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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! 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Here is an inventive door decoration posted by Ms. Ashlee at Izzyshare! With a few classroom supplies, you \u003cem\u003etoo\u003c\/em\u003e can create this festive gingerbread house and be the talk of the hall!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eGingerbread House Door Decor\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by papering the door (and two extra feet on either side) with brown paper. Add a window to each section, crafting it from yellow paper and using white accents to make the frames. If you desire, pull large cotton balls apart and glue them to the window ledges to create the appearance of frost. Use white paper to create snow accents where the brown 'house' meets the ground and, on either side of the house structure, place two candy-cane poles as accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow it's time to move to the roof. Cut seventeen large circles from assorted colors of construction paper or craft paper placing them in two rows (8 on top and 9 on bottom) to create a patterned roof. Outline the colorful circles with white paper cut into wavy strips (about 8 inches wide). Add a gingerbread to the door and a welcoming message (e.g. \"Welcome to Our Winter Wonderland\") and you will have created a festive door decoration for the Christmas season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre there ways to improve upon this decoration? Be sure to tell us about it below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734073745433,"sku":"A1004","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gingerbread-Door1.jpg?v=1522781511"},{"product_id":"christmas-tree-made-from-recycled-egg-cartons-a2251","title":"Christmas Tree Made From Recycled Egg Cartons","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4693015053.jpg\" alt=\"Egg Cartons\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Rachel Strohm\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/43223287@N05\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRachel Strohm\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Egg Cartons'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/43223287@N05\/4693015053\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fun Christmas craft comes from the creators of Craft Elf! Not only will it help use up some of the recycled supplies and the craft embellishment odds and ends in your art cabinet, it'll provide a cute \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-54-classroom-decorations.aspx\" target=\"_self\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom decoration\u003c\/a\u003e for your classroom door or walls this holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled cardboard panel (e.g. front or back of a cereal box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled cardboard egg cartons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8637-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids paint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft embellishments (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17868-sequins-spangles-4-oz.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esequins\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-42-teacher-stickers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003estickers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-367-glitter.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eglitter\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1965-pom-pons-assorted-1-lb-bag.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epom pons\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScraps of Christmas wrapping paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore beginning the craft, cut the individual cups from the cardboard egg cartons. Because the material is sturdier than regular paper, etc. this is best done by an adult. Place the cups into a large box or bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDay 1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrape student desks with newspaper, setting up a \"painting station\" for every group of four students. At each station, provide shallow bowls of green tempera paint and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-362-foam-brush-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efoam paint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e. Invite students to take turns coming up front to the box of egg carton cups and counting out ten. Returning to their seat, show students how to hold the egg cup (like a \"hat\" - resting atop the fingers of their non-dominant hand) and paint it. Provide students with a piece of paper (labeled with their name) to set the cups on as they're painted. Then set them all aside to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive each table wrapping paper scraps, ribbon, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable glue\u003c\/a\u003e. Invite students to make Christmas \"packages\" - cutting a square or rectangle of paper and creating a bow\/ribbon embellishment like those found on gifts. Also, have them create a large trapezoid from the wrapping paper to be used as a pot for the Christmas tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDay 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with the recycled cereal box panel. Invite them to arrange and glue their green egg cups in the shape of a tree onto the cardboard. 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Once they've glued all the pieces on, provide them with the assortment of craft embellishments and let them go crazy decorating their trees!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftelf.com\/Craft_elf_Christmas_Eggcarton_Christmas_tree.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree instructions to make a Christmas tree from eggcartons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096814105,"sku":"A2251","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4693015053.jpg?v=1522781651"},{"product_id":"homemade-penguin-christmas-countdown-calendar-a2252","title":"Homemade Penguin Christmas Countdown Calendar!","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/65217341.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Posing\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2005 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Paul Boxley\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/19663529@N00\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaul Boxley\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Penguin Posing'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/19663529@N00\/65217341\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren sometimes have a hard time keeping track of days - especially if there is an exciting event on the way! Instead of fielding the question - \"How many more days till Christmas?