DIY Cup Cases for Frosted Christmas Trees
It seems as though everyone has discovered the fun of creating frosted ice cream cone Christmas trees! They truly are the perfect classroom party project and 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
A Kindergarten Christmas Party to Remember
Hello friends!I am so excited to share a peek into my kindergarten Christmas celebration with you. Well, maybe more than just a peek. It’s actually a boatload of peeks and fun ideas. Ready? Me too!
A Christ-Filled Classroom Holiday Season
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
Photos of my Elf in Action
This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links, which helps to support the blog. As you know, I am hosting a classroom elf this year. My studenents watched An Elf’s Story on DVD, then wrote letters to
A Visit from St. Nicholas
Hello friends! Tomorrow is St. Nicholas Day and I had such a treat tonight. St. Nicholas visited my church. No, not Santa. St. Nicholas. Complete with a staff and mitre. He has visited my parish a few times in the past and tonight was the first time I attended. What
Tissue Paper Christmas Tree Craft Window Decorations
The Christmas season is upon us and I am having such a BLAST getting into the holiday spirit! My students recently created the most adorable Christmas tree window decorations and they bring so much holiday cheer into my classroom. I just had to share a tutorial of my newest holiday
Preparing for My Classroom Elf {Freebie Included}
Do you have a classroom elf? I am so excited to have one for the first time this year. My students have already begun to talk about their elves at home and I think this is the perfect way to bring some Christmas magic into my classroom (and hopefully a
The Second Holiday Gift
My Christmas break has officially begun and I have one last idea from my classroom to share with you before my celebration with friends and families begins. For the past several years, I have made recordings of my students as a Christmas gift for their parents. This year I recorded
A Kinder-Craze Christmas Party
Today was my classroom Christmas party and what an event it was! All children wore pajamas to school so they would be extra-cozy for our celebration. The morning started with the discovery of Santa’s surprise visit overnight. He left a message for our class and instructions for creating reindeer food