Thursday, December 20, 2012

Pre-Christmas Activities

As the kids get older and have more kids in their classes and more teachers that really work hard to keep them safe and learning, Christmas gifts get harder.   I always like to have the kids make something for all of their teachers and give some sort of present as well as give a little something to all their classmates. This year that added up to 13 teacher gifts, and 60 kid goodies.  We started in early December so I wouldn't feel overwhelmed and that helped.  It also helped the kids get tin the holiday spirit.  Here they are painting Christmas tree ornaments that we mounted their picture on for their teachers. 
 

 Darby found a Santa hat at the Dollar store and really wanted it so I got it for her and she slept in it most nights leading up to Christmas.
 I am the home-room mom for Darby's class so I organized her class Christmas party.  We had a great time and the kids were so gracious and sweet.  They decorated sugar cookies.