\" - twenty times a day, help your students make their own countdown calendars with this cute craft from Craft Elf! With just a few tweaks, your students will be able to complete this project with ease!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17870-wonderfoam-sheets-12-x-18.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWonderfoam® sheets\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelcro dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSchool glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8591-array0174-card-stock-white-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e, create several penguin templates with which your students can trace and cut out their own penguin shapes from Wonderfoam® sheets. They'll use black for the body and head, white for the belly and eyes, and orange for the beak and feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, provide students with a Christmas light bulb template. They'll use this to trace and cut bulb shapes from assorted colors of Wonderfoam® (i.e. yellow, orange, red, blue, green, purple, etc.). Using a white paint pen, have students script a number (one through twenty-four) on each bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite students to glue a piece of yarn across the penguin's body in a zig zag fashion (see the example craft at Craft Elf). When dry, provide students with Velcro dots,  encouraging them to place one half of each dot on the back of the Christmas bulbs and the other half along the yarn on the penguin (when the bulbs are velcroed to the yarn, it will look like a string of Christmas lights).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students match up the bulbs to each Velcro dot on the line - putting the bulbs in order from one to twenty-four. Help them hang the craft in their locker or invite them to take the countdown calendars home to share with their families. Starting December 1st the countdown begins! [Reminder: Students won't need to remove a light bulb until the 2nd though.] While it's fun for the students to have their own calendars, make sure there's a countdown \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-284-classroom-calendars.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom calendar\u003c\/a\u003e too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftelf.com\/Craft_elf_holiday_Christmas_Penguin_Christmas_Countdown.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePenguin Count down to Christmas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096912409,"sku":"A2252","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/65217341.jpg?v=1522781651"},{"product_id":"reindeer-antlers-a2253","title":"Reindeer Antlers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/deer-681366.jpg\" alt=\"Reindeer\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a festive holiday craft that's sure to bring a few giggles and a precious classroom photo opportunity - reindeer antlers! You'll find this craft so successful, it'll become a Christmas tradition for sure!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, white, or green plastic headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, white, or green \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17870-wonderfoam-sheets-12-x-18.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWonderfoam® sheets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, white, or green craft ribbon (thin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-88-jingle-bells-15mm-silver.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBells\u003c\/a\u003e (18mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-367-glitter.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glitter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4882-low-temp-glue-gun.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLow temp glue gun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend a note home to parents explaining the craft and asking for them to provide their child with a red, white, or green plastic headband (keep a few extra on hand just in case a child forgets theirs on craft day!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with antler templates and a Wonderfoam® sheet in the color of their choice (red, white, or green). As the class gets started tracing and cutting out their antlers, dismiss one group of students at a time to come up and get a ribbon glued onto their headband to create a striped, \"candy cane\" effect (e.g. on a red headband, glue a white or green ribbon). \u003cem\u003e[NOTE: Because a low-temp glue gun is involved, students will need adult assistance. Also, if a student brings in a headband of a different color, all you'll need to do is glue two ribbons of different colors around the band to get the Christmas candy cane effect. See the directions at Craft Elf.]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you desire, provide each table with a shallow dish of iridescent white glitter, a shallow dish of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable school glue\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e. Have them coat their antler cutouts with a light layer of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8600-elmers0174-school-glue-4-oz.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eglue\u003c\/a\u003e, sprinkling glitter over the wet adhesive, then set aside to dry. Overnight, assemble each child's antler headbands, then take a class picture the next day in class. You might consider completing the ensemble by painting each child's nose black (or red for Rudolph!) for the picture. These make a great cover for your classroom Christmas card to each family!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftelf.com\/Christmas_Antler_Headband_craft.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChristmas Craft: make antlers from craft foam and ribbon; Craft Elf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096945177,"sku":"A2253","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/deer-681366.jpg?v=1522781652"},{"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. 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Here's a fun elf bowling game designed by Ellen at The Long Thread!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few alternatives...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2240\" title=\"Plastic Candy Canes\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Plastic-Candy-Canes.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eEllen's design calls for a 36\" dowel rod (1\" wide) and the use of a saw and miter box. If you don't feel comfortable using tools (or don't like the idea of using wooden pins and a wooden ball), you could also make this craft with several plastic candy cane shaped candy holders! Just take the curved lid off the top - fill the container with sugar or another dense (but not too heavy!) material - and seal it back up with colored electrical or duct tape! Then, instead of using a wooden craft ball, you could use a plastic or rubber ball for the activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, if sewing the elves doesn't sound quite up your alley, consider creating the bowling pin characters from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17870-wonderfoam-sheets-12-x-18.