December family project

Happy Saturday everyone!! Only 9 school days left until Christmas break friends, and three of those days are half days. WOO I'm so thrilled! This week our classroom was filled with snowy Florida days (not something you usually hear about). We read some of my favorite snow books: I just LOVE winter stories and so do my little ones! They really enjoy hearing about the snow, since 90% of my students have never seen it before. On Monday we began learning about what snow was and how it is formed…

December family project

I'm a day late in saying this, but HAPPY FEBRUARY!! I wanted to share with you something that I send home at the beginning of each month... it's our monthly family projects! This month, it's a heart, and they can decorate it with things that they love. In each pack there is a teacher page, a letter to send home with the parents, a shape template, and writing extensions. I also show my students my example so that they have an idea of what they could do. Want to try out my pack?? You can do…

Here's tips to teach students how to write about their family traditions for kindergarten and first grade. They also share their writing!

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Discover a world of festive fun with these December preschool crafts that blend creativity and learning. Perfect for the classroom or home, these winter craft ideas engage children in imaginative play and skill development. From Christmas crafts for kids to winter activities for kids, these projects incorporate storytelling and educational themes, offering a holistic approach to early childhood learning. Explore how simple materials can transform into magical holiday keepsakes.

It's looking like Christmas in my classroom. My patience level is dwindling, my room is looking messy, I feel completely overwhelmed, AND progress reports go home this Friday!!! I really do love the winter holidays though. Here are 3 "projects" we've tackled lately and completed with the holiday spirit. Traditions books are DONE - yes, capital DONE!! They are all tied up with ribbon, graded, and just needing the kids to wrap them tomorrow. It turned out that we had time to complete 8 pages…

Use these Free December Family Flyers to get to know your students holiday traditions and make a fun Christmas Around the World Project.