{"title":"December Crafts","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"beautiful-craft-stick-snowflake-ornament-craft-a6901","title":"Beautiful Craft Stick Snowflake Ornament Craft!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ornaments-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese simple craft stick snowflakes, inspired by the adorable button snowflakes we found over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.redtedart.com\/2012\/11\/28\/snowflakes-crafts-buttons\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRed Ted Art\u003c\/a\u003e, 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft sticks (3 for each ornament)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewhite craft paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epaint brush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft glue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewhite\/clear beads and buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewhite\/silver craft puffs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eiridescent glitter {optional}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreating the Ornaments\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStart by painting the craft sticks with white craft paint. [NOTE: If you plan to use glitter, sprinkle it onto the craft sticks while the paint is still wet\/tacky.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ornaments-Step1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOnce dry, glue the craft sticks together to create a snowflake shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ornaments-Step2a.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ornaments-Step2b.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhen the glue has set, use the beads, buttons, and craft puffs to decorate the snowflake shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ornaments-Step3a.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ornaments-Step3b.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFinally, attach a piece of ribbon to the decorated snowflakes and use them to decorate! They fit perfectly on the Christmas tree, but they'd also look great strung together to create a garland, hung on a window, or even hung from the ceiling!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ornaments-Step4-Edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1721312968729,"sku":"A6901","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Ornaments-Cover.jpg?v=1522258129"},{"product_id":"christmas-brings-elves-swirls-of-color-a1054","title":"Elves \u0026 Presents Winter Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-633 \" title=\"December Elf Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/December-Elf-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Christmas Elves Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lilteacher.com | Renée Glashow\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Christmas season brings with it vibrant colors, sensational characters, and a sense of anticipation, making decorating for this holiday exciting and fun! Here's a fantastic (and festive!) Elf-themed display from Renée Glashow, educator and creator of the site \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lilteacher.com\/bulletinboards.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMiss Renée’s Kindergarten Pad\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChristmas Gift Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo duplicate the crafts made by Miss. Glashow's students, provide each child with a square or rectangular piece of construction paper or card stock as well as squeeze bottles of paint. Invite students to fold their \"present\" in half, creasing it, then decorate only one side using the bottles of paint. Encourage them to make various designs with the paint (i.e. large and small dots, squiggle lines, swirls, zig zags, etc.). For best results, have students use one color at a time. When finished with the color, demonstrate how to re-fold the paper along the crease, press firmly, and unfold to reveal the \"mirrored\" design. Invite students to repeat this process with each different color. When their prints have dried, provide students with gift bows and tags to complete their Christmas gifts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou might also consider:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding students with scraps of colorful wrapping paper to collage onto their gift cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving students collage their gift cutouts with scraps of art tissue paper (in assorted colors) that have been rolled into balls or bunched up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSwirls of Color Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Holiday Gifts in SWIRLS of COLOR, Bring Joy to One Another\" - Miss. Glashow printed the title onto a scroll cutout to be \"held\" by the elves, but you could also use traditional letters or word processing software to create the lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter or Christmas-themed bulletin board border with a homemade icicle border (made from white bulletin board paper) to be hung at the top of the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Elves. These simple elf shapes are fairly easy to freehand; all you need are a few basic shapes. For the girl elf you'll need - one triangle body, two long, thin rectangle legs, two rectangle arms, one large circle head. For the boy elf all you need to do is swap out a large rectangle for the body and keep the other shapes the same. Add pointed elf shoes, hands (optional), hair, elf ears, a face, and an elf hat and you're set! You can draw all this on white bulletin board paper and color it in, or create the pieces from colored construction paper and use markers to add embellishments where needed. 2) The Gifts. Use your students' creations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this design by Miss. Glashow! So festive and fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by and be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eTake a look at our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher store\u003c\/a\u003e, mpmSchoolSupplies.com. There you can find all kinds of educational supplies including everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom rugs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-505-alphabet-rugs.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ealphabet carpet\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-46-arts-crafts-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart supplies for teachers\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097010713,"sku":"A1054","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/December-Elf-Board.jpg?v=1522781652"},{"product_id":"have-a-sweet-christmas-a1058","title":"Have A Sweet Christmas! Peppermint Candy Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-716 \" title=\"Have a Sweet Christmas\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Have-a-Sweet-Christmas.jpg\" alt=\"Peppermint Candies Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: myteacherpages.com | Vicky Moore\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas is the time of year for family, food, and fun - and don't forget the sweet treats! Vicky Moore, California first grade teacher and creator of the teacher page \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.myteacherpages.com\/webpages\/vmoore3\/bulletin_boards.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Moore's Busy Bees\u003c\/a\u003e, shares a great holiday themed bulletin board she found at\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/my.att.net\/p\/s\/community.dll?ep=87\u0026amp;subpageid=85299\u0026amp;ck=\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e Classroom Displays and Bulletin Boards\u003c\/a\u003e that appeals to the eyes \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the sweet tooth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChristmas Candy Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part about this bulletin board is that you can have your students do most of the work! Provide each student with a 4\" x 1\" Styrofoam craft disc. Invite them to trace the disc onto a piece of white card stock, cutting out the circle. Using red card stock or construction paper, have students cut strips of paper, gluing them to the paper circle to create stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the glue has set, have students trim off the edges of the paper strips leaving behind a red and white striped circle - reminiscent of a Christmas mint. Armed with glitter glue, a photo, and other craft materials, invite students to personalize their candy pieces - adding their picture and scripting their name. Have students mount the decorated paper circle to the Styrofoam disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing pre-cut pieces of clear cellophane wrap, instruct students to place their \"mint\" in the center (face\/striped side down), fold the wrap over the disc, then twist the excess cellophane on either side (as close to the candy as possible). Secure the sides with rubber bands. Have students hide the rubber bands with pre-cut red ribbon. They can knot it, tie it in a bow, curl the edges - whatever suits their fancy! [NOTE: For a more varied look, have students make green mints too! Or, if you don't plan to use student pictures, provide red and green cellophane wrap for extra color and variation.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Sweet\" Christmas Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Have A 'Sweet' Christmas!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas-themed border, trimmer, or bordette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' handiwork!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce craft time is over, \"building\" this bulletin board display is a breeze! Not only will you be left with a fun (personalized) display for the holidays, your \u003cem\u003estudents\u003c\/em\u003e will be doing the bulk of the work during one of the busiest seasons of the year. Fun for them, and a break for you - sounds like a win-win!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for visiting our site! We certainly couldn't do it without crafty teachers like Mrs. Moore! We'd love to know how \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003edecorate for the holidays and how you keep it stress free, so leave us a comment below.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097829913,"sku":"A1058","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Have-a-Sweet-Christmas.jpg?v=1522781657"},{"product_id":"seasons-greetings-a1063","title":"Season's Greetings Winter Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-814\" title=\"Season's Greetings Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Seasons-Greetings-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Christmas Rudolph and Snowman Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn many cases, simple bulletin boards are the best! One preschool teacher decided to create a plain snowy landscape along with a generic heading and let her students do the rest. The result - minimal time and effort for a great looking display! Here's a look at the featured crafts...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSeason's Greetings Craft Ideas\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDay 1: Snowflake Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a thin piece of white craft paper and a pair of safety scissors. Demonstrate how to fold the paper, then how to cut designs into it. This can sometimes be a hard concept to grasp, so have extra paper on hand and have plenty of helpers on hand for guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate paper punch snowflakes like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/12\/hole-punch-snowflakes.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students create craft stick snowflakes. There are some great designs at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/handmadebeginnings.blogspot.com\/2009\/12\/button-snowflakes_08.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHandmade Beginnings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mooreminutes.com\/2010\/12\/month-where-every-day-is-counted-by.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMoore Minutes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lessonplans.craftgossip.com\/simple-popsicle-stick-snowflake-poem\/2009\/11\/29\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Gossip\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftideas.info\/html\/popsicle_stick_snowflake_c.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with card stock snowflake cutouts and invite them to: sponge paint them with white craft paint mixed with glitter or collage them with small pieces of white tissue paper and spray them with glitter hair spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate puffy snowflakes like the ones here at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2010\/12\/puffy-snowflakes.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 2: Reindeer Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a pencil, have students trace and cut out their hand print from brown construction paper. Invite them to draw a face on their palm using a black marker and glue a large pom pon nose to create hand print reindeer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate reindeer from craft sticks like these found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/crafts\/rudolph-and-company-ornaments-811544\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDisney FamilyFun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycle used light bulbs to reproduce this reindeer craft at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familycrafts.about.com\/od\/lightbulbcrafts\/a\/LightBulbReindeer.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAbout.com Family Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with construction paper and other craft supplies in order to make these hand and foot print reindeer found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazingmoms.com\/htm\/christmas-crafts-for-kids-paper-reindeer.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAmazing Moms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 3: Snowman Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a snowman template from card stock. With markers and construction paper in assorted colors, have students trace and cut out each piece of the snowman, assemble, and add detailing (e.g. face, buttons, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a card stock snowman cut out. Invite them to collage it with cotton balls or marshmallows then decorate it using a scarf, hat, etc. made from construction paper or felt sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate craft stick snowmen like these found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mama-jenn.blogspot.com\/2009\/12\/snowman-banner-craft-craft-stick-style.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMama Jenn\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate snowmen from recycled water bottles and tissue paper like these from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kckpl.lib.ks.us\/ys\/CRAFTS\/recycledbottle.HTM\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKansas City Public Library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with paper plates and create snowmen like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/winter\/paper-plate-snowman.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSeason's Greetings Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top half of the bulletin board with light blue background paper. Design a \"snowy landscape\" on the bottom half using white bulletin board paper. [NOTE: You might need several layers of white paper to get the proper coverage.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Season's Greetings\" or \"Merry Christmas\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The creator of the display used a solid color trimmer in blue, but you might also consider a winter-themed border or even a garland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis student-created bulletin board will certainly save time during one of the busiest seasons of the year and will compliment your other Christmas decor as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear what you think about our site so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099763225,"sku":"A1063","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Seasons-Greetings-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781668"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-december-a3730","title":"Hand Print Calendar: December","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/December-Calendar-Shot-e1292529113504.jpg\" alt=\"homemade December calendar with hand print Christmas tree and holiday poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the “hands on” artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecember\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of us know what special holiday December brings around - Christmas! Many characters and traditions surround the festivities - Santa, reindeer, elves, trees, among many others - so we though it'd be fitting to \"spruce up\" your December calendar page with a decorated tree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8267-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7192-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft materials\u003c\/a\u003e and embellishments (sequins, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-367-glitter.