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWonderfoam® sheets\u003c\/a\u003e. Using this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftelf.com\/Craft_elf_Christmas_Elf_magnet.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Elf\u003c\/a\u003e magnet craft as a guide, cut and assemble your elf cutouts, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egluing\u003c\/a\u003e them onto your plastic candy containers or dowel rod. You might also consider adding other characters - Frosty, Santa Claus, Rudolph, Mrs. Claus, a Christmas tree, or any other Christmas icons. These bowling pins are super simple, still give a homemade feel, and best of all (for those of us who \u003cem\u003earen't\u003c\/em\u003e Martha Stewart), don't require a needle and thread!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these few adjustments, you'll come away with a fun winter game that your students will love - and a little less work along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thelongthread.com\/?p=1604\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethelongthread.com » Elf Skittles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097240089,"sku":"A2254","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Plastic-Candy-Canes.jpg?v=1522781653"},{"product_id":"bright-wishes-for-the-holidays-a1053","title":"Bright Wishes for the Holidays - Christmas Lights Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-626  \" title=\"Bright Wishes\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bright-Wishes.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Lights Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: TeachingHeart.net | Colleen Gallagher\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you're transitioning your classroom decorations from Halloween and harvest, think about creating a bulletin board that will last all through Christmas and into the new year! Featured by Colleen Gallagher at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/bboard.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachingHeart.net\u003c\/a\u003e, this vibrant display features Christmas lights, students' holiday wishes, and just the right amount of Christmas cheer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBright Wishes Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The creator of the board used white bulletin board paper, but you might consider using a light blue or green bulletin board paper just to spice things up even more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Bright Wishes for the Holidays!\" - The bulletin board creator used word processing software to create the title, but you could also use traditional bulletin board letters too!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a homemade Christmas light border using colored construction paper or card stock and a black permanent marker. Begin by designing a card stock light bulb template. Use this to trace and cut out Christmas lights in assorted colors. Don't forget the small gray connector pieces at the bottom! [NOTE: You might also be able to find a black and white clip-art print online or through your word processing software that can be used to print the light bulb shapes directly onto colored card stock to be cut out.] To resist wear and tear (and ensure that the border can be used over and over!), be sure to laminate the bulbs. To construct the border, use a black permanent marker to draw a curly line around the edge of the display, then staple or tape the bulbs on the \"string\". You might also consider purchasing pre-made holiday light bulb cutouts, a Christmas lights border, or even stringing up \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e Christmas lights around the bulletin board!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use construction or bulletin board paper in assorted colors to create large light bulb cutouts - one for each student. Have students pen their holiday wish onto a light bulb (younger students will need your assistance), then display the bulbs throughout the holiday season. Depending on the size of your display, you'll have to rotate the bulbs at the beginning of each week until each students' wish has been displayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear what you think, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eBrowse our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com. 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The kids will love crafting them and their families will enjoy the handmade sentiment. Here are a few of our favorite designs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/magazine\/familyfun-magazine-archive\/familyfun-december-january-2011\/sweet-gingerbread-houses-954195\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandprint Santa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing makes a card (or any art project for that matter!) more special than a handprint! These cards are sure to become instant keepsakes. Your students will need to cut Santa's hat from a piece of red \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-182-crafting-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecrafting paper\u003c\/a\u003e and attach two small \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewiggle eyes\u003c\/a\u003e, but the rest of the card is created using assorted colors of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekids craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e and hands - a white handprint beard, two rosy fingerprint cheeks, a red fingerprint nose, a black fingerprint mouth, and fluffy white fingerprint trimming on Santa's hat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/magazine\/familyfun-magazine-archive\/familyfun-december-january-2011\/sweet-gingerbread-houses-954195\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGingerbread House Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're in a pinch, nothing is simpler than this gingerbread house card! Not only does it make use of recycled cartons (e.g. orange juice, half and half creamer, whipping cream, milk, etc.), \"decorating\" is a snap with packages of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-42-teacher-stickers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003estickers\u003c\/a\u003e found at your local office supply store or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eonline teacher supplies store\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.officemax.com\/office-supplies\/labels-labelmakers\/labels\/label-pads\/product-prod2550363\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eName badges\u003c\/a\u003e for the gingerbread house door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.officemax.com\/office-supplies\/labels-labelmakers\/labels\/labels-color-coding\/product-ARS25484\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAssorted circle labels\u003c\/a\u003e (both large and small) for decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.officemax.com\/office-supplies\/binders-accessories\/binder-accessories\/binder-accessories\/product-ARS22192\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHole reinforcement labels\u003c\/a\u003e for decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor tons of other great Christmas card ideas, be sure to visit Disney's FamilyFun site! Your students are sure to have a blast making these greetings for their family members!