Inside: Some pinterest Christmas inspiration. Three fabulous art projects for kids. Hello! I’m posting my 3 favourite pinterest pics for December. My picks are all art related because that’s what inspires me the most at Christmas time. I could seriously do art all day long if I could get away with it:) My first choice is this sweet snowman from … Read more
Inside: 10 easy low prep Christmas gifts kids can make! Here in Victoria we have less than 3 weeks before Christmas vacation begins! Like most teachers, I like to bring in some supplies so the kids can make, bake and create fabulous gifts for their parents. But what I DON’T want are any presents that are expensive, messy or time-consuming. … Read more
Inside: Directions for making beautiful tissue trees for Christmas. We just finished creating some beautiful tissue Christmas trees. They’re in the gym right now as part of the decorations for our concert tomorrow. I found the idea from Jill at Mrs. T’s First Grade Class. While it was definitely an easy project, be sure to allow yourself two-days for all … Read more
Did you know that first graders have excellent problem-solving powers? My class figured out LOTS of great ways to save Santa should he ever find himself stuck in the chimney! They would use ropes, ladders, toilet plungers, soap and oil. One creative person decided that he would feed Santa many cookies to make him even fatter in the hopes that … Read more
Inside: An easy Christmas gift and card for kids to make plus a book review: The Christmas Wish. I know I’m a little late … okay, a LOT late for the Christmas posts but I haven’t had any time until now! Here are the gifts my kids made for their parents. I just love these! Mostly because they’re so cute, … Read more
Inside: 15 beautiful Christmas art works by kids. I was wandering through our school today admiring all the beautiful Christmas art. I think we have some very talented teachers and students. Hope you enjoy these and that you’re inspired to try one or two with your own students! This gorgeous winter scene was created using a variety of techniques. The … Read more
Inside: Christmas activities in our Grade 1 classroom. Last night our school had a Christmas Dance instead of a concert. I have to say I was happily surprised at how much fun it was! One of our Kindergarten teachers was the DJ (an amazing one I might add) and he had the coolest lighting system ~ a very disco feel. … Read more
Inside: A free Christmas writing template and links to Christmas book freebies. Hello! Two years ago I made a couple of little Christmas books that I read to my class over the days leading up to Christmas break. Both these books are patterned after Eric Carle’s Brown Bear, Brown Bear. Click here for Santa Claus, Santa Claus book link. Click … Read more
Are you looking for the Leprechauns are Marching poem? For some weird reason my pin titles aren’t matching my links on Pinterest. But don’t worry, you can find the Leprechaun poem right here. Christmas Addition: I’m having a hard time fitting in math with Christmas break so close and the kids so excited. Oh yeah! And the snow we got … Read more