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eglitter\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWashable school glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Christmas Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/December.jpg\" alt=\"hand print Christmas tree and holiday poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students paint their \u003cem\u003eentire\u003c\/em\u003e hand with green \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekids paint\u003c\/a\u003e. [NOTE: The picture on the left shows a hand partially covered. This is best if an adult is making the craft, but children can certainly use their full hand print.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1254.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted with green craft paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at the bottom of the paper (palm at the edge and fingers pointed upward), have students gently press their hand to the paper, creating a print. Remind them to keep their fingers spread slightly as they make the print. Invite students to reapply the paint and make a second row of prints just above the first and fanned out slightly. [NOTE: The palm of the second prints will overlap the fingers of the first print.] Continue until a second and third row have been created. Flip the paper 180-degrees and you should have a triangular \"tree\" shape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1313.jpg\" alt=\"unfinished hand print Christmas tree\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the paint has dried, arm your students with glue, craft embellishments, and markers, as well as a star made from yellow construction paper, and invite them to decorate their Christmas tree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1318.jpg\" alt=\"decorated hand print Christmas tree\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen Santa Claus Comes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA good time is coming,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI wish it were here,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe very best time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the whole of the year;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm counting each day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn my fingers and thumbs-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe weeks that must pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore Santa Claus comes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen when the first snowflakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin to come down,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd the wind whistles sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd the branches are blown,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'll not mind the cold,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThough my fingers it numbs,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor it brings the time nearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Santa Claus comes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Calendar Wrap Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo assemble your hand print calendar, you'll need a blank calendar page for each month, a cover page, glue, a hole punch, and some binder rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing by gluing the blank calendar pages in their proper place. This can be a bit tricky - they're going to be adhered to the back of the next month's art work - so before doing anything permanent, make sure that all the artwork is displayed the correct way when flipping the calendar pages. December is the only month that will need a separate piece of construction paper. Have students use markers to add important dates to the calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hand-Print-Calendar-Cover-Page.jpg\" alt=\"cover page for hand print calendar craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach a cover page and a picture of the student (if desired), as well as a fingerprint poem (also optional). There are several cute ones that can be found on the internet with a little searching!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly - double checking that all the pages are in order and arranged correctly - punch three or four holes along the top edge of the calendar and slip binder rings through them. You might also consider punching one hole at the bottom of each calendar page (in the middle) so that it can be hung up at home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParents will LOVE getting this homemade gift for Christmas - it makes a great keepsake too!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099959833,"sku":"A3730","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/December-Calendar-Shot-e1292529113504.jpg?v=1522781670"},{"product_id":"mitten-tree-winter-display-a1064","title":"Mitten Tree Winter Classroom Display","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-819 aligncenter\" title=\"Winter Mitten Wall Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Mitten-Tree-Display-e1292601061341.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhile we \u003cem\u003edo\u003c\/em\u003e associate winter with Christmas and New Years, for teachers who don't have time to change their bulletin board displays multiple times during the season, a simple winter-themed display works well because of it's versatility and \"built in\" festivity! This kindergarten teacher decided to combine her seasonal wall display with her lesson on mitten patterning and the results are fantastic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMitten Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo duplicate the original craft, create a card stock mitten template for students to trace onto craft paper. Armed with washable markers in assorted colors, have your students practice making their own patterns and designs on the mittens. This might also be a great time to throw in a lesson on color theory (e.g. complimentary colors, primary v. secondary colors, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou might also consider...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding students with card stock mitten cut outs, paper punches, and festive yarn for a pre-decorating lacing activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating \"hand print\" mittens by covering the child's hand with craft paint, making a print onto card stock, then using the print as a guide to draw a mitten. Add glitter to the wet paint and provide other craft supplies for students to use in decorating the final mitten shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding students with card stock mitten cut outs, small pieces of colored art tissue paper, and school glue, inviting them to make colorful (patterned!) mitten collages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMitten Tree Winter Wall Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original display did not have a specific background color, but you might consider creating a snowy landscape with light blue and white bulletin board paper or using a complimentary (festive!) color like red or green to frame the cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Our Mitten Tree\" or a cute saying like \"Our mittens warm our hands, but family and friends warm our hearts!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original display did not have a border, but you might consider a winter-themed trimmer or solid border in a complimentary color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. Create a tree from a brown paper roll (background paper or craft paper). This can be done free-hand or you might be able to find an image online that can be \"blown up\" with a projector and traced. Pull cotton balls apart and glue them to the branches and add other detailing to the tree with markers (i.e. bark, knots, holes in the tree, etc.). 2) The Mittens. Hang your students' crafts on the tree!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis wall display is simple, festive, and will last through the entire winter! What are \u003c\/em\u003eyour \u003cem\u003efavorite winter decoration ideas? Let us know in the comment section below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734100025369,"sku":"A1064","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christmas-Mitten-Tree-Display-e1292601061341.jpg?v=1522781670"},{"product_id":"happy-holidays-winter-display-a1065","title":"Happy Holidays Winter Snowman and Tree Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Happy Holidays Winter Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Happy-Holidays.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Tree and Snowman Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe picture is a bit blurry (so it might be hard to make out \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e the details), but we're certain that this simple, yet unique winter display would make a great addition to \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHand Print Christmas Tree\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the original display makes use of an adult hand print, we suggest getting your \u003cem\u003estudents\u003c\/em\u003e involved in the craft. So that it doesn't take away from precious class time, as the end of November nears, set up a \"tree making station\" in the art center where students can come during free time or between activities to create hand print \"branches\". Consider providing several shades of green construction paper for visual interest (you might also consider fun scrapbook or crafting paper with muted patterns). For a special twist, provide garland and ornament making craft supplies as well. The original design features an undecorated tree, but we think it could be fun to add some sparkle and pizazz!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHere are links to some great ornament crafts:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2260\/5-homemade-craft-stick-ornament-ideas\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e5 Homemade Craft Stick Ornament Ideas! | MPM School Supplies Blog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftideas.info\/html\/fun_foam_stocking.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFun Foam Stocking | Craft Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/family-entertainment-in-raleigh\/crafts-for-kids-how-to-make-reindeer-handprint-ornaments\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eReindeer Hand Print Ornament | Raleigh Family Entertainment | Examiner.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider having students create a garland of thumbprint Christmas lights to \"string\" on the tree, like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meetthedubiens.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/thumbprint-christmas-lights.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMeet the Dubiens\u003c\/a\u003e. Start with a roll of adding machine tape, use a green marker to draw the string, and then create the lights. Once dry, cut out the light strands (carefully!) and arrange on the tree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHappy Holidays Winter Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a winter 'snowscape' - covering the top half of the bulletin board with lite blue background paper and the bottom half with white paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Happy Holidays!\" or another generic greeting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original design does not incorporate a border, but you might consider a winter themed bulletin board border or a complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Snowman. Cut pieces of white construction paper into 2\" strips (cutting widthwise, not lengthwise). Use these to create a paper chain. [NOTE: You'll need a decent size chain to create a full size snowman. For reference, the largest circle of the snowman's body will take about 35 links.] The snowman will then be made from interconnected chain spirals.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Paper Chain Snowman\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Chain-Snowman.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing how to make a paper chain snowman\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe picture above, shows how the paper chain can be manipulated to form a snowman. There will be one point of overlap between the second and third circle, but overall, the chain flows uninterrupted from circle to circle. Use assorted colors of construction paper to create the snowman detailing - hat, scarf, eyes, carrot nose, mouth, buttons, arms, mittens, etc. 2) The Christmas Tree. Use your students' branches and tree trimmings. Add a construction paper trunk and star and you'll be set!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this simple, festive holiday display is the perfect solution to your busy schedule and an ideal compliment to your winter decor! Let us know what \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003ethink by leaving a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734100320281,"sku":"A1065","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Happy-Holidays.jpg?v=1522781672"},{"product_id":"penguins-on-parade-a1071","title":"Penguins On Parade Winter Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Penguin Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stacycakes\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003efantastic\u003c\/em\u003e penguin-themed bulletin board was designed by preschool teacher \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stacycakes\/2186768336\/in\/photostream\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStacy Antonelle\u003c\/a\u003e. The foil background provides a bit of glitz and glam to a dreary winter classroom, while the student-made penguins are just adorable (to say the least!). Throw this board up at the beginning of December and you'll have festive decor for the entire season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePenguin Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAntonelle had her preschoolers create inkblot penguins. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2268\/penguin-inkblot-painting\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHere are the basics\u003c\/a\u003e if you plan to recreate them for your own board! You might also consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese adorable handprint penguins we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cereschildcare.com\/winter.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCeres Childcare \u0026amp; Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Scruncy penguins\" like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/paper_plate_scrunchy_penguin.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eActivity Village\u003c\/a\u003e - made from paper plates and art tissue paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plate and marker penguins like this cute project from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftjr.com\/preschool-christmas-crafts-paper-plate-penguin\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraftJr\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis creative construction paper collage penguin craft we found at Kolcraft's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kolcraft.com\/blog\/tag\/winter-crafts-for-kids\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBaby Matters Blog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePenguins on Parade Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top half of your bulletin board with light blue background paper. Use crinkled sheets of aluminum foil on the lower half of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Penguins on Parade\" - Antonelle scripted the title onto a cute 'wooden' sign, but you could also use traditional trace and cut lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penguin- or winter-themed bulletin board border or a complementary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Penguins (on Parade). Use your students' adorable crafts. 2) The Snowscape. Add some white and gray snowflake cutouts as well as a few icicles hanging from the top of the board and you're set!