Christmas

Books

Songs/Poems

Santa's Coming
tune: "Frere Jacques"

Santa's coming,
Santa's coming,
Sleigh bells ring,
Sleigh bells ring,
It is Christmas Eve,
It is Christmas Eve.
Ding, Ding, Dong
Ding, Ding, Dong

Math

Math Tree

The children had to trace and cut out a tree. Then, they used the math code to determine the amount and color of ornaments to put on their tree. Last, glitter was added to the tree.

Christmas Tree Work Mats
Idea borrowed from KinderKorner
KinderKorner's Christmas page

I made ten Christmas trees. On each tree, I wrote the numbers 1-10. I added the correct number of stickers on the page for the children who are still learning to recognize numerals. The children look at the number and put the correct number of ornaments on the tree.

 Tri-bead Candy Cane

You will need a pipe cleaner and tri-beads (red, green, white, or clear) to make this ornament. The children had to make a pattern using  two or three colors. They decided what kind of pattern (AB, ABA, ABC, etc.) they wanted. After they chose the colors, the children put the beads on the pipe cleaner. These candy canes are used to decorate our classroom tree.

Language Arts

 Kid Pix Writing

Kid Pix is a neat program to use. A template was created. The children had to use stamps to create a Christmas scene. Last, they had to write about their picture.

Art

 CD Wreath Magnet

You will need an Internet CD, some confetti, magnets, and ribbon. The children glued the confetti around the CD in a pattern. A ribbon was added to the front, and a magnet was added to the back.

 Satin Balls

You will need a satin ornament, sequins, and sequin pins to make this project. The children use the sequin pins to place the sequins on the ornament. These satin balls are used to decorate our classroom tree.

Jingle Bell Necklaces

Candy Cane Reindeer

Popsicle Reindeer

Poinsettia

We read . Then, each child made a poinsettia.

 Rudolph Placemat
The children used their hands and foot to make the reindeer.

Wreath

 Edible Tree

You will need a sugar cone, frosting, food coloring, and candy to make the edible tree. Use the food coloring to make the frosting green. The children then "painted" their sugar cone green. Then, they use candy to decorate the tree.

Advent Calendar

Make an Advent calendar to help the children count the days until Christmas. The children were given two ornament patterns. A number is written on one ornament. The second ornament is left blank so the children can draw picture. Each day an ornament is opened to reveal a picture.

Jan Brett's Activities
Christmas crafts to make and print

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