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Decorating a Tree- Submitted by Carol
a small artificial tree and unbreakable ornaments, tinsel, strings of beads.....etc.
Anchor tree in the center of a rubber maid ( or like rubbermaid) container...or use your sensory table...put decorations in tub and let kids take turns decorating and undecorating the tree!!!!!
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Christmas Dramatic Play- Submitted by Lisa in VA
collect dramatic play prop kits. We store the props in 12x10x15 inch, labeled storage boxes with lids. We are able to stack them on a high shelf when not in use. At Christmas we have a manger and dress up clothes for shepherds, angels, kings etc. A collection of goodwill scarves, mittens and snow things go in the housekeeping area in winter.
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Stockings- Submitted by Lisa in VA
Display stockings made as an art activity on a "fireplace" painted on butcher paper.
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Gift Wrap Express- Submitted by Lisa in VA
Supply an area with boxes, tape, wrapping paper, bows, gift bags, Christmas cards, gift tags, and a small Christmas tree. Let children "wrap" gifts and put under tree. They can also make Christmas cards to "mail", and decorate the tree. The children love this one!!
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Christmas Dramatic Play- Submitted by Becce
Santa hat, elf shoes, tool belt - make some toys for the girls and boys!
Boxes and tissue paper for the kids to "wrap" up the toys.
Headbands with pipe cleaner antlers to pretend to be the sleigh.
A baby, a cradle (for a manger) long flowing material pieces to be Mary and Jesus and Joseph.
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Tending to Baby Jesus- Submitted by Cheryl
Hang a glittering star over a quiet corner in your daycare. Under the star, place a rocking chair & a doll sized manger (can be made from a cardboard box & a little hay). Inside the manger, place a doll, wrapped in "swaddling clothes." Allow the children to care for "Baby Jesus."
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Santa Dress-Up- Submitted by Carol
We have a Santa suit in our dramamtic play area that I made years ago from
a large adult sweatshirt. I sewed a pocket on the inside of the tummy area
and stuffed it with fiber fill and sewed it up. I sewed a long rectangle of
white fur down the front and sewed a black cloth belt to the back. The belt
fastens in the front with a couple of velcro strips. Because it is attached
in the back it is never lost. We sewed a 'beard' of white fur to a hat and
it is a riot to watch the kids play in it!
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