Crafty Christmas

The big day is nearly upon us! The kids are getting itchy feet.... I find myself trying to occupy a rather hyper nine year old girl with something other then the TV.

Christmas table arrangement from
 Kaboose

This morning I discovered a fab little website.  Full of Christmas craft ideas and inspiration. Click here to visit Kaboose.

Elf napkin ring from Kaboose

I wanted some home made table decorations for Christmas day so had a poke around on the net and this is what I came up with. 

The Kaboose website also features easy to follow videos, perfect for the kids. 

   

 Beaded snowflake from
Activity Village

The instructions for making these gorgeous     snow flake decorations are available at Activity   Village.

Hand-made wreath from
FamilyFunGo

How about trying one of these handy

wreaths from the FamilyFunGo website.

We made some tasty Rudolph cupcakes yesterday, they went down a treat. Find the instructions here.

Angel place name from Kaboose

Finally I'd like to wish all the readers a very Merry Christmas! I hope Santa brings something nice for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support.

Rudlof cupcakes from Activity Village

Virtual Keyboard for Classroom Whiteboard

Here's another fun little resource from the people at the Whiteboard and Plasma room. An interactive keyboard for your classroom.

Ideal to get the kids actively involved in music lessons... If you haven't already broken up for the festive holiday, why not try and learn a Christmas carol?!

Click here to view the resource.

Christmas Crackers

The Guardian hit the nail on the head with their article today.... Lesson plans are completely written off in the run up to Christmas. Despite best intentions, the children's excitement levels and anticipation for the big day, leave even the most organised of teachers spinning in a pile of sparkly things and sticky tape. And why not? I have fond memories of the run up to Christmas, making decorations, baking, learning carols. It all created a magical build up only ever tamed by 'growing up'.

Luckily The Guardian has some expert advice on how to 'teach' Christmas properly. Click here to read the full article and access the Christmas lesson plan ideas!

Get decorative with you class and download instructions for making these lovely little walnut babies. Click here. These little darlings would make wonderful, personalised tree decorations a family could cherish.

If your looking for Christmas resources look no further. I've found Activity Village, and there are oodles of printables (worksheets and activities) available on their website!

I particularly like these festive gift-tag colourables! Click here to head over to their website for more inspiration for your class this Christmas.

Hand and foot reindeer

For younger children, Enchanted Learning have some lovely decoration and craft ideas for your lessons. Click here to head over to their website and take a look at their ideas this year. The activities are easy for parents to do at home, during the holidays. Here are two of my favourites

Brown paper Christmas Stocking

  from their festive collection.