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097600537,"sku":"A2255","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4245777000.jpg?v=1522781655"},{"product_id":"frosty-the-snowman-coloring-page-a4214","title":"FREE Printable Snowman Coloring Page for Kids #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734097764377,"sku":"A4214","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4214-snowman-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"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":"holiday-clothespin-counting-a3321","title":"Holiday Clothespin Counting","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-429 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Holiday-Clothespin-Counting.jpg\" alt=\"worksheet with various holiday clip art images used for counting practice\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.pre-kpages.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e may feel as if they're repetitive, providing your preschooler with frequent counting exercises and activities - whether in guided lessons or free play - builds a foundation for future math success. Vanessa, early childhood educator and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pre-kpages.com\/math-printables\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePre-K Pages\u003c\/a\u003e, provides a festive holiday counting printable that your students are sure to enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the worksheet, students will not only strengthen counting skills, they will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen \u003cem\u003enumber recognition\u003c\/em\u003e as they pick out the correct number to match the amount of images displayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild \u003cem\u003efine motor skills\u003c\/em\u003e - including hand strength, accuracy, and coordination - as they clip clothespins to the correct card and number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Vanessa's site for this and many other great early childhood resources!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Counting!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097862681,"sku":"A3321","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Holiday-Clothespin-Counting.jpg?v=1522781657"},{"product_id":"elf-carrying-a-hammer-and-box-coloring-page-a4209","title":"FREE Printable Elf Coloring Page for Kids #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734097928217,"sku":"A4209","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4209-elf-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"12-days-of-christmas-muffin-tin-countdown-calendar-a2256","title":"12 Days of Christmas Muffin Tin Countdown Calendar","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.americancrafts.com\/idea_gallery.php?sel=367\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2256 \" title=\"12 Days of Christmas Tin\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/12-Days-of-Christmas.jpg\" alt=\"muffin tin used as a countdown for Christmas\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: American Crafts™ | Alisha Gordon\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun way to countdown the days till Christmas? The perfect solution exists in your oven drawer! Designed by Alisha Gordon for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.americancrafts.com\/index.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAmerican Crafts™\u003c\/a\u003e, this countdown calendar has it all - vibrant colors, exciting treats, and inexpensive trendiness! All you'll need is a muffin tin, some fantastic seasonal crafting paper (like the Merrymint collection at American Crafts™!), and letter\/number stickers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut 12 three-inch circles from various patterned crafting papers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut 12 one-inch circles from various solid color card stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach a one-inch solid circle to the center of each three-inch patterned circle and add a number sticker atop the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a title banner for the top of the muffin tin using a piece of solid colored card stock and letter stickers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the muffin cups with something special (e.g. candy, a piece of paper listing a fun game or craft, etc.), cover the cups with the numbered circles, and get ready to count down!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[For a list of the patterned papers, card stock, and number stickers used in Gordon's design, be sure to check out the full post at American Crafts™]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a school teacher, countdown the days till Christmas break (since you're likely to be released from school a few days before the actual day). The muffin tin calendar provides a great classroom decoration and your students will look forward to the fun activities leading up to the holiday!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.americancrafts.com\/idea_gallery.php?sel=367\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e12 Days of Christmas Tin | American Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097960985,"sku":"A2256","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/12-Days-of-Christmas.jpg?v=1522781658"},{"product_id":"christmas-tree-with-presents-coloring-page-a4158","title":"FREE Printable Christmas Tree Coloring Page for Kids #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734097993753,"sku":"A4158","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4158-christmas-tree-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"snowman-between-two-trees-coloring-page-a4216","title":"FREE Printable Snowman Coloring Page for Kids #3","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098026521,"sku":"A4216","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4216-snowman-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"mistletoe-with-ribbon-christmas-coloring-page-a4231","title":"FREE Printable Mistletoe Christmas Coloring Page