Christmas Crafts & Gifts!!

Merry "Craft" Christmas!! I'm linking up with Cynthia over at 2nd Grade Pad for a Christmas Craft Linky Party.

My side tables and student desks' have been filled with tissue paper, glue, paint, glitter, and trinkets.  Messy, but fun!! I do love the holiday decorations in my classroom.

Here's a decorated glass jar my students made as a gift for their parents and/or family.  You can put a tealight candle in it.  Last year, I had my students write little notes telling why they loved their family.  They put the notes inside the jar.  Click here to read more about this from a previous post.

Supplies:

* liquid starch

* tissue paper (small cut squares)

* paint brushes

* black die-cut holiday shapes

Next, here's a holiday candle directed draw.  I love the colors!! It's easy ... and when you mix them with some paper poinsettias, the room is filled with holiday cheer!!

Be sure to check out the linky party at 2nd Grade Pad for more craft ideas to get you through the next few weeks!!

Cheers,

December Currently and a FREEBIE!!

Happy December!!! It's Farley's monthly "Currently" linky party!! One of my favorites! Click below to check it out!!

I love the idea of Random Acts of Kindness (aka RAK) ... Thanks Farley!

* Listening: Yes, I'm obsessed with basketball.  I have an ESPN Score Center app on my phone that alerts me when a game has started.

* Loving: Local holiday boutiques are so great!!! I always find one of a kind gifts and I love supporting small business owners.

* Thinking: It's crazy time!! Everyday in the teaching world is a busy day, but the holiday season is filled with gifts, crafts, art projects, etc.  These three weeks are going to fly by!!

* Wanting: Mmm ... a warm holiday drink, like kahlua and coffee, would be so delicious right now!!

* Needing: Clothes!!! Seriously, I stand in my closet and stare at my clothes every morning.  I'm out of ways to mix, match, and reinvent my closet.  My clothes are old and my favorite black boots have seen better days.  Time for some holiday shopping for myself!!

* RAK: I bought an extra scratcher at the store and told the clerk to give it to the next person in line. 

Speaking of Acts of Kindness .... Here's a FREEBIE homework assignment!! It's great to assign during the holiday season.

Happy Holidays,

It's Beginning to Look A LOT like Christmas!!

I'm linking up with Tammy over at "123 Teach With Me" for a FUN Holiday Linky Party!! Click below to join in on the fun and to see many other FABULOUS holiday ideas.

I can't believe the holiday season is already here!  Starting next Monday, there will ONLY be 4 weeks of school until Winter Break!! Yikes! That means Winter Sing practice, holiday gifts, and CRAFTS, CRAFTS, and more CRAFTS!!!

One of my favorite gifts that my students make is "You LIGHT up my world" notes.  I originally got this idea from my sister-in-law.  A few years ago, my niece and nephew gave my mom a cute decorated mason jar that said "The Reasons I LOVE Me-maw" (aka grandma) on it.  Inside the jar were cute little notes telling my mom why they love her so much.  Such a great idea!!!

I decided to use this idea as a holiday gift for my students.  This product can be found on my TPT store.  It includes tags, cards, and letter stationary that students can make for the special people who "LIGHT" up their worlds.  Teachers can also fill them out about their students.

I also love this idea I found on Pinterest. The jar below has random acts of kindness that kids can do throughout the holiday season.  So great!!!

Lil Light O'Mine Blog

Happy Holidays!!! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend and holiday season to come.