Gingerbread Houses will adorn many kids’ homes
Redwood Falls Gazette
Redwood Area Early Childhood was able to provide an “at home” family learning experience for families with children, age five and younger, within Redwood Area School District when they gave out free Gingerbread House Kits on Thursday, Dec. 17.
The gingerbread house kits giveaway was a COVID-19 safe event. Families signed up in advance to pick up the kits at school. The teachers decorated the outside of the school entrance for early childhood at Reede Gray Elementary school to look like a real gingerbread house lights and all.
The gingerbread house kits were provided to kids and families, drive-up style. Kara Kuehn, Early Childhood coordinator, said they wanted to do something for the kids and community because it’s been a hard year with the kids doing distant learning.
The Batesville Area Arts Council has created Gingerbread House Kits this year in place of their annual Gingerbread House Workshop. The kits are available now, while supplies last, and are recommended for all ages! The kits contain step-by-step instructions, and all supplies needed to create your house, including a full tub of frosting, and individually wrapped candy & treats. You can purchase a kit for $10 at the BAAC Gallery on Main (226 E Main St) during regular gallery hours. Visit batesvilleareaartscouncil.org for more information, and to reserve your gingerbread house kit today. This program is sponsored by First Community Bank, and all printing was donated by Batesville Printing.
By Kitty O Neal, News 93.1 KFBK
Dec 11, 2020
The kits come complete with everything you need to create your own Gingerbread House masterpiece:
baked gingerbread pieces for constructing your home
a miniature gingerbread person and gingerbread Christmas tree
two piping bags filled with white royal icing
an assortment of pre-made fondant elements to accessorize your home including a door, holiday wreath, reindeer, and assorted holiday candies including gum drops and miniature candy canes
Basic assembly instructions are included, however, the decoration is up to you!
The Gingerbread House Kits are $29.95 and available in the store (limited quantities) for purchase, or order online with 48 hours advance notice at www.freeportbakery.com.