for Kids #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098092057,"sku":"A4231","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4231-mistletoe-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"two-small-snowmen-coloring-page-a4215","title":"FREE Printable Snowman Coloring Page for Kids #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098059289,"sku":"A4215","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4215-snowman-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"fun-christmas-lights-coloring-page-a4217","title":"FREE Printable Christmas Lights Coloring Page for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098124825,"sku":"A4217","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4217-christmas-lights-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"variety-of-ornaments-coloring-page-a4162","title":"FREE Fun Christmas Things Coloring Page For Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098157593,"sku":"A4162","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4162-christmas-things-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"three-leaves-of-holly-coloring-page-a4232","title":"FREE Printable Christmas Holly Coloring Page for Kids #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098190361,"sku":"A4232","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4232-christmas-holly-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"homemade-reindeer-christmas-card-a2257","title":"Homemade Reindeer Christmas Card","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/holiday-reindeer-cards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2262\" title=\"Made by Joel Holiday Reindeer Cards 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Made-by-Joel-Holiday-Reindeer-Cards-1.jpg\" alt=\"homemade reindeer Christmas greeting cards and toys\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Made by Joel | Joel Henriques\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we all love getting greeting cards over the holidays - they give us a chance to catch up with those we haven't seen for a while, let family and friends know we love them, and share the joy of the season - what happens to the cards when the holiday ends? There are those 'Martha Stewarts' out there who save the pile of greeting cards to repurpose for the \u003cem\u003enext\u003c\/em\u003e holiday season or teachers who attempt to save them for projects in the classroom, but in general, most cards are thrown out. Joel Henriques - father, artist, and creator of the site \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.blogspot.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMade by Joel\u003c\/a\u003e - offers a solution with this reindeer Christmas card and toy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemplate (downloaded at Made by Joel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8591-array0174-card-stock-white-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e, and other graphic \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-46-arts-crafts-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does he provide a fun solution to Christmas card waste, he offers a \u003cem\u003etemplate\u003c\/em\u003e, making the project that much simpler! Download the template, print it onto heavy \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-76-paper-for-crafts-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paper\u003c\/a\u003e, then arm your students with various graphic art tools and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft materials \u003c\/a\u003efor decorating. Finally, add a holiday message and your greeting card\/toy is finished! You might consider creating other Christmas card characters in the same style as Henriques' reindeer, or using the crafts as classroom\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-238-hand-puppets-finger-puppets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e puppets\u003c\/a\u003e (a great addition to Rudolph songs or stories) instead of cards!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/holiday-reindeer-cards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMade by Joel: Holiday Reindeer Cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098223129,"sku":"A2257","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Made-by-Joel-Holiday-Reindeer-Cards-1.jpg?v=1522781659"},{"product_id":"variety-of-unique-christmas-ornaments-coloring-page-a4218","title":"FREE Printable Christmas Ornaments Coloring Page for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098255897,"sku":"A4218","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4218-christmas-ornaments.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"gingerbread-house-christmas-wall-display-a1059","title":"Gingerbread House Christmas Classroom Wall Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-747  \" title=\"Gingerbread House\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-House.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread House Bulletin Board Decoration\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teacherweb.com | Mrs. Wheeler\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Wheeler, Union Hill School third grade teacher, designed this festive gingerbread house display for the holidays and we think its the perfect compliment to your Christmas decor! Not only does it provide a splash of color to the classroom (and take up an entire wall!), it inspires some fun crafts that are sure to get your students in the holiday spirit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGingerbread Man Glyph\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glyph uses pictures to collect and organize data. For this bulletin board display, Mrs. Wheeler used a gingerbread man glyph to find out fun facts about her students. Here's how it works - Mrs. Wheeler created a glyph legend for students to use when decorating their gingerbread person templates. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-745\" title=\"Gingerbread Man Glyph Example\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Man-Glyph-Example1.jpg\" alt=\"example glyph legend for decorating a gingerbread man\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eThe legend continues, having students select eye, mouth, and other decoration styles based on personal information and preferences. At the end, it's fun to hang up the gingerbread people, covering up student names, then have classmates guess which craft belongs to each student based on the information presented! [NOTE: You can find other glyph examples\/inspiration at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mathwire.com\/glyphs\/glyphs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMathwire\u003c\/a\u003e.