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this bulletin board design by Stacy Antonelle is just spectacular - and that it will make a great addition to any classroom! Thanks for visiting us! Be sure to leave us a comment below :)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101336089,"sku":"A1071","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Penguin-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781678"},{"product_id":"toboggan-fun-a1072","title":"Toboggan Fun Winter Classroom Decoration","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Toboggans-in-2nd-Grade.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Snow Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/artclassworks.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis winter themed bulletin board was designed by Lori Decoite - an elementary art teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/artclassworks.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/toboggans-by-2nd-grade.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArt Class Works\u003c\/a\u003e. It was inspired after her New Jersey home was hit, yet again, by a snowstorm - covering their world in white. She provided her students with the means to create their very own tobogganing figure, created a simple ‘winterscape’ to display the crafts, and the result was a brrr-illiant success!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eToboggan Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPM School Supplies Blog did a fabulous job putting together a tutorial to use in directing your students’ creation of their tobogganing figures. If you plan to replicate the board, be sure to visit this post \u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2270\/recycled-toilet-paper-roll-toboggan-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRecycled Toilet Paper Roll Toboggan Craft\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider adding to your winterscape (or even replacing the toboggan craft) with these craft stick sled alternatives. They're fun, easy to create, and will add a splash of color to the display! Add a construction paper sledding figure (like the one in the toboggan craft) to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2263\/craft-stick-sled-ornament-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis craft stick sled\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWinter Bulletin Board Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crumble white bulletin board paper to create a snow hill with dips, valleys, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e To change with each winter unit (and to provide a positive morale-boosting message that your students can tackle anything) – “Brrr-ring On ____________ (i.e. shapes, geometry, the water cycle, etc.)”. To recognize student success and performance – “Mrs. Nelson’s Brrr-rilliant Students!”. For a library\/reading corner display add a book to each sledding figure and the title - \"Books Build Brrr-rain Power!\". There are \u003cem\u003eso many\u003c\/em\u003e possibilities!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decoite didn't add a border to her board, but you might consider a winter-themed bulletin board trimmer or a complimentary solid color bordette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' crafts and add several snowflake\/snowman cutouts to complete the winterscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear what you think of our site and the post, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101565465,"sku":"A1072","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Toboggans-in-2nd-Grade.jpg?v=1522781679"},{"product_id":"were-as-unique-as-snowflakes-winter-bulletin-board-a1073","title":"We're As Unique As Snowflakes Winter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/full\/Were-As-Unique-As-Snowflakes-Winter-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"We're As Unique As Snowflakes Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Were-As-Unique-As-Snowflakes-Winter-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg\" alt=\"Motivational Snowflake Winter Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.mrsgiese.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this adorable (and inspirational!) bulletin board on the classroom blog of fifth grade teacher Stephanie Giese and thought - with its uplifting message, its colorful design, and its display of student work\/pictures - it would make a perfect addition to \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e classroom this winter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnowflake Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate traditional snowflake cutouts with folded paper and scissors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign beaded snowflakes from silver chenille stems and an assortment of white, clear, light blue, etc. beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint craft sticks, then arrange and glue them into a snowflake shape. For added fun, coat the snowflakes with fake snow like these found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\/2009\/12\/snowflake-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConfessions of a Homeschooler\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate snowflakes from q-tips, adding a layer of glitter or fake snow to each unique creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAs Unique As Snowflakes Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the board with blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"We're As Unique As Snowflakes!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a snow- or winter-themed bulletin board trimmer or a complimentary solid color border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' snowflake crafts, adding the child's picture and name as finishing touches. You might also consider adding a few extra simple snowflake cutouts (made from white and gray construction paper) if there's blank space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to know what \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003edo to get your classroom ready for winter, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101729305,"sku":"A1073","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Were-As-Unique-As-Snowflakes-Winter-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg?v=1522781681"},{"product_id":"our-class-is-cool-winter-bulletin-board-a1077","title":"Our Class is Cool Winter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ourclassiscool.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Penguin Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.dltk-teach.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's an adorable winter-themed bulletin board that is sure to be a hit in your early childhood classroom! Use it during your unit on winter animals or the arctic, use it to supplement a lesson on shapes, or throw it up as adorable classroom decor - however you decide to use it, the board will brighten your classroom walls and provide your students with a positive message!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePenguin Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWren, teacher at Landmark Preschool and bulletin board idea contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-teach.com\/boards\/viewerschool\/ourclassiscool.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDLTK-Teach\u003c\/a\u003e, designed the penguin crafts to help her kiddos review ovals. In fact, the arctic creatures featured on her board - with the exception of their hair bows or bowties - are made entirely from construction paper ovals. Here are some other penguin crafts you might consider using as well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInk Blot Penguins. We've featured these once before, but they're just too adorable to pass up! The trick is symmetry - students fold a piece of paper in half creating a crease and add carefully placed blobs of paint to one side of the crease. Refolding the paper, students are then asked to work the paint between the two layers of paper out as well as toward the crease. When the paper is unfolded once more, they'll be astonished to find they've created a penguin shape! {For step-by-step instructions and pictures, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2268\/penguin-inkblot-painting\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart Penguins. Wren had her students practicing ovals, but other shapes work too! Since \u003cstrong\u003eValentine's Day\u003c\/strong\u003e is nearing, try creating penguins from different size hearts. {You can find an example over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-holidays.com\/valentines\/mheartpenguin.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDLTK-Teach\u003c\/a\u003e!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenguin Glyph. To add in more math concepts and help your students learn how to follow directions, create a penguin glyph for students to use when creating their winter creatures. {Find inspiration and examples at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/penguinsunit.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachingHeart.net\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mathwire.com\/themes\/themepen.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMathwire.com\u003c\/a\u003e!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOur Class is Cool Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a snowy landscape - covering the top two-thirds of the board with dark blue bulletin board paper and using white background paper to create snowy hills and valleys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Our Class is Cool!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snowflake trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Penguins. Use your students' creations! 2) The Snowflakes. Create several snowflake templates from card stock to trace onto white, ivory, and gray construction paper or find a black and white clip art image to print directly onto the paper. Cut out and arrange on the board. Consider adding glitter to the cutouts to make them pop!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102089753,"sku":"A1077","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ourclassiscool.jpg?v=1522781682"},{"product_id":"snow-ology-winter-bulletin-board-idea-a1241","title":"Snow-ology - Winter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3083 \" title=\"Snow-ology\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-ology.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Science and History Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Glyph Girls\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow stinkin' cute is this winter bulletin board {and snowman\/woman glyph crafts} from first grade teacher and creator of the site, \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/glyphgirls.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/Snowmen\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGlyph Girls\u003c\/a\u003e, Kelley Smith?! What a fabulously fun way to herald in the season of snow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnow-ology\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind various interesting facts about snow to share with your students...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basics - where it comes from\/how it's formed, the uniqueness of snow crystals, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a little humor if you wish - maybe a funny reminder not to eat yellow snow or how to avoid the cartoon scissor-like-slip-and-fall when encountering slippery patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven bring in a bit of history into it - get stats for the worst snowstorm in your area, bringing in a visual so students can see how high the snow was, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType these various facts up, mount them onto cute patterned scrapbook paper, and display them on the bulletin board - taking time to introduce a new one every day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnow People Glyphs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you could come up with your own, Kelley actually offers her snowman glyph project for a reasonable price at her \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Snowmen-at-Night-Glyph-with-Writing-Options-170481\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachers Pay Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e store! Included in the packet are the patterns and writing activities that go with the bulletin board. How great is that!? We think these projects turned out utterly adorable and can't wait to try them out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnow-ology Winter Bulletin Board Idea\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Snow-ology!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e We love the layered border and how Kelley stuck with the black and white tones!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create snow people of your own to decorate the board! Cut large circles\/ovals out of white bulletin board paper, stacking them and using a combination of markers and colored construction paper to add detailing to the cutouts - arms, legs, a face, a hat\/bow, etc. Place the large snow people on the board, add your snow-ology fun facts, and you're set for a fun winter tradition!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132039705,"sku":"A1241","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Snow-ology.jpg?v=1522781858"},{"product_id":"nativity-scene-mural-christmas-bulletin-board-idea-a1247","title":"Nativity Scene Mural - Christmas Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3117 \" title=\"Nativity-Scene-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Nativity-Scene-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Nativity Scene Mural and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: flickr.com | Jo Place\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this awesome nativity scene bulletin board while perusing Pinterest - it comes from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/justusthree\/2096983925\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJo Place\u003c\/a\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNativity Mural Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the board with the royal blue bulletin board paper then, using scissors, cut a large sloping piece of natural butcher paper {leaving the top edge uneven} to create a mountain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Unto Us A Child Is Born!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide your kiddos with paper of different colors, patterns, textures, etc. and have them create the nativity elements - the town of Bethlehem, the stable, Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, the wisemen and their camels, the host of angels, and the shepherds with their flock. This is a fun way to get your students involved and tap into their creativity!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132957209,"sku":"A1247","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Nativity-Scene-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781863"},{"product_id":"twas-the-night-before-christmas-holiday-bulletin-board-a1248","title":"T'was the Night Before Christmas - Holiday Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3121  \" title=\"Christmas-Poetry-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3093596627_75516302cf_o.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Literacy and Poetry Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: flickr.com | mtsofan\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love bulletin boards that are inspired by children's literature and poetry. This design, based on the popular poem by Clement Clarke Moore, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT'was the Night Before Christmas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a great mixture of teacher and student created elements! John, pastor and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/fishingdeeper.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFishing Deeper Water\u003c\/a\u003e, featured this in his \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mtsofan\/3093596627\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFlickr\u003c\/a\u003e photostream and we think it would make a great addition to your classroom decorations this holiday season!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eT'was the Night Before Christmas Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Children Were Nestled All Snug in Their Bed...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Bed Frame. Create headboards from brown bulletin board paper, adding a rectangle \"frame\" underneath. Either freehand the shapes or find a clip art image online to enlarge and trace using your classroom projector system. 2) The Quilt. Create \"quilts\" for the beds by cutting assorted colors of bulletin board paper into large strips and pasting them together. Add fun colored cutouts to the stripes {perhaps including a patterning lesson for the kiddos} and mount them on the \"frames\". 