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Returning to Class after Christmas Vacation

The day returning to school from Christmas vacation or any vacation from school can be wild. The children, the young ones anyway, are so full of stories and details of the break. Some cannot wait to share about Christmas presents while others cannot wait to share a special outing or event that they attended. The older students are also excited. However, they look more forward to talking to each other rather than to the teacher. The first hour that the children are together can be very loud and talkative. They are overwhelmed to see one another and to compare stories. … Continue reading →

Christmas Vacation Break

December is almost over and Christmas is around the corner. Most school age children in America are now on Christmas vacation break. The school Christmas parties are over and the school Christmas art is covering the refrigerator. Most children are thrilled to have the break and the late sleeping mornings. The most common Christmas vacation lasts for two weeks. Children are given this time to take a break from their schoolwork and spend time with their families. There are several different ways that children can spend their Christmas vacation. Some children are lucky enough to have a parent that does … Continue reading →

Seven Days ‘til Christmas

Okay, the kids will be off school for Christmas vacation soon if they aren’t already. As we look forward to school or church parties and pageants, remember that once those events are over, children tend to get antsy. It’s hard not to do so with Christmas only a week away! At first, the kids are usually glad to be home, but it doesn’t take long to begin hearing, “I’m bored!” Plan ahead. Pick up some craft items if you don’t already have a good selection and plan some craft projects. Here are some ideas: Christmas Crafts: Music Inspired Decoration or … Continue reading →

Camping In The Living Room

Normally I do not allow my children to play in the living room. I like to keep it looking nice and toy free in case someone comes to the door. We have a large family room upstairs that they are supposed to play in. But today, I let them camp in the living room. We brought in the dining room chairs and tied a sheet to them creating the top of the tent. Then we hung other sheets off of the sides to form the walls. I turned on the fire in the fireplace while they brought their pillows and … Continue reading →

25 Days until Christmas!

Well, the countdown has officially begun. There are only twenty-five days left until Christmas! Isn’t that exciting? I bet you can’t wait to see all those presents under the tree. If you go to school, you don’t have long until Christmas vacation starts. Yay! I’m going to give you some fun ideas for stuff to do and crafts to make to keep you busy and help you pass the time until Christmas gets here. Hopefully, some of these ideas will help you keep from being bored while you’re on vacation. I hope you’ll go back and look at other holiday … Continue reading →