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGingerbread House Poem\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMrs. Wheeler also added this fun gingerbread house poem to the display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-746\" title=\"Gingerbread House Poem\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-House-Poem.jpg\" alt=\"poem about a gingerbread house\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eYou might also consider having your students write winter poems of their own to be attached to their gingerbread person or displayed elsewhere on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGingerbread House Christmas Wall Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original design does not have a background (the elements are mounted directly onto the wall), but you might consider using light green or blue background paper to tie everything together!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"titles\" used for the display are the headings on the gingerbread man glyph legend and the gingerbread house poem. No overarching title is used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e As with the background, the original design does not make use of a border, but if you've created a paper background you might consider adding a winter-themed bulletin board trimmer, creating a border from homemade candy cutouts, or even adding a border of handmade snowflakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Gingerbread House. Begin with the basics, a large square, a large triangle, and a small rectangle cut from light brown bulletin board paper. Attach these to the center of your board - the triangle roof on top of the square house, and the rectangle chimney on either side of the triangle roof. From white craft paper, create windows and a door. Mrs. Wheeler rounded the tops, but you could also create regular square windows and rectangular door if that seems easier. Mount these cutouts onto dark brown craft paper, creating a \"wooden\" border, then use a brown marker to create the crisscross detailing on both windows and door. Position these cutouts on the house. From white bulletin board paper or crafting paper, create a \"snow\" border by cutting 3\" strips of paper and using scissors to scallop one edge. Fit these pieces around each side of the roof, under each window, and on top of the chimney. Finish off the gingerbread house by adding groupings of holly berries and leaves, winter mints (smaller versions of the crafts found \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1058\/have-a-sweet-christmas\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e), a large candy heart in the center of the house, and cotton ball \"chimney smoke\". You might also consider adding a bit of cotton to the snow border to create a three-dimensional effect. 2) The Gingerbread Men. Use your students' crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the poem and glyph legend, carefully scripted in Christmas colors onto poster board or easel paper, and you're set! This winter scene is sure to be a hit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com to save on everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eheavyweight construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e to the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/plasmacar\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplasma car ride on\u003c\/a\u003e toy for kids!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098321433,"sku":"A1059","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gingerbread-House.jpg?v=1522781660"},{"product_id":"festive-jingle-bell-bracelets-a2258","title":"Festive Jingle Bell Bracelets","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mymontessorijourney.typepad.com\/my_montessori_journey\/2008\/12\/jingle-bell-bracelets.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2265 \" title=\"Jingle Bell Bracelet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Jingle-Bell-Bracelet.jpg\" alt=\"bracelet made from a chenille stem and craft jingle bells\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: My Montessori Journey\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes it's the simplest crafts and toys that make the biggest impact! If you're looking for a fun independent craft station for the holidays, a festive project for your classroom Christmas party, or just a simple segue between activities this holiday season, this jingle bell bracelet from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mymontessorijourney.typepad.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMy Montessori Journey\u003c\/a\u003e is the perfect solution! The supply list is painfully simple - you literally need \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echenille stems\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-88-jingle-bells-15mm-silver.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ejingle bells\u003c\/a\u003e - but the end result will fill your classroom with festive laughter and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-96-music.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emusic\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting. Students are encouraged to count out four bells to place on their bracelet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber Recognition. As students count, they are invited to place the bells onto appropriate number cards - one through four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine Motor Skills. Threading the bells onto the chenille stem and twisting the ends together to create a bracelet strengthens hand-eye coordination, hand muscles, focus, and accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage students to use them during free play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSing Christmas songs and invite students to play along.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead a familiar story, inviting students to shake their bell bracelets when they hear a particular word or phrase. This will help them pay attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore together the different sounds that can be made with the bells (i.e. how the bells sound when clapping, when jumping up and down, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry patterning exercises. Sit in a circle and have students become the pattern (i.e. the first student shakes their bracelet once, the next student twice, the next student once, and so on).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bracelets provide great learning tools and fun toys for the Christmas season! Be sure to visit My Montessori Journey for the set up and other great early childhood resources!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mymontessorijourney.typepad.com\/my_montessori_journey\/2008\/12\/jingle-bell-bracelets.