3) The Pillows. Stuff large pieces of white bulletin board paper with crumpled newspaper, cotton, or another material so they look like pillows and place them at the top of the beds. 4) The Children. Provide each of your students with a paper plate, inviting them to decorate it to look like their head. Mount these on the pillows to complete the design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734133186585,"sku":"A1248","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3093596627_75516302cf_o.jpg?v=1522781864"},{"product_id":"having-some-reindeer-fun-christmas-bulletin-board-idea-a1250","title":"Having Some Reindeer Fun! - Christmas Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3144\" title=\"Reindeer fun bulletin board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Reindeer-fun-bulletin-board.jpg\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Rudolph Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littleilluminations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe holiday season is a great time for fun, student created bulletin boards! We found this adorable design over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littleilluminations.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/holiday-bulletin-boards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Illuminations\u003c\/a\u003e, 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHand Print Rudolf Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by having a photo shoot with your kiddos, taking head shots of each of your students. Do this several days in advance so that you have time to get prints made and have them ready for assembly. A 4\" x 6\" print would probably work best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, providing students with sheets of white card stock, brown craft paint in shallow dishes, and paint brushes - have your kiddos help each other paint their entire hand and create prints on the card stock {both left and right hands}. Setting the prints aside to dry {and taking a trip to the bathroom or classroom sink to wash up}, invite students to cut out their head shot and paste a glittery red craft pom pom to their nose. By this time, the hand prints should be dry for students to cut out and glue to their photo to create \"antlers\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYour students will love seeing themselves dressed up like Rudolph!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eReindeer Fun Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Having Some Reindeer Fun!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas themed trimmer or fun pattern border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos' Rudolph crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734133809177,"sku":"A1250","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Reindeer-fun-bulletin-board.jpg?v=1522781868"},{"product_id":"family-matters-most-christmas-bulletin-board-a1255","title":"Family Matters Most - Christmas Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Family-Matters-Most-Christmas-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Bulletin Board: Family Matters More Than Presents On Christmas\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Family-Matters-Most-Christmas-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Family Matters Most Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we {attempt to} slow down during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, we are reminded of the blessing of our family. Invite your kiddos to reflect on the love and support they get from family members with this adorable activity and bulletin board idea from Kathleen of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/santa-and-his-reindeer.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePresents\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your students with a piece of red or green construction paper. Invite them to fold it in half and decorate the front to look like a present, using scraps of ribbon and construction paper as well as other craft materials\/embellishments - glitter glue pens, art tissue paper, craft poms, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the present, have students draw a picture of their family and pen or paste the caption, \u003cem\u003e\"This is my family. They fill my heart with love.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFamily Matters Most Christmas Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Gifts and presents can make us boast, but family is what matters most!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a solid red wavy trimmer around the board, adding poinsettia flowers made from red and yellow construction paper for some visual interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos' present crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134530073,"sku":"A1255","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Family-Matters-Most-Christmas-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781872"},{"product_id":"tis-the-season-christmas-bulletin-board-a1256","title":"T'is The Season! - Christmas Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3185 \" title=\"Christmas-Tree-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Tree-Bulletin-Board-e1323972901527.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Tree Preschool Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.brilliantbeginningspreschoolutah.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiss. Morgan over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brilliantbeginningspreschoolutah.com\/2011\/12\/december-bulletin-board-christmas-tree.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBrilliant Beginnings Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e had her students pitch in and help create their colorful classroom Christmas tree display - and we think it turned out great! It certainly won't take long to create and it's super festive, making it the perfect decoration for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e early childhood classroom this busy holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGlitter Ornaments\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your students with festive construction paper {various shades of red and green and\/or patterned paper, if desired} as well as a pair of scissors, inviting them to cut out an ornament shape - a circle, an oval, a teardrop, etc. Next, using glitter glue pens, scraps of colored\/patterned craft paper, and any other supplies you wish to include, have your students decorate their ornament cutouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eT'is the Season Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground: White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \"T'is The Season!\", \"Happy Holidays!\", \"Holiday Greetings!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder: Holiday themed trimmer or complimentary solid color printed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: 1) The Tree. Instead of using the patented evergreen tree, Miss. Morgan and her students adapted their Thanksgiving tree {a bare winter tree} into a decorative masterpiece. Create your own by drawing or tracing the image of a tree trunk and bare branches onto a large piece of brown bulletin board paper. Mount in the center of the bulletin board space. 2) The Ornaments. Add your students' colorful creations, rounding out the collections with a yellow construction paper star at the top. 3) The Presents. Create several packages to set under the Christmas tree using red, white, and green construction paper. Or, consider using actual wrapping paper squares, ribbon, and bows!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134824985,"sku":"A1256","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christmas-Tree-Bulletin-Board-e1323972901527.jpg?v=1522781874"},{"product_id":"united-in-friendship-kwanzaa-bulletin-board-idea-a1541","title":"United in Friendship! - Kwanzaa Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-5759\" title=\"WHATW-Banner\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/WHATW-Banner1.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Holidays Around the World Bulletin Board Ideas\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrating the holidays as a family and passing on traditions is an important part of every culture. While your students have likely grown up with traditions of their own, winter is a great time of year to broaden their worldview and explore together the history, traditions, and special meaning behind the various winter holidays celebrated around the world!\n\u003cimg class=\"featured\" title=\"United-in-Friendship-BBI\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/United-in-Friendship-BBI.jpg\" alt=\"Kwanzaa and Community Building Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObserved from December 26th to January 1st each year, Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States honoring African heritage and culture. The seven day celebration offers an opportunity to reflect upon each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa - Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). Unity among family, community, nation and race is an important cornerstone in the history, tradition, and celebration of Kwanzaa and, as you and your students explore this winter holiday, we encourage you to participate in your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e community building exercises - like the hand print wreath craftivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Wreath Craftivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand print wreath craft used to create this board is a great symbol of teamwork and unity, reminding students that they are tied together by mutual respect and friendship! Have your students work together to create it; tracing and cutting out their hand prints from green and red construction paper and assembling the cutouts into the shape of a wreath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eUnited in Friendship\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground: Black bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \"Happy Kwanzaa! United in Friendship!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder: Red scalloped trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Make your students' hand print wreath the focal point of the bulletin board, mounting it in the center and arranging the festive lettering\/accents out around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734168117273,"sku":"A1541","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/United-in-Friendship-BBI.jpg?v=1522782077"},{"product_id":"spin-dreidel-spin-hanukkah-bulletin-board-idea-a1550","title":"Spin, Dreidel, Spin! - Hanukkah Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5759\" alt=\"Winter Holidays Around the World Bulletin Board Ideas\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/WHATW-Banner1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eCelebrating the holidays as a family and passing on traditions is an important part of every culture. While your students have likely grown up with traditions of their own, winter is a great time of year to broaden their worldview and explore together the history, traditions, and special meaning behind the various winter holidays celebrated around the world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" alt=\"Hanukkah Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hanukkah-BBI.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: oblockbooksblog.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday {beginning December 8th this year and ending on the 16th} that commemorates the re-dedication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the celebration is observed with the lighting of a special candelabrum called a Hanukkah menorah. At the beginning of the festival, observers use a 'helper candle', called the shamash, to light the leftmost candle, then add one additional light on each night of the holiday, commemorating the eight day purification ritual performed by their ancestors as well as the miracle of the oil. Along with the menorach, the dreidel is another common festival symbol {and game played by families!} that also commemorates the miracle of the oil; the four Hebrew letters on them stand for the saying, “\u003cem\u003eNes Gadol Haya Sham,\u003c\/em\u003e” meaning “a great miracle occurred there.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're celebrating the festival or simply inviting your students to explore the traditions and symbols of this winter festival, we invite you to check out these bulletin boards from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/oblockbooksblog.wordpress.com\/2012\/11\/26\/free-hanukkah-classroom-displays\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eO'Block Books\u003c\/a\u003e! They offer a great opportunity for hands on learning, incorporating fun dreidel crafts, and are sure to provide some colorful decor for your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5808\" alt=\"Hanukkah Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hanukkah-BBI-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: oblockbooksblog.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: To see how they completed the Dreidel crafts, be sure to visit O'Blocks Books!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734168346649,"sku":"A1550","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Hanukkah-BBI.jpg?v=1522782078"},{"product_id":"winter-mitten-symmetry-craft-a4417","title":"Winter Mitten Symmetry Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Mitten-Symmetry-Craft-For-Kids.jpg\" title=\"Winter Mitten Symmetry Craft For Kids\" alt=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Winter Mitten Symmetry Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix a bit of math and crafting with this fun mitten symmetry craft! While the project is simple, it offers a great opportunity for your students to create some colorful decorations for the classroom as well as build foundational math skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Mitten-Symmetry-Craft-Supply-List.jpg\" title=\"Winter Mitten Symmetry Craft Supply List\" alt=\"Supply List for Winter Mitten Symmetry Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTo complete the craft...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Mitten-Symmetry-Craft-Step-1.jpg\" title=\"Winter Mitten Symmetry Craft Step 1\" alt=\"Winter Mitten Symmetry Craft Step 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with a folded piece of construction paper, drawing or tracing a mitten shape along the creased edge. Cut out the mitten, being sure to leave the folded edge intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Mitten-Symmetry-Craft-Step-2.jpg\" title=\"Winter Mitten Symmetry Craft Step 2\" alt=\"Winter Mitten Symmetry Craft Step 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to open the cutout and use squeeze bottles of puffy paint to decorate on one side of the fold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Mitten-Symmetry-Craft-Step-3.jpg\" title=\"Winter Mitten Symmetry Craft Step 3\" alt=\"Winter Mitten Symmetry Craft Step 3\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen satisfied with decorating, have students carefully refold the shape and press lightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Mitten-Symmetry-Craft-Step-4.jpg\" title=\"Winter Mitten Symmetry Craft Step 4\" alt=\"Winter Mitten Symmetry Craft Step 4\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpon reopening the mitten, your kiddos will be thrilled to see that their design has been transferred across the fold - a perfect mirror image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the mittens dry completely, the cut along the fold and connect the separated mitten shapes with a piece of yarn. {Optional}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734195445785,"sku":"A4417","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Winter-Mitten-Symmetry-Craft-For-Kids.jpg?v=1522782241"},{"product_id":"children-are-gifts-to-cherish-christmas-bulletin-board-a4423","title":"Children Are Gifts To Cherish! - Christmas Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Children-Are-Gifts-To-Cherish-Christmas-Bulletin-Board%20copy.jpg\" title=\"Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" alt=\"Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs winter break draws near and you look at the list of things you need to get done before the holidays, a simple, mostly student-created bulletin board display is sure to be at the top of your Christmas decorating list! Not only does this design idea feature student crafts, we also think the sentiment is especially true - students\/children \u003cem\u003eare\u003c\/em\u003e gifts to be cherished and nurtured!