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Stained Glass Window Craft for Christmas and Advent

November 23, 2015 Maria Manore Gavin 11 Comments

The season of Advent is probably my favorite time of year in the classroom. I love slowing down with my students to talk about the birth of Jesus Christ and share the true meaning of Christmas. In my kindergarten classroom, we talk about Baby Jesus so much more than we share … [Read more...]

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A Christ-Filled Classroom Holiday Season

December 21, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 16 Comments

I love celebrating the Christmas season in my kindergarten classroom. Yes, the kids are wound up and excited, but it is such a joyful time of year. We talk about Santa, elves, and most importantly - Jesus. As a Catholic educator, Advent is one of my favorite seasons in the … [Read more...]

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Classroom Advent Ideas (and a Freebie!)

December 6, 2012 Maria Manore Gavin 19 Comments

Many classrooms in Catholic/Christian celebrate the season of Advent in anticipation of the birth of Christ. I always have an Advent wreath on display in my own room and I incorporate it into my daily prayer. Over the years I have used several different kinds of Advent wreaths, … [Read more...]

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Advent Window Decorations and Freebies!

December 2, 2012 Maria Manore Gavin 13 Comments

Today is the First Sunday of Advent and the countdown to Christmas has officially begun! This week my kinders created "stained glass" window decorations with tissue paper and contact paper in preparation for Christmas. This is a simple and quick project that adds instant "pop" … [Read more...]

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 Maria Gavin round Hello there and welcome!
I'm Maria Gavin - a kindergarten teacher, curriculum developer, educational blogger and founder of Kinder Craze.

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