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMy Montessori Journey: Jingle Bell Bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098386969,"sku":"A2258","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Jingle-Bell-Bracelet.jpg?v=1522781660"},{"product_id":"hes-makin-a-list-door-display-a1060","title":"He's Makin' A List... Christmas Classroom Door Decoration","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-751 \" title=\"He's Makin His List\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/hesmakinhislist.jpg\" alt=\"Santa's List Christmas Classroom Door Decoration Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: dltk-teach.com | Wren\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWren, preschool teacher and featured Christmas display designer at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-teach.com\/boards\/viewerschool\/hesmakinhislist.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDLTK-Teach\u003c\/a\u003e, created this cute door display to help her students get into the holiday spirit! Super simple to create, your students will \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e seeing their name as they walk in the door each morning (and will certainly be excited to see it on Santa's \u003cem\u003eNICE\u003c\/em\u003e list!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNice List Door Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a rectangular sponge or recycled chalkboard eraser to create \"bricks\" on a piece of white bulletin board paper. You could also cut bricks from red construction paper and glue them to the background paper. Once dry, fit the paper to the door, cutting around the door knob and any windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"He's Makin' A List...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original design does not incorporate a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) Santa's List. Cut a long strip of white bulletin board paper (about the width of a paper towel roll), rolling it up to look like a scroll. Secure the roll with a rubber band and leave the paper to sit overnight to get an authentic scroll \"curl\". Unravel the paper roll, leaving excess paper at both the top and bottom, and script the names of your students on the \"list\". Secure the list to the door. If the excess scroll does not want to stay in place, consider wrapping it around an empty paper towel roll - you'll get the curl at both the top and bottom, making it look like a long list of names, as well as the structure needed to keep the paper in place. 2) The Embellishments. Wren suggested adding a cutout Santa or elf for more festive flair. You might also consider adding a decorated Christmas tree - having students create a personalized ornament - or a fireplace, mantle, and stockings to complete the door display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOverall, the design is cute and will get your students in the mood for Christmas! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave us your comments below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098419737,"sku":"A1060","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/hesmakinhislist.jpg?v=1522781660"},{"product_id":"multi-skill-christmas-themed-printables-a3323","title":"Multi-Skill Christmas Themed Printables","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you ever need to breathe new life into your preschool curriculum, be sure to visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/preschool-christmas-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConfessions of a Homeschooler\u003c\/a\u003e. Erica - mother, educator, and creator of both the site and the amazing printables - offers lots of great resources and inspiration for exercises and activities year round. Recently, she released her Christmas printables and we just had to share! Here are our 'favorites' (to be honest, it was hard to pick because they're \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e fantastic!):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-438 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/COAH-Pre-writing-Practice.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas themed worksheet for pre-writing practice\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Pre-Writing Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered with festive Christmas trees, students will \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e tracing the shapes, lines, and letters found on this series of worksheets! They'll build hand strength and fine motor coordination needed for future writing success, as well as begin to understand directional movement and differentiate between mere drawing and writing. Print worksheets onto regular paper and have your preschoolers practice with pencils, or print onto card stock, laminate, and provide dry erase crayons to create reusable practice mats.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-440  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/COAH-Star-Counting.jpg\" alt=\"preschool worksheet featuring christmas trees with different amounts of ornaments and matching number stars\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Star Counting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrengthen student number recognition and counting skills with these cheerful Christmas trees and stars. Students are charged with the task of counting the ornaments on each tree and matching to it the appropriate number star. Works great as individual practice worksheets or reusable classroom learning station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReusable Classroom Learning Station\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminate tree worksheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminate and cut apart number stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace one half of a Velcro dot on the back of the number star and the other half on top of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Velcro will make it easy for your preschoolers to complete the activity then clear the boards for the next group of students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-439 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/COAH-Roll-A-Christmas-Tree-Game.jpg\" alt=\"worksheet for homemade dice game to build a Christmas tree\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoll A Christmas Tree Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo your students it will seem as if you're taking a break from lessons and 'learning', but in reality, this game will help them brush up on following directions, number recognition, and matching! Here's a simple breakdown of the game:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents are given a Christmas tree worksheet along with a page of 'tree trimmings'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach tree trimming corresponds with a number - one through six. For example, the star corresponds to \"6\", the orange ornament to \"1\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents roll a die and add the tree trimming that coordinates with the number they rolled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErica really outdid herself on this set of worksheets so be sure to visit her site for the downloads!