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStudent Gift Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Children-Are-Gifts-To-Cherish%20copy.jpg\" title=\"Christmas Craft for Kids\" alt=\"Example Christmas Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with a 9x12 sheet of heavy weight tagboard, pre-cut pieces of scrap wrapping paper (cut to the size of the tagboard), pre-cut lengths of ribbon, holiday bows, a close-up photo of themselves, scissors, and glue. Then, invite students to;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue a piece of the wrapping paper to their sheet of tagboard and then, when dry, cut a 2-inch strip off the top of the paper. [This creates the 'gift box' and 'lid'.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a strip of ribbon to their gift box, as well as a small piece of ribbon and gift bow to the lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut out only their face from the close-up photo and use it to connect the lid to the gift box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result? It should look like your students are peeking out from inside wrapped gift boxes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChildren Are Gifts To Cherish!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Children Are Gifts To Cherish!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter themed trimmer or complimentary patterned bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchase a Christmas tree cutout or create your own using green butcher paper. Decorate the tree - again either with purchased accents or diy ornaments, garlands, and strings of lights created from colored construction paper. Arrange your students' crafts around the tree and bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Please note that the digital design mock-up above was created with a winter background (used as wrapping paper) created by Laura Strickland of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mycutegraphics.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMy Cute Graphics\u003c\/a\u003e and the photo of a child \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e©2011 Tanya Little, Flickr\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734195544089,"sku":"A4423","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Children-Are-Gifts-To-Cherish-Christmas-Bulletin-Board_20copy.jpg?v=1522782242"},{"product_id":"diy-christmas-fingerprint-gift-tags-craft-a4432","title":"DIY Christmas Fingerprint Gift Tags Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/DIY-Christmas-Fingerprint-Gift-Tag-Craft.jpg\" title=\"Christmas Fingerprint Gift Tag Craft for Kids\" alt=\"Christmas Fingerprint Gift Tag Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for wrapping secret Santa gifts before students take them home to their family or for your kiddos who are home for the holidays and looking for something to do, these DIY fingerprint gift tags not only provide a fun crafting opportunity, but are functional too! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's neat about this project is that there are lots of different designs you can try out! Above you'll find a Christmas tree, reindeer, Christmas lights, and a snowman, but you could also make your kiddos' fingerprints into;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Christmas wreath. Create a circle of green fingerprints. When dry, draw on a bow, holly berries\/leaves, or other decorations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnaments. Create prints in different colors. When dry, draw ornament hangers at the top of each and add fun patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA candy cane. Alternate red and white fingerprints, creating a cane shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn elf. Create a large peach fingerprint. When dry, draw on a hat, ears, a collar, and a face!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanta. Similar to the elf, create a large peach fingerprint. When dry, draw on Santa's hat, beard, coat collar, and face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeppermint candies. Create a white fingerprint. When dry, use red or green markers to create a peppermint swirl pattern on the print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd these are just a \u003cem\u003efew\u003c\/em\u003e of the other options! Simply get creative and have fun!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734196035609,"sku":"A4432","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/DIY-Christmas-Fingerprint-Gift-Tag-Craft.jpg?v=1522782245"},{"product_id":"our-greatest-gifts-christmas-bulletin-board-idea-a4437","title":"Our Greatest Gifts... - Christmas Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Our-Greatest-Gifts-Christmas-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg\" title=\"Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" alt=\"Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, yet meaningful, this Christmas themed bulletion board will (hopefully!) get your kiddos to think beyond the presents that await them under the Christmas tree and take time to appreciate the many other blessings they have in their lives!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile putting up the bulletin board yourself might be easier, if you truly want your students to 'get it', you might consider getting them involved! Have them use tag board and scraps of wrapping paper to create a gift box, then reflect on their own lives and write something they have to be thankful for on the gift tag!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOur Greatest Gifts Aren't Found Under The Tree!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Our Greatest Gifts Aren't Found Under The Tree!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The digital mock-up above features Carson Dellosa's mini Christmas tree bulletin board set. You can, however, simply make your own cutouts from bulletin board paper and wrapping paper! And, if you're considering getting your students involved, you'll need some sturdy paper, scraps of wrapping paper, decorative ribbons\/bows, and some card stock gift tags to complete the project!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734196232217,"sku":"A4437","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Our-Greatest-Gifts-Christmas-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg?v=1522782246"},{"product_id":"guest-post-snowflake-stamps-for-winter-a4460","title":"Guest Post - Snowflake Stamps for Winter!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe're so excited to have a guest post for you today by Stephanie Whittle from \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/boymamateachermama.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBoy Mama Teacher Mama\u003c\/a\u003e! An elementary teacher and mama to two young boys, Stephanie's passion is coming up with unique and inspiring teaching ideas as she strives to see the world from her boys' point of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday she's sharing a fun winter craft that we know your little crafters will enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSnowflake Stamps for Winter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1boy-mama-teacher-mama-snowflake-stamps-for-winter-featured.jpg\" title=\"boy mama teacher mama snowflake stamps for winter featured\" alt=\"boy mama teacher mama snowflake stamps for winter featured\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have become a bit obsessed with creating my own rubber stamps. I first saw the idea on\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mr. Printables\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.mrprintables.com\/stamping-skeletons\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMr. Printables\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eand have since created 3 different sets of my own rubbers stamps. We made \u003ca title=\"Stamping Skeletons\" href=\"http:\/\/boymamateachermama.com\/2013\/10\/29\/boy-mama-stamping-skeletons\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eskeleton stamps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for Halloween and \u003ca title=\"dreidel stamps\" href=\"http:\/\/%0Aboymamateachermama.com\/2013\/11\/13\/book-mama-sammy-spiders-hanukkah-dreidels-counting-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edreidel stamps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for Hanukkah. This month, we made snowflakes and snowballs for winter. Here is how we did it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epolymer eraser (as many as you need)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eexacto knife (or something similar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epen or pencil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003estamp pad or paints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epaper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2materials.jpg\" title=\"boy mama teacher mama: snowflake stamps\" alt=\"boy mama teacher mama: snowflake stamps\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating the Stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDraw a picture of the stamp you wish to create on the eraser using a pencil or pen. Then use the knife to carve away the background of the image. The photo below shows our snowflake stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3boy-mama-teacher-mama-snowflake-stamp-1.jpg\" title=\"boy mama teacher mama snowflake stamp (1)\" alt=\"boy mama teacher mama snowflake stamp (1)\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHere are three different size circles for creating a snowman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4boy-mama-teacher-mama-snowflake-stamps-2.jpg\" title=\"boy mama teacher mama snowflake stamps (2)\" alt=\"boy mama teacher mama snowflake stamps (2)\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYou may notice that the stamps are not perfect. This gives each stamp an individual look. If you cared to, you could probably make the stamp more \"perfect,\" but I personally like this look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing Your Snowflake Stamps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe tried both paints and stamp pads. My boys preferred the paint as it produced a bolder look than that ink from a stamp pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5boy-mama-teacher-mama-snowflake-stamps.jpg\" title=\"boy mama teacher mama snowflake stamps\" alt=\"boy mama teacher mama snowflake stamps\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAnd here are a few of the pictures we created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6boy-mama-teacher-mama-stamping-snowflakes.jpg\" title=\"boy mama teacher mama stamping snowflakes\" alt=\"boy mama teacher mama stamping snowflakes\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNext on my list? Hearts for Valentine's Day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHAPPY STAMPING!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734196658201,"sku":"A4460","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1boy-mama-teacher-mama-snowflake-stamps-for-winter-featured.jpg?v=1522782248"},{"product_id":"guest-post-snow-paint-a4461","title":"Guest Post - Snow Paint!","description":"\u003cp\u003eToday we're excited to bring you a guest post from Tiffani Mugurussa of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.time4kindergarten.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTime 4 Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e! A wife, mother to two teenagers, and teacher of 23 years, Tiffani currently teaches kindergarten and uses her amazing blog to share about her experiences as well as her creative teaching ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday she's sharing a favorite winter craft that her kinders always have a blast with!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSnow Paint\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Snow-Paint-Recipe-and-Craft.jpg\" title=\"Winter Snow Paint Recipe \u0026amp; Craft for Kids\" alt=\"Winter Snow Paint Recipe \u0026amp; Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn January, most primary classrooms are delving into winter themes and snow seems to be right in the mix. After reading several snow themed books, like The Snowy Day or Snowmen at Night, I like to have my kids paint a snow scene.  A puffy snow paint can be made using equal parts of shaving cream and white glue.  Make sure you use regular shaving cream, don’t use anything with a scent or your room will smell like shaving cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are a few close-ups of mixing the paint;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_4119.jpg\" title=\"Materials for Snow Paint Craft\" alt=\"Materials for Snow Paint Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_4122.jpg\" title=\"Creating Snow Paint from Shaving Cream and Glue\" alt=\"Creating Snow Paint from Shaving Cream and Glue\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_4124.jpg\" title=\"Finished Snow Paint\" alt=\"Finished Snow Paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you’ve made the mixture, give kids paintbrushes or sponge applicator brushes to dab the snow onto their paper.  Make sure they aren’t’ spreading the paint around.  It needs to be dabbed on in order for it to really look like snow; the more the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_4126.jpg\" title=\"Techniques for Applying Snow Paint\" alt=\"Techniques for Applying Snow Paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_4130.jpg\" title=\"Techniques for Applying Snow Paint\" alt=\"Techniques for Applying Snow Paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe papers will become very wet.  Leave the paintings lying flat overnight to dry.  Once they are dry, you can add other embellishments such as snowmen or Peter, from the Snowy Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe finished product ready for embellishments!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_4139.jpg\" title=\"Finished Snow Paint Craft for Kids\" alt=\"Finished Snow Paint Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet The Guest Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/time-4-kindergarten-gravatar.jpg\" title=\"Time 4 Kindergarten\" alt=\"Time 4 Kindergarten\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA teacher of 23 years, Tiffani currently teaches kindergarten and offers a glimpse into her classroom and unique teaching ideas at her blog, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.time4kindergarten.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTime 4 Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e! Head on over and see what she's up to this week or connect with her on \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Time-4-Kindergarten\/219102224777161\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/mugurussa\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePinterest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Time4K\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTwitter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+TiffaniMugurussa\/posts\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eG+\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734196723737,"sku":"A4461","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Winter-Snow-Paint-Recipe-and-Craft_7dee6567-a7f1-4158-a6ca-59b6b458c353.jpg?v=1522782249"},{"product_id":"fingerprint-snowmen-winter-craft-for-kids-a6893","title":"Fingerprint Snowmen - Winter Craft for Kids","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Fingerprint Snowmen\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fingerprint%20snowmen.jpg\" alt=\"Fingerprint Snowmen Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.iheartcraftythings.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI don't know about you, but one of my favorite winter sights is an adorable snowman! If you're looking for a craft this holiday season, Rachel over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.iheartcraftythings.com\/2011\/12\/fingerprint-snowmen_11.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ei {heart} crafty things\u003c\/a\u003e has you covered! Her featured fingerprint snowmen craft is a great way to incorporate snowmen into your winter classroom festivities (even if you don't have the snow!). Aside from the super cute snowmen, we love that this craft can be completed with supplies you most likely already have on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the craft tutorial and list of supplies, be sure to visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.iheartcraftythings.com\/2011\/12\/fingerprint-snowmen_11.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ei {heart} crafty things\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734203473945,"sku":"A6893","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/fingerprint_20snowmen.jpg?v=1522782289"},{"product_id":"paper-plate-christmas-tree-craft-a6899","title":"Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Christmas-Tree-Craft.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paper plate Christmas tree craft is simple, festive, and perfect for crafters big and small! Inspired by this craft from Rachel over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iheartcraftythings.com\/2012\/12\/christmas-tree-art.