are so many people who may not need a gift from you, but instead need you to show them love through your words or actions!

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Ma king M em o r i e s A s m e nt i o n ed a b o ve, t h e r e a r e tons of wa y s to gi ve to others besides gifts. A p e rf e ct w a y t o g i ve t o l o ve d one s i s b y m a ki ng m e m or i e s together. Memories can b e k e p t fo r ever a n d yo u a r e showi ng y our l ove by sp e ndi ng quality time with that p e rs on.

M any t imes , s h a r i n g l a u ghte r a nd good ti m e s wi th p e opl e you love can be the v e ry b e s t g i f t . G et r ea d y to m a ke som e m e m or i e s thr ough this next game! Grab y our “Tu r k eys a n d P u mp ki ns” boa r d ga m e , ga m e pi e c e sheet, and included dice.

Tak e t ur n s r o l l i n g t h e d i c e a nd m ovi ng f or wa r d the a m ount of spaces you rolled w hi l e d o i n g t h e p r o mp t s on the sp a c e y ou l a nd on. If y ou land on a pumpkin you g e t t o cl i mb a h ea d o n t h e l a dde r , b ut i f y ou l a nd on a turkey you have to slide d ow n t h e s l i d e! H a ve fu n a nd c he r i sh thi s ti m e toge the r .

G RATI TUDE IN GI V I N G

activity four

Time Allotted: 4/5

Messiness: 4/5 Objective:

T a k e a mo men t to f i nd gr a ti tud e i n the thi ngs y ou have and discuss t h e c o nne c ti on be twe e n be i ng gr a te f ul and giving

Materials: S tr a ws | Cr a f t Ki t Gi vi ng Cha l l e nge S he e t

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G rat it ude Ga me Som e t h i n g t h a t c a n h e l p m a ke gi vi ng to othe r s m or e f un is when we are grateful f or t he t h i n g s w e h a ve. Bi g or sm a l l , we shoul d ta ke ti me to be thankful for all of t he t hi n g s w e h a ve i n o ur l i ve s. We ha ve a ga m e tha t will help you take a moment t o t hi n k o f a l l t h e b l es si ngs y ou ha ve .

To p lay, h o l d a l l o f t h e str a ws i n y our ha nd a nd d r op th em onto a flat surface, al l ow i n g t h em t o fa l l a t r a ndom . Ta ke tur ns se l e c ti ng a straw from the pile. T he k e y is t o p i c k u p yo u r str a w wi thout m ovi ng a ny of the other straws. I f another s t raw mo ves t h en yo u l ose y our tur n a nd d o not ge t to collect your straw.

If y ou a r e a b l e t o p i c k up a str a w wi thout m a ki ng a ny of the other straws move, t he n y o u c o l l ec t t h a t s t r a w a nd use the c ol or c ha r t be l ow to say something you are g ra t efu l f o r , a c c o r di ng to the c ol or str a w y ou c ol l e cted. Whoever has the m os t st r a w s a t t h e en d of the ga m e i s the wi nne r !

COLOR CH ART: R ed: N a m e a pe r son y ou a r e tha nkful for O r a n ge: N a m e a p l a c e y ou a r e tha nkful for Y e l l ow : N a m e a thi ng y ou a r e tha nk ful for B r ow n : N a m e a f ood y ou a r e tha nkful for Green : N a m e a ny thi ng of y our c h oice

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G rat it ude Cr af t N ow p u l l o u t yo u r i n c l ude d c r a f t k i t ! U se t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s to p ut t he cra ft k i t t o g et h er . The n use a w ri t ing u t en s i l t o w r i t e (or dr a w a p i ct ure o f ) a f ew t h i n g s i n y our l i f e t hat y o u a r e g r a t ef u l f or . H a ng up y our f i n i s h ed w o r k s o m e whe r e i n y our h o me a s a r emi n de r of a l l the b l e s s in g s yo u h a ve!

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G iv ing Chall e ng e W e w a n t t o en d t h i s expe r i e nc e b y gi vi ng y ou som e thi ng that goes beyond the b ox . In yo u r b o x w i l l f i nd a Gi vi ng Cha l l e nge S he e t. Complete the sheet by writing out d iff er en t w a ys yo u c a n gi ve to othe r s d ur i ng thi s ho liday season - be specific!

Chal l en g e yo u r s el f t o com p l e te a l l the ta sks be f or e De cember 24th. You got this!

W e w a n t t o en c o u r a g e y ou to ha ve a gi vi ng he a r t thi s h oliday season! I t can be e as y t o t h i n k a b o u t t h e gi f ts y ou m a y r e c e i ve , b ut whe n you take time to think of w ay s yo u c a n g i ve, yo u c a n m a ke a d i f f e r e nc e i n the l i ves of others.

R EF LECTIO N En d t his bo x by discus s i ng the s e q ue s ti o ns w i th you r l i t t l e o n e ( s ) : •

Wha t go o d things c o m e f ro m g i vi ng to o the rs ?

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Why is it impo r tan t to b e g rate f ul f o r the thi ng s w e h a v e ?

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How ca n yo u ha ve a g i vi ng he art thi s ho l i d ay s e a s o n ?

WAYS TO CO NTINUE Keep y our little o ne( s ) e ng age d and i nte re s te d i n g r a t e f u l g i v i n g a f t e r y o u com p le te yo ur Kids Ni ght I n B o x.

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Chec k out these mov ie s: The L o rax, Th e G rin c h, T h e In cr ed i b l e s , F r e e Wil ly, Robinhood

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Do na te toys to c hild re n in n e e d

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Take food to a food b an k

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M ake a loved one a ho m e m ad e gif t

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Cook a dinner for a f am ily in n e e d

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