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Preschool-Friendly Paper Plate
 Christmas Wreath Craft

December 4, 2021 Maria Manore Gavin Leave a Comment

Creating crafts at Christmastime will always be one of my favorite ways to celebrate the holidays with children. I loved incorporating crafts and art projects into our holiday fun when I taught kindergarten, and now that my daughter Dessa is old enough for preschool, the crafts … [Read more...]

Art, Holiday, Preschool Activities art, Celebrate the Holidays, Christmas, Holiday, Preschool

Easy Christmas Candle Craft for Kids
 (Great for Advent Too!)

November 20, 2016 Maria Manore Gavin 7 Comments

There's no time of year quite like the holidays. Especially in a kindergarten classroom. The kids are excited, and we always have so many holiday events at school. On top of all of the special moments, I love doing holiday projects with my students. But I need them to be fast and … [Read more...]

Art, Holiday, Sponsored art, Celebrate the Holidays, Christmas, Holiday

Use Christmas Ornaments to Colorize Your Classroom Management

December 9, 2015 Maria Manore Gavin 9 Comments

The holidays have arrived! And so begins every teacher's daily roller coaster ride as we countdown to Christmas. I can literally feel the excitement in the air when my students arrive at school each day. I hear daily stories about their elves, trips to visit Santa and dozens of … [Read more...]

Celebrations, Holiday, Management, Sponsored Celebrate the Holidays, Christmas, crafts

Catching Snowflakes on your Tongue Winter Craft

January 21, 2015 Maria Manore Gavin 9 Comments

My school has Open House on Sunday and I needed a seasonal project for my students that required minimal prep, yet would look fabulous on the walls outside my classroom. Since we've finally been getting a little snow in Michigan, my students created these adorable catching … [Read more...]

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Christmas Parent Gift Idea for Kindergarten

December 18, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 7 Comments

For the past several years, I have done a directed drawing lesson with my students as their parent Christmas gifts. The children paint their drawings with watercolors and I frame the completed art projects in inexpensive frames from the dollar store before wrapping them up and … [Read more...]

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25 Books About Santa

December 12, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 1 Comment

The Christmas countdown is on! If you are looking for some great stories about Santa to share in the classroom with your students (or at home with your children), here is a list of 25 books about Santa to get you started. This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small … [Read more...]

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What Your Child’s Teacher Could Really Use for Christmas

December 4, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 35 Comments

The Christmas season is upon us and everyone is working on their holiday shopping lists. Before you buy that apple mug or school themed Christmas ornament for your child's teacher, you may want to make a few minor adjustments to your list and purchase a more practical item that … [Read more...]

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St. Nicholas Day Shoe Coloring Page & Resources

November 21, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 9 Comments

I teach kindergarten in a Catholic school and every year on December 6 all of the classrooms in my school prepare for Saint Nicholas to visit. Students decorate a shoe or stocking of some type that will hold a special S. Nicholas Day treat on the morning of December 7. Last year, … [Read more...]

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Stained Glass Mitten Window Decor Tutorial

January 24, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 55 Comments

With the cold, blustery weather in full-force this winter, I decided to bring some seasonal coziness into my classroom decor. Last week we made stained glass mittens to adorn the windows of my kindergarten classroom. By now you probably know of my great love affair with stained … [Read more...]

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Photo Tutorial: DIY Cup Cases for Frosted Christmas Trees

December 29, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 16 Comments

After sharing my Frosted Christmas Trees blog post, I have received dozens of questions and comments about the plastic cups I use as carrying cases. People see the cups and ribbons, but want to know a few more details bout how I created the cups. I am happy to answer all of your … [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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