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Heart Crafty Things\u003c\/a\u003e, we tailored the supply list to fit what we found in our craft closet and think it turned out pretty good!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epaper plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003escissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003egreen tissue paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft glue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epaint brush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eyellow and brown construction paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eassorted buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating the Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCut the paper plate into thirds. Collage each section with pieces of green tissue paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tree-Step1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGlue the collaged sections together, creating a layered effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/023.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDecorate the tree! Cut a trunk from the brown construction paper and a star from the yellow paper, and add 'garlands' made from colorful buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tree-Step3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhile these festive crafts can be displayed anywhere, because of the collage effect, these trees make fun window decorations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/053.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734203605017,"sku":"A6899","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Paper-Plate-Christmas-Tree-Craft_67974b76-2606-4ed8-a07e-57cddd9fa1bd.jpg?v=1522782290"},{"product_id":"footprint-penguin-winter-craft-for-kids-a6905","title":"Footprint Penguin - Winter Craft for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Footprint-Penguin-Cover.v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWondering 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 \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.littlefamilyfun.com\/2013\/01\/footprint-penguin-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Family Fun\u003c\/a\u003e and we think it would be a great way to keep your little ones occupied on a cold winter day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eblack, white, and orange construction paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewiggle eyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft glue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Supplies.v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreating the Penguins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStart by placing the black construction paper on the floor, inviting your kiddos to trace their foot onto the paper and cut it out with a pair of scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Step1.v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNext, cut an oval from white construction paper and paste it to the middle of the construction paper footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Step2.v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFinally, add wiggle eyes and a 'beak' cut from orange construction paper - and voila!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Final.v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734204031001,"sku":"A6905","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Footprint-Penguin-Cover.v1.jpg?v=1522782292"},{"product_id":"marshmallow-snowman-craft-a6902","title":"Marshmallow Snowman Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Marshmallow-Snowman-Cover.v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a craft that incorporates fun \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e learning? This marshmallow snowman craft is just the project! We found this gem over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/handsonaswegrow.com\/marshmallow-snowman-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHands On: As We Grow\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor example;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents can predict\/estimate how many marshmallows it will take to create the snowman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs Allison over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/01\/make-a-snowman-inside.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e did, you can have your kiddos count marshmallows in groups of 5, 10, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents can simply count as they place the marshmallows on the snowman, building one-to-one correspondence skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eblue card stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft glue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003emini marshmallows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eblack marker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003efelt, buttons, construction paper, and other embellishments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCreating the Snowman\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUse a pencil\/pen to draw the outline of a snowman onto the blue card stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Marshmallow-Snowman-Step1.v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOutline the snowman shape with craft glue and add mini marshmallows to the wet glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Marshmallow-Snowman-Step2a.v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Marshmallow-Snowman-Step2b.v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Marshmallow-Snowman-Step2c.v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOnce the glue has set, use the markers and the craft embellishments to create\/decorate the snowman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Marshmallow-Snowman-Step3a.v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Marshmallow-Snowman-Step3b.v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734204063769,"sku":"A6902","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Marshmallow-Snowman-Cover.v1.jpg?v=1522782292"},{"product_id":"free-28-page-printable-christmas-prek-pack-a7272","title":"FREE 28-Page Printable Christmas PreK Pack!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Free-28Page-Printable-Christmas-PreK-Pack-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mary Martha Mama\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this amazing FREE printable Christmas pack from Cat over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marymarthamama.com\/kid-stuff\/christmas-preschool-pack-free-printables\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMary Martha Mama\u003c\/a\u003e! Containing 28 pages and 13 fun activities - it's a veritable gold mine of festive learning activities that your kiddos are sure to enjoy! You'll have to visit Cat's blog for the download, but here's a teaser list of the skills\/activities you'll find inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Free-28Page-Printable-Christmas-PreK-Pack-ActivityCollage.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mary Martha Mama\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter tracing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor lacing cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrewriting line tracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord puzzles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter block spelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory matching game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory sequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter recognition and tracing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatterning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwriting practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorytelling props\/craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlong with the amazing pack of printable worksheets, Cat also shares her family's favorite Christmas traditions - movies, books, etc. - so be sure to head over to \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marymarthamama.com\/kid-stuff\/christmas-preschool-pack-free-printables\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMary Martha Mama\u003c\/a\u003e for the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734215532569,"sku":"A7272","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Free-28Page-Printable-Christmas-PreK-Pack-Cover.jpg?v=1522782361"},{"product_id":"its-a-sweet-christmas-bulletin-board-idea-a7276","title":"\"It's A Sweet Christmas!\" Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Its-A-Sweet-Christmas-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this festive holiday bulletin board created by the teachers at McKinley Early Childhood Center! Aren't the candies super cute?! Candy canes, gingerbread boys\/girls, and wrapped candies are the perfect recipe for a \u003cem\u003esweet\u003c\/em\u003e Christmas design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCandy Cane Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original board features simple red and white construction paper candy canes. If you want to spice it up a bit or have your kiddos work with different art mediums, you might consider one of these fun projects;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eScrunched Tissue Paper Candy Canes from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/craftyjournal.com\/scrunched-paper-candy-cane\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafty Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePuffy Paint Candy Canes from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kraftykid.com\/puffy-paint-candy-cane-magnet-craft\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKrafty Kid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacking Peanut Candy Canes from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.memetales.com\/2012\/12\/candy-cane-kids-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMeme Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThumbprint Candy Canes from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/learncreatelove.com\/thumbprint-candy-cane\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLearn Create Love\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTape Resist Candy Canes from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.modernparentsmessykids.com\/2012\/12\/getting-our-christmas-craft-on.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eModern Parents Messy Kids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGingerbread Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find lots of great gingerbread boy and girl templates online! Create cutouts from brown card stock then provide your kiddos with markers, buttons, craft puffs, puffy paint, glitter glue, etc. and invite them to decorate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWrapped Candies\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs your kiddos are busy creating candy canes and gingerbread people, you can whip up some cute 'wrapped candies' with dessert sized paper plates, craft paint (optional), cellophane, and ribbon! Patterned\/colored cellophane makes the process easier because you don't have to paint the plate (or other prop) beneath it. However, if you're feeling ambitious, you might try makings some peppermint stars like \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/craftsncoffee.com\/2013\/11\/15\/how-to-make-a-peppermint-stripe-sweater-wreath\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethese\u003c\/a\u003e from Crafts n Coffee! [NOTE: The discs are cool, but you could always paint a white paper plate too!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIt's A Sweet Christmas!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"It's A Sweet Christmas!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red scalloped trimmer or Christmas themed border. We love how the original design features holly leaf cutouts at the corners. It adds a little pizzazz!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos' candy crafts!!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734215696409,"sku":"A7276","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Its-A-Sweet-Christmas-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg?v=1522782362"},{"product_id":"beautiful-salt-watercolor-winter-snowflake-art-project-for-kids-a7275","title":"Beautiful Salt + Watercolor Winter Snowflake Art Project for Kids!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Beautiful-Salt-Watercolor-Snowflake-Art.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Art Projects for Kids\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter just wouldn't be the same without at least one snowflake art project! Check out this gorgeous salt + watercolor snowflakes project put together by Kathy Barbro over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/artprojectsforkids.org\/portfolio\/snowflake-atc\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArt Projects for Kids\u003c\/a\u003e! We love the colors, their miniature size, and that you can change the design by simply changing the order of the grouping!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewatercolor paper cut into 2.5\" x 3.5\" cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eliquid watercolor paints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ekids paint brushes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003esalt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewhite card stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e3\" snowflake punch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eCreating the Snowflake Cards\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFirst, invite students to cover their card with vibrant 'blobs' of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNext, while the paint is still wet, have them sprinkle salt on the card and set aside to dry. The salt, as it absorbs the watercolor paint, will create a fun textured look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFinally, once the paint has dried, students can brush off the salt and complete their project by gluing on a white card stock snowflake cutout!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eArranged in a plastic trading card sleeve, the individual projects create a beautiful winter display that can be changed over and over! [NOTE: We love the small cards, but you could also do this project on a larger scale if you're looking to fill a larger display space!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this and lots of other great art projects, be sure to visit Kathy's site, \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/artprojectsforkids.org\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArt Projects for Kids!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734215729177,"sku":"A7275","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Beautiful-Salt-Watercolor-Snowflake-Art.jpg?v=1522782362"},{"product_id":"paint-brush-ornaments-craft-for-kids-great-diy-gift-idea-a7278","title":"Paint Brush Ornaments - Craft for Kids \u0026 Great DIY Gift Idea!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paint-Brush-Ornaments-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mud Pie Studio\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you have a 'go to' parent gift for your students to make during the holidays? If you don't, or if you simply want to try something new this year, check out these awesome paint brush ornaments created by Lori over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mudpiestudio.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/paintbrush-ornaments.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMud Pie Studio\u003c\/a\u003e! Super cute, right?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003einexpensive paint brushes from the hardware store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epainter's tape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eacrylic paint in assorted colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003efoam kids paint brushes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003espray paint in assorted colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epaint pens in assorted colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft embellishments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003elow temp glue gun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eholiday\/patterned ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCreating the Ornaments\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThese will take a bit more time and effort, but they're worth it - we promise! The first step is to select your design. Lori created three variations - a snowman, a reindeer, and a Santa themed brush - but for the purpose of purchasing supplies and doing the craft with twenty-some student crafters, we highly recommend selecting one design for everyone to do!