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098550809,"sku":"A3323","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/COAH-Pre-writing-Practice.jpg?v=1522781661"},{"product_id":"christmas-toys-coloring-page-a4197","title":"FREE Christmas Toys Coloring Page #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098583577,"sku":"A4197","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4197-christmas-toys-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"big-candy-cane-coloring-page-with-ribbon-and-holly-a4219","title":"FREE Printable Candy Cane Coloring Page for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098616345,"sku":"A4219","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4219-candy-cane-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"mistletoe-with-a-pair-of-lips-underneath-a4235","title":"FREE Printable Mistletoe Christmas Coloring Page for Kids #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098649113,"sku":"A4235","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4235-mistletoe-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"follow-the-star-the-birth-of-jesus-coloring-page-a4698","title":"FREE Follow The Star - Printable Birth of Jesus Coloring Page for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098681881,"sku":"A4698","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4698-follow-the-star-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"gingerbread-themed-skill-worksheets-a3324","title":"Gingerbread Themed Skill Worksheets","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"\/\/i2.photobucket.com\/albums\/y37\/jolantheerb\/HomeschoolCreationsSidebarButtoncop.jpg\" alt=\"Homeschool Creations\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeschool Creations, designed and maintained by mother and educator, Jolanthe Erb, is a blog that every preschool teacher should bookmark! With spectacular tips, inspiration, and printables, this site is a marvelous supplemental resource for your curriculum!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust in time for the holidays, Jolanthe has released a series of baby gingerbread themed preschool worksheets to compliment the use of Jan Brett's twist on the classic tale, \u003cstrong\u003eGingerbread Baby\u003c\/strong\u003e (or other gingerbread themed children's literature!). They're simple, explore a wide range of skills, and are sure to compliment any classroom! Here are a few of our favorite worksheets:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColor Recognition \u0026amp; Writing Practice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will love identifying the color of each gingerbread man's buttons and tracing each color word. For extra fun, invite students to cut each card apart, mount them onto matching construction paper, then use a hole punch and binder ring to create their very own baby gingerbread color book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Themed-Color-Practice.jpg\" alt=\"gingerbread men with different colored buttons\" class=\"featured\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePatterning Practice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students begin with simple patterns like AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e, then try trickier arrangements ABC\u003cem\u003eABC\u003c\/em\u003e and so on. It might also be fun to assign each student a particular character and make \"people\" patterns (i.e. students line up when their character is needed in the chain).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Themed-Patterning-Practice.jpg\" alt=\"gingerbread men, gingerbread women, and fox patterning worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScissor Skill Practice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour preschoolers are sure to love this scissor work! With zig zags, waves, curves, and more, they're sure to be challenged as they strengthen fine motor skills. Consider offering the worksheets on paper of different thicknesses for an extra challenge (i.e. thin paper will challenge their coordination as they hold the paper and cut, while thicker paper will challenge their strength).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Themed-Scissor-Cutting-Practice.jpg\" alt=\"fox and gingerbread man themed scissor cutting practice worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize Sequencing Practice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs students place these gingerbread men in order - smallest to largest and largest to smallest - they'll strengthen sequencing skills and learn new vocabulary words (i.e. largest, larger, larger than, smaller than, smaller, smallest, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Themed-Size-Sequencing-Practice.jpg\" alt=\"different size gingerbread men size sequencing worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out Jolanthe's full post for these and other great printables!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098747417,"sku":"A3324","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gingerbread-Themed-Color-Practice.jpg?v=1522781662"},{"product_id":"rudolph-in-the-dark-a1061","title":"Rudolph in the Dark - Christmas Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-759\" alt=\"funny Christmas bulletin board showing Rudloph in the dark\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rudolph-in-the-Dark.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eThis elementary teacher was tired of intricate, time-consuming bulletin boards so she developed a funny (and very simple!) holiday-themed display that turned out to be a hit! Not only will this design save valuable time during the busiest season of the year, it's perfect for the artistically talented and artistically \"challenged\" alike and will provide both students and staff with a good laugh! [NOTE: This is a computer generated version of the bulletin board. We were unable to get a picture of the actual display.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRudolph in the Dark Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Rudolph in the dark...Merry Christmas!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The creator of this bulletin board display used extra garland. You might consider adding lights to the garland to create an extra bit of flair or adding any of the following: a pre-made winter-themed border, homemade Christmas light cutouts, homemade snowflake cutouts, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a Styrofoam coffee cup to trace and cut out a circle from red construction paper. Mount the circle in the center of the board and you're finished!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love anything that will simplify the holidays. This board submitted to DLTK-Teach does just that! Do \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e have any easy {staple!} decorations? 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