Kohls!!!

Okay, I am trying to make up for some of the Fridays I was sick and unable to update the blog with my favorite things.  This one might sound a little crazy if you aren't familiar with Kohl's and their Kohl's Cares for Kids items.  As an Alaskan, I was completely unaware of these wonderful items for way too long.  Now, I am reduced to finding the previous items on ebay.  That is why I, now, periodically check Kohl's website to see if they have a new collection available.

One of my favorite things is Kohl's Cares for Kids books and plush toys.  They are adorable.  Kohls will choose an author and sell a selection of books and a toy that matches.  The books are always larger than average hardcover books with dust jackets and the plush toys are always even bigger than the books.  I have never been disappointed with their items.  And the best part of all . . . . they are only $5.00 each. 

This month is our Dr. Seuss month and Kohls has done several Dr. Seuss theme sets so we have books and toys from multiple Dr. Seuss books. 

Oh Say Can You Say

Horton Hears a Who

I have several of the plush toys around the classroom this month and we use them as part of our story time each day.  The children get to have the toy sit on their desk if they can answer review questions from the story or if they are listening well.  They love the toys and I love the books.  It is a win win win!!!

I have a huge plastic storage container in the garage full of Kohl's plush toys.  I just pull them out as we read new books.  I have a moose for If You Give a Moose a Muffin, a cat for If You Give a Cat a Cupcake, A pig for If You Give . . . Well, you get the idea.  We also have a great collection of Eric Carle plush toys to go along with our Eric Carle theme coming up in November, which goes along nicely with my next 'favorite things' post coming up this Friday so be sure to check back to find out what my favorite thing of the week will be this Friday.

P.S. I would love to hear what some of your favorite things are around the house or for school.  I am always looking for ways to improve our household routines or organization.