Can you believe Christmas is already just a few days away?!? If you're looking for a last minute craft to keep the kiddos busy before winter break, check out this adorable reindeer craft Rachelle featured over at What the Teacher Wants! How to Complete the Craft Make sure you have a supply of Candy Canes and cherry Dum Dums ready! To start, supply each child with a piece of red or green card stock that will serve as the background. Then have students trace the reindeer pattern onto brown...
This paper plate Christmas tree craft is simple, festive, and perfect for crafters big and small! Inspired by this craft from Rachel over at I Heart Crafty Things, we tailored the supply list to fit what we found in our craft closet and think it turned out pretty good! Materials paper plate scissors green tissue paper craft glue paint brush yellow and brown construction paper assorted buttons Creating the Tree Cut the paper plate into thirds. Collage each section with pieces...
I don't know how you feel, but in my opinion gift wrapping supplies have become crazy expensive! If you have a treat to send home with your kiddos before winter break and want to add something extra special to the packaging, give this super cute snowman gift bag featured by Debbie on RainbowsWithinReach a try! A Quick How To for Assembling the Bag You'll need to start with a white paper bag (the size of the bag will depend on what treats you are sending home). Next, draw a square on black...
These simple craft stick snowflakes, inspired by the adorable button snowflakes we found over at Red Ted Art, would make a great addition to your crafting plans this winter! Perfect as a holiday project, or even homemade gift, these ornaments not only make fun Christmas decorations, they'll also add a festive touch throughout the winter season! Materials craft sticks (3 for each ornament) white craft paint paint brush craft glue white/clear beads and buttons white/silver craft...
Wondering how to keep your kiddos busy on winter break? We had a blast crafting this adorable {and super simple!} footprint penguin that we found over at Little Family Fun and we think it would be a great way to keep your little ones occupied on a cold winter day! Materials black, white, and orange construction paper wiggle eyes craft glue craft scissors Creating the Penguins Start by placing the black construction paper on the floor, inviting your kiddos to trace their foot onto...
Looking for a craft that incorporates fun and learning? This marshmallow snowman craft is just the project! We found this gem over at Hands On: As We Grow and couldn't wait to give it a try! The best part - as your kiddos 'build' their snowpeople, they'll strengthen fine motor coordination and can also build early math skills. For example; Students can predict/estimate how many marshmallows it will take to create the snowman. As Allison over at No Time For Flash Cards did, you...
The picture is a bit blurry (so it might be hard to make out all the details), but we're certain that this simple, yet unique winter display would make a great addition to any classroom! It's not holiday specific - so the board could be put up early December and kept up through the new year - and its simplicity allows for easy creation and decorating. Hand Print Christmas Tree While the original display makes use of an adult hand print, we suggest getting your students involved in the...
Looking for a door decoration that will get you through winter, and could absolutely win any door decoration contest your school may have? Then check out this adorable 3-dimensional snowman put together by Ms. Kelly at the University of Alabama Child Development Center! 3D Snowman Craft To create the 3-dimensional snowman, you will need three different size white paper (or plastic) cups and a stapler. Start by creating your bottom layer with the largest size cup, stapling the cups together...
How stinkin' cute is this walk-in igloo that was put together by Ms. Kelly at the University of Alabama Child Development Center? It would make a perfect addition to your school or daycare's winter theme! And, added bonus: the kiddos can actually walk through, giving them something to do while mom or dad is checking them in! How To Assemble the Igloo Step 1: Create a base layer of milk jugs (make sure the caps are facing inward). Before attaching the jugs together for the first layer, lay...
We adore this mod Christmas tree craft we found at Parents.com! With the circles in various shades of green, the sprinkle-like "ornaments", and the clothespin trunk - what's not to love?! Supplies You'll Need Circle paper punches of various sizes Green card stock {various shades} Small circle stickers in assorted colors {or a single paper punch and card stock in various colors} Star stickers Natural wood clothespins Click here to view the recommended products for this...
The picture is a bit blurry (so it might be hard to make out all the details), but we're certain that this simple, yet unique winter display would make a great addition to any classroom! It's not holiday specific - so the board could be put up early December and kept up through the new year - and its simplicity allows for easy creation and decorating. Hand Print Christmas Tree While the original display makes use of an adult hand print, we suggest getting your students involved in the...
The KinderGals, Kim and Megan, never disappoint when we need fun activities on the fly! Here are several awesome math and literacy activities from Kim's 'Hooray for Martin Luther King (MLK) Day' packet!
The story of Dr. King offers a powerful example of how one person who stands up for what they believe in/what is right can make a difference. As you explore the life of Martin Luther King Jr this January...
MLK Day is right around the corner and we've been busy trying to find some last minute {and simple!} ideas that you can use in the classroom as you and your kiddos explore the life and legacy of this important historical figure! * * * What the Teacher Wants!, a fabulous created by the talented Natalie and Rachelle, is another go-to resource when we're looking for new ideas! We peeked into Rachelle's classroom and here's what she has going on for MLK Day... Portrait...
The holiday season is a great time for fun, student created bulletin boards! We found this adorable design over at Little Illuminations, blog created by early childhood teacher, Ayn Colsh, and think it would make a fun hallway/door decoration for Christmas. Not only does it provide a fun snowy day craft for your kiddos, it's sure to be enjoyed by parents, peers, and others who venture down the hallway!
We found this awesome nativity scene bulletin board while perusing Pinterest - it comes from Jo Place and her awesome kiddos! We love the mix of textures, colors, and the fact that it offers a collaborative project for your students to work on leading up to Christmas!
The picture is a bit blurry (so it might be hard to make out all the details), but we're certain that this simple, yet unique winter display would make a great addition to any classroom! It's not holiday specific - so the board could be put up early December and kept up through the new year - and its simplicity allows for easy creation and decorating. Hand Print Christmas Tree While the original display makes use of an adult hand print, we suggest getting your students involved in the...
We adore this mod Christmas tree craft we found at Parents.com! With the circles in various shades of green, the sprinkle-like "ornaments", and the clothespin trunk - what's not to love?! Supplies You'll Need Circle paper punches of various sizes Green card stock {various shades} Small circle stickers in assorted colors {or a single paper punch and card stock in various colors} Star stickers Natural wood clothespins Click here to view the recommended products for this...
Need a parent gift idea for Valentine's Day? Here are two great ideas from Rachelle over at What the Teacher Wants! Pretty Poems For the younger set, this activity offers a festive way to review sight words, learn new vocabulary, and build handwriting skills. (This is, after all, a gift for their parents. They'll want to make sure everything is done just right!) For the older set, it can offer a fun mini-lesson on poetry. Perhaps, in place of the cutesy rhyme, you might consider having...
Annie Moffatt of The Moffatt Girls not only has the cutest kiddos, she also comes up with some of the cutest crafts, worksheets, and lessons! Seriously, if you haven't visited her site, please do! You are sure to find the resources she shares inspiring! We love this super easy and fun felt heart craft (or as she calls it, a 'Valentine cuddly'!) that would make the perfect Valentine's Day gift! Materials felt sheets single hole punch yarn plastic needle {optional} quilt batting...