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paint-Brush-Ornaments-Step1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mud Pie Studio\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paint-Brush-Ornaments-Step1b.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mud Pie Studio\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{Step One}:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use painter's tape to tape off the metal part of the brush as well as the bristles. Armed with shallow dishes of paint and foam paint brushes, have students paint the wooden handle of the brush. Set aside to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paint-Brush-Ornaments-Step2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mud Pie Studio\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{Step Two}:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis step will be completed by an adult after hours.\u003c\/em\u003e Once the brush handles are dry, use painter's tape to tape off the newly painted wooden handles and the bristles, leaving the metal part exposed. Use spray paint to paint the metal, then set aside to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{Step Three}:\u003c\/strong\u003e With the spray paint fully dry, it's time to start decorating! Fuzzy chenille stems, spangles\/gems, paint pens, jingle bells - the supply list will depend on the design you choose! A few notes on assembly that might help keep the craft moving when working with younger crafters;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet out all of the embellishments on a table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a paper plate already labeled with their name (and also containing their painted brush) and invite them to visit the table in small groups to select their embellishments. [They, of course, should be putting the embellishments on their paper plates!] Once they've selected all of their decor, have your students drop off their paper plates at the 'gluing station'. The paper plates stack easily to save room!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall students up to the gluing station one at a time. There they can tell you where they'd like all of the embellishments and an adult can do all of the gluing. The paint brushes can then be set back on the plates to dry. [NOTE: While students are visiting the gluing table, their classmates can be working on center work, a quite time activity, etc.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also good to note that older crafters can do their own gluing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{Step Four}:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie on a piece of ribbon to the fully dry brushes and - voila!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paint-Brush-Ornaments-Finished.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mud Pie Studio\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the original post of this awesome ornament craft and lots of other neat ideas, be sure to visi \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mudpiestudio.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMud Pie Studio\u003c\/a\u003e!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734215794713,"sku":"A7278","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Paint-Brush-Ornaments-Cover.jpg?v=1522782362"},{"product_id":"we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-holiday-display-a7277","title":"\"We Wish You A Merry Christmas!\" Holiday Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/We-Wish-You-A-Merry-Christmas-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing screams Christmas like stockings hung by the fireplace! Here's another simple display created by the teachers at McKinley Early Childhood Center that would make a great addition to your holiday decorating plans! Your kiddos are sure to have a great time creating the stockings and candy canes and, when they're finished, you'll have the makings of a great display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCandy Cane Craft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide your kiddos with a candy cane shape cut from white card stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmed with craft glue and red tissue paper, invite students to tear small pieces of tissue, scrunch them, and arrange them on the cutout to create the candy cane stripes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStocking Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive students stocking shapes cut from red card stock or construction paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave them add a row or two of cotton balls along the top of the stocking cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen, armed with craft embellishments (i.e. markers, puffy paint, glitter glue, stickers, BINGO daubers, etc.) and glue, have students decorate a stocking to hang on the fireplace!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWe Wish You A Merry Christmas!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We Wish You A Merry Christmas!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red scalloped trimmer or Christmas themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Fireplace. Cut a large rectangle\/square shape from red bulletin board paper and a smaller rectangle\/square shape from black bulletin board paper, fitting it inside the red cutout to create a the fireplace shape. Hand-drawing 'bricks' on the red paper to complete the shape. [NOTE: Instead of red bulletin board paper and hand drawing the bricks, you might also consider using brick bulletin board paper!] Finally, add the 'fire' - i.e. logs cut from brown construction paper and flames cut from orange and yellow construction paper. Draw the shapes by hand or find a clip art image online that you can enlarge and trace! 2) The Stockings. Use your kiddos' crafts! 3) The Candy Canes. Again, use your kiddos' crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734215761945,"sku":"A7277","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/We-Wish-You-A-Merry-Christmas-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522782362"},{"product_id":"make-your-own-tin-can-snowman-a7254","title":"Make Your Own Tin Can Snowman!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Tin Can Snowman Craft!\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/tin-can-snowman-craft.jpg\" alt=\"Snowman Tin Can Craft for Winter\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Hands On As We Grow\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eHow stinkin' cute is this tin can snowman craft?!? Jamie over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/handsonaswegrow.com\/snowman-craft-from-tin-cans\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHands On As We Grow\u003c\/a\u003e completed the craft with her adorable boys and hung it outside as a wind chime. The craft is perfect for heading into winter and only requires a few supplies. For a complete tutorial and supply list for crafting the snowman, be sure to check out \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/handsonaswegrow.com\/snowman-craft-from-tin-cans\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHands On As We Grow\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734215991321,"sku":"A7254","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/tin-can-snowman-craft.jpg?v=1522782363"},{"product_id":"paper-plate-snowman-craft-with-lacing-practice-bonus-a7255","title":"Paper Plate Snowman Craft (with Lacing Practice Bonus!)","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Paper Plate Snowman Craft (with Lacing Practice Bonus!)\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/paper-plate-snowman-with-lacing.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Plate Snowman for Winter\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eWe were browsing the web looking for cute snowman crafts this winter and came across this adorable idea featured by Rachel at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iheartcraftythings.com\/2012\/11\/paper-plate-snowman-with-lacing-practice.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Heart Crafty Things\u003c\/a\u003e. Too cute not to share and we love that the craft includes an opportunity for your kiddos to practice their lacing skills! You probably already have most of the supplies that you'll need on hand, so head over to Rachel's \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iheartcraftythings.com\/2012\/11\/paper-plate-snowman-with-lacing-practice.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e for a full tutorial on how to complete the super cute snowman!\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734216089625,"sku":"A7255","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/paper-plate-snowman-with-lacing.jpg?v=1522782364"},{"product_id":"awesome-alliteration-activity-super-snazzy-snowmen-a7242","title":"Awesome Alliteration Activity \u0026 Super Snazzy Snowmen!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Finished.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichelle over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.applesandabcs.com\/2014\/01\/snowman-alliteration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e put together this super cute lesson idea that pairs alliteration with an adorable snowman craft! After studying various examples of alliteration, have your kiddos try their hand at crafting their own winter poem about snowmen. For younger writers, you might brainstorm adjectives, verbs, etc. that start with \"S\". Older writers can work in pairs or individually. Here are some cute examples from Michelle's fourth graders;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Poem-Example1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Poem-Example2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter writing their poems, they can start crafting...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut a snowman shape from white construction paper - a circle head and trapezoid body - and glue the snowman to a piece of bright blue card stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd an orange construction paper 'carrot' nose and cut a scarf from colored paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rest of the details can be added with a black permanent marker and white crayon. Draw the mouth and arms with the marker and background snowflakes with the white crayon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsn't the finished project super cute!? And they make an adorable bulletin board...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can find this awesome lesson idea and more over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.applesandabcs.com\/2014\/01\/snowman-alliteration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734216122393,"sku":"A7242","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Finished.jpg?v=1522782364"},{"product_id":"5-great-activities-for-your-penguin-unit-a7178","title":"5 Great Activities for Your Penguin Unit!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love a good winter penguin unit and were thrilled to stumble across these fabulous activity ideas shared by Mrs. Ryder over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/literacyandlaughter.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/penguin-experts.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiteracy and Laughter\u003c\/a\u003e! By the time they're done, your kiddos are sure to be penguin experts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSchema Anchor Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-Schema-Anchor-Chart.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Literacy and Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore beginning the unit, discuss with your kiddos what they already know about penguins and record it on your anchor chart. From there, as they learn new facts and information, update the chart to reflect their new learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePenguin Tree Map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-Tree-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Literacy and Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the anchor chart, a tree map is a great way to help your kiddos organize their learning. It helps students fit the information they've learned into specific categories and, in a way, helps to simplify the learning process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePenguin Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-NF-Facts.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Literacy and Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-NF-Facts2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Literacy and Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reading books, watching videos, and exploring resource sites on the internet, invite your students to pick their favorite fact to write, illustrate, and share with the class!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific Drawings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-Science-Journal-Labeled-Drawings.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Literacy and Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrood pouch. Waddle. Barbs. Penguins have some parts with funny names! As your students learn about the different parts of a penguin, have them add a labeled drawing of a penguin to their science notebook!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePenguin Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese penguin crafts are sure to add some fun to the unit as well as double as cute classroom displays during the unit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-Penguin-Drawings-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Literacy and Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-Penguin-Drawings-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Literacy and Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenguin Drawings. Students can learn to draw penguins with the awesome web tutorial over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nothingbutpenguins.com\/how-to-draw-a-penguin\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNothing But Penguins\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-Shape-Penguin-Craft.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Teacher Wife\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape Penguins. Your students will be amazed that they can create a penguin using simple construction paper shapes. Check out this great 'shape penguin' tutorial over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theteacherwife.com\/2012\/01\/penguin-mini-unit-freebie.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Teacher Wife\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAren't these activities great!? Mrs. Ryder did a great job putting her penguin unit together - we were inspired by her activities and we hope you are too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734216155161,"sku":"A7178","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Penguin-Unit-Cover.jpg?v=1522782364"},{"product_id":"winter-fun-with-snowmen-the-mitten-a7179","title":"Winter Fun with Snowmen \u0026 The Mitten!","description":"\u003cp\u003eNothing screams winter like snowmen and mittens! We were drawn to these colorful activites that we found over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/underthealphabettree.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/some-winter-fun-ideas.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eUnder the Alphabet Tree\u003c\/a\u003e and hope they inspire you as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAll About Snowmen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Fun-The-Snowman.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. G and her kiddos spent some time reading up on snowmen, then watched the animated adventure, \"The Snowman\", following the story of a young boy who makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, only for it to come to life that night and take him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterward, they used a tree map to organize their learning, crafted their own snowmen, and wrote descriptive sentences about their snowmen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Fun-Snowman-Tree-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Under the Alphabet Tree\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Fun-Snowman-Writing-Display.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Under the Alphabet Tree\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Fun-Snowman-Writing-Example1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Under the Alphabet Tree\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Fun-Snowman-Writing-Example2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Under the Alphabet Tree\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Fun-Snowman-Writing-Example3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Under the Alphabet Tree\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Fun-The-Mitten-BookCover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter wouldn't be complete without reading Jan Brett's popular children's story, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not to mention, you can find some great free printables to use with the story!