Short on money for
gifts? Check out my December
website for lots of projects your students can make for their parents. Here are a few of my favorites:
Luggage Tag
Here’s a
practical, simple, and easy gift even the youngest students can make.
You will need: pipe cleaners, alphabet beads,
decorative beads
Directions: Let children select alphabet beads for
the name they wish to put on the luggage tag. String alphabet beads along with decorative beads. Twist the ends to make a circle that
can be attached to a luggage handle.
Paper Bookmark
Anybody would be
thrilled to get a handmade bookmark.
You will need: wrapping paper scraps, construction
paper, scissors, glue, self laminating sheets, yarn, beads
Directions: Make bookmarks by cutting the
construction paper into 2” x 8” rectangles. Let children decorate with wrapping paper scraps and
personal drawings or a photo of themselves. Cut self-laminating sheets into 2” x 8” rectangles and seal
to the bookmarks. Punch a hole and
attach a piece of yarn decorated with beads.
Personalized
Note Cards
Parents or
relatives will be thrilled with these note cards.
You will need: card stock, children’s drawings, black
crayon or marker, ribbon or yarn
Directions: Give children a 5 ½” x 4 ¼” piece of
paper and ask them to draw a picture of themselves or their family. Make two copies of their design and
glue to the bottom of another sheet of paper as shown. Run off 5 copies on cardstock. Cut down the middle and fold in half to
make note cards. Tie together with
ribbon or yarn.
Adaptations: Add envelopes to go with the cards.
Hint! Do a class design and give sets of
cards to school helpers and volunteers.
I GOT IT! I caught a little Christmas spirit! We heard the Charleston Gospel Chorus sing last night and it was AMAZING! I think we become so immune to the sounds of the season because they are piped in every place you go. A live performance stirs the heart and rekindles the magic of the season. Shut your door and SING LOUD!
I GOT IT! I caught a little Christmas spirit! We heard the Charleston Gospel Chorus sing last night and it was AMAZING! I think we become so immune to the sounds of the season because they are piped in every place you go. A live performance stirs the heart and rekindles the magic of the season. Shut your door and SING LOUD!