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. G and her kiddos used \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.janbrett.com\/put_the_animals_in_the_mitten.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethese printables\u003c\/a\u003e to practice sequencing and retelling the story, then she had them write and draw about another animal they would add to the story if they could!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Fun-The-Mitten-Display.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Under the Alphabet Tree\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Fun-The-Mitten-Example1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Under the Alphabet Tree\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Fun-The-Mitten-Example2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Under the Alphabet Tree\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Fun-The-Mitten-Example3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Under the Alphabet Tree\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/underthealphabettree.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eUnder the Alphabet Tree\u003c\/a\u003e for these and lots of other great winter activity ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734216220697,"sku":"A7179","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Winter-Fun-The-Mitten-Display.jpg?v=1522782365"},{"product_id":"i-love-you-snow-much-adorable-snowman-ornament-craft-for-kids-a7243","title":"\"I Love You SNOW Much!\" Adorable Snowman Ornament Craft for Kids!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snowman-Ornament-Craft-Finished.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: A Cupcake for the Teacher\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the holidays are over, we still thought we'd share this adorable snowman ornament craft that we found over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.acupcakefortheteacher.com\/2012\/12\/snowman-ornaments.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Cupcake for the Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e in the event you keep an inspiration folder for next year because it makes an awesome parent gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eclear plastic ornaments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eiridescent decorating shred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eorange and black Sharpie paint pens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003echenille stems in assorted colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epom poms in assorted colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003elow temp glue gun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewinter gift bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003egift tag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snowman-Ornament-Craft-Materials.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: A Cupcake for the Teacher\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCreating the Ornament\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe recommend setting up four stations for your kiddos to rotate through!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSTATION 1: FILLING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt the first station, have students stuff their ornament with theiridescent decorating shred. You'll need something to help get the shred in the ornament. Teri recommends using the eraser side of a pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSTATION 2: DRAWING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt the second station, invite students to use the Sharpie paint pens to draw the snowman's face. For younger crafters, you might need some adult supervision for this station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSTATION 3: GLUING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt the third station, students select the pom poms and chenille stem for the snowman's 'earmuffs'.It's best to use a low temp glue gun to attach the earmuffs therefore, for safety, you'll need an adult for this station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSTATION 4: WRAPPING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt the last station, have your kiddos wrap their gift! Simply have them put their ornament in a winter themed gift bag and tie on the gift tag (check out Teri's super adorable FREE printable tag) with a ribbon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snowman-Ornament-Craft-GiftWrap.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: A Cupcake for the Teacher\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuper adorable, right!? For this and lots of other great activities, crafts, etc., we highly recommend checking out Teri's blog, \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.acupcakefortheteacher.com\/2012\/12\/snowman-ornaments.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Cupcake for the Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734216253465,"sku":"A7243","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Snowman-Ornament-Craft-Finished.jpg?v=1522782365"},{"product_id":"adorable-sock-snowman-craft-for-kids-a7236","title":"Adorable Sock Snowman Craft for Kids!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Adorable-Sock-Snowman-Craft-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is the week of Valentine's Day, it's also still winter, so if you're looking for a simple winter craft to do with your kiddos, check out this fun sock snowman craft we found over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tunstalltimes.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/sock-snowman-gift-and-merry-christmas.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTunstall's Teaching Tidbits\u003c\/a\u003e! Reagan had her kiddos do this craft before Christmas break using the finished snowmen as gifts for their parents, but we think it could also make a cute project for your crafters to work on after the holiday!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003emen's white tube socks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003erice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003equilt batting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft felt sheets in assorted colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ebuttons in assorted colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft puffs in assorted colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewiggle eyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003erubber bands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ejingle bells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003elow temp glue gun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCreating the Sock Snowman\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eReagan suggests having your kiddos work in pairs as well as setting up three different stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTATION ONE: RICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Adorable-Sock-Snowman-Craft-Step1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt the first station, students will take turns assisting their partner in putting two dixie cups full of rice in the bottom of their sock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTATION TWO: BATTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Adorable-Sock-Snowman-Craft-Step2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt the second station, invite students to fill their sock two-thirds full with quilt batting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTATION THREE: DECORATING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Adorable-Sock-Snowman-Craft-Step3a.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Adorable-Sock-Snowman-Craft-Step3b.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt the third station the snowman starts to take shape! Start by adding two rubber bands; one where the scarf will go and one where the batting ends, creating a head for the snowman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Adorable-Sock-Snowman-Craft-Step3c.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNext, roll down what's left of the tube sock creating a 'hat' for the snowman. Cute, right?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Adorable-Sock-Snowman-Craft-Finished.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFinally, it's time to add all the embellishments!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- Wiggle eyes and a craft felt 'carrot nose' to make the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- Craft puffs for 'earmuffs' and a pom pom on the top of the hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- Assorted buttons on the body and jingle bell at the neck to add color and fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA few suggestions for the decorating station...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHave all of the embellishments set out on a table and provide students with a small paper plate with their name on it. As they select the embellishments, they can carry their goods on the plate which can then be stacked neatly on top of each other at the 'gluing station' should you get backed up! Because...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEven though you're using a low temp glue gun, have an adult do the gluing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Adorable-Sock-Snowman-Craft-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAren't these darling!? For more tips and tricks on creating your sock snowman crafts, be sure to visit \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tunstalltimes.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/sock-snowman-gift-and-merry-christmas.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTunstall's Teaching Tidbits!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734216777753,"sku":"A7236","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Adorable-Sock-Snowman-Craft-Cover.jpg?v=1522782368"},{"product_id":"life-in-a-snow-globe-winter-writing-craftivity-display-a7235","title":"\"Life in a Snow Globe\" Winter Writing Craftivity \u0026 Display!","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-Globe-Writing-Craftivity-Finished-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love pairing writing activities with crafts! A little work with a little play; makes for a good balance. Not to mention, the finished products usually make for an awesome classroom display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn search of winter writing prompts, we stumbled across this adorable snow globe writing craftivity shared by Molly over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonswithlaughter.com\/2013\/01\/snow-globes.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLessons with Laughter\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would make a fantastic addition to your winter lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSnow Globe Craft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-Globe-Writing-Craftivity-Finished-CloseUp.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe snow globes look daunting, but are actually quite simple to create!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGather your materials. You'll need clear plastic plate, construction paper in assorted colors, white craft paint, q-tips, iridescent glitter, snow glitter*, student photos, craft glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a photo shoot! Invite students to dress up in their winter gear - hats, coats, scarves, gloves, etc. - and pose against a white background as if they're playing in the snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvided with a piece of light blue construction paper and clear plastic plate, invite students to trace their plate on the paper and cut out the resulting circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiven a copy of their printed picture, have students cut themselves from the scene and glue their picture onto the construction paper circle. [NOTE: Instruct them to glue the picture off to the side because they still need to fit a snowman in the scene!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmed with shallow trays of white paint and a q-tip, have students add a snowman shape and dot 'snowflakes' to the scene. Before the paint dries, invite students to add a bit of iridescent glitter to the wet snowman\/snowflakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the paint has dried, students can then add construction paper embellishments to the snowman - top hat, scarf, face, arms, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo create the 'snowglobe effect', have students pour a small pile of snow glitter in the center of their construction paper circle, then add a line of glue around the edge of their plate and press it onto the paper circle. A simple trapezoid shape cut from tan or black construction paper creates a base for the globe and completes the project!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-Globe-Writing-Craftivity-Finished-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"Life in a Snow Globe\" Writing Prompt\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they create, and later as they admire their handywork, have your kiddos think about what it might be like to spend a day in a snow globe, then invite them write about it! While Molly didn't have room to display the writing prompts with the globe crafts, we love the idea of attaching the finished prompts to the crafts and finding space in the classroom to display them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a peek at her writing prompt display...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-Globe-Writing-Craftivity-Prompt-Display.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCute Snow Globe Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-Globe-Writing-Craftivity-Door-Display.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, if you don't have the room, the globes make an adorable door display! All you need is some bright blue bulletin board paper, a complimentary colored\/patterned border, and some snowflake cutouts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooks like a ton of fun! For this activity and lots of other great lesson ideas, we highly recommend checking out Molly's blog, \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonswithlaughter.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLessons with Laughter\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734216908825,"sku":"A7235","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Snow-Globe-Writing-Craftivity-Finished-Collage.jpg?v=1522782369"},{"product_id":"featured-teacher-may-2018-a7919","title":"\"Snowmen At Night\" Craft, Activity, \u0026 Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Snowmen at Night Bulletin Board Idea\" alt=\"Snowmen at Night Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snowmen%20at%20Night%20Bulletin%20Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Sharon Riggs\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharon Riggs, first grade teacher at Uniontown Elementary School, had her students read the book \"Snowmen at Night\" by Caralyn Buehner. They were then asked to write about what their snowmen would do at night and draw a picture that represents their answer. We think the display turned out great!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharon is our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/featured-teacher\"\u003e\"Featured Teacher\" of the month\u003c\/a\u003e! Sharon started out her career as a social worker for 10 years, then went back to college to become a teacher. She has been teaching at Uniontown Elementary for 16 years. When asked what her favorite part of teaching is, she said, \"What I like most about teaching is when the childrens' faces light up when they learn something new. I also love seeing the childrens' smiles every day, and having fun.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnowmen At Night Bulletin Board Idea\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the board with light blue bulletin board paper or the Fadeless Winter Time Paper Roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e You can use the royal blue or white Terrific Trimmers, or the Snow and Ice Terrific Trimmers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a Headline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use any one or more of our 300+ letter sets to create an attention grabbing display!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnowman Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supply each student with a half sheet of dark blue construction paper. Have them cut out their snowman using white construction paper and assemble them. Depending on the skill level of your students, you may want to use a . 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