Jennifer Reynolds
December Pick 3 Pinterest Linky
03 December 2015
Hello friends!
I am popping in with three quick Pinterest picks that I hope will help make your holidays at home and school a little brighter!
Thanks must go to our three hostesses--
- Ashley from Just Reed
- Lisa from Pawsitively Teaching
- Marissa from Inspired Owl's Corner
Without their organization, this creative collection of resources, crafts, decorations, and activities for your classroom would not be possible!
Do you give gifts to support staff and co-teachers at your school?
These sweet treats from Ellyn's Place are sure to be a big hit! If I received one, I think I'd just keep it as a cute decoration for my desk or windowsill! It would also make an awesome sleigh for your Elf on a Shelf to ride on!
www.ellynsplace.blogspot.com.au
The elves in my classroom this year are not on shelves! The Imagination Tree inspired me to try Kindness Elves instead, and I must say that even after only three days, "Evee" and "Snowflake" have improved attitudes and behavior in Room #2! They bring us a good deed to do for others every day, and take turns living on different students' desks each morning and afternoon. So far we've written thank you notes to our cafeteria staff and given kind compliments to the person sitting next to us at morning meeting. Tomorrow they might be bringing a tiny candy canes to share with all of the teachers at our school! You'll find a lovely list of books you can use with your own Kindness Elves (and a fun FREEBIE) over at The Primary Pack. I'm thinking that mine might need to stay until Valentine's Day!
www.thekindnesselves.com
My search for Elf Munch recipes turned up many options, but I think I'll do the "non-cooked" version of this one from I Can Teach My Child. I plan to make more of a "trail mix" for a special holiday snack for my students, and am thinking of substituting milk chocolate for the peppermint M & M's, and possibly adding marshmallows and pretzels. Leave ideas for other fun ingredients you might add to jazz up the recipe in the comments!
www.icanteachmychild.com
Thanks so much for stopping by! If you are looking for elf-themed resources for your students to enjoy during those last days of before holiday break--or for your own youngsters who are already on winter break and need to stay busy while counting down the days until Christmas--hop {HERE} to to check out my newest pack of logic and literacy riddles!
If you are already planning ahead for January lessons, be sure to
browse my winter Pinterest boards for SNOW many good ideas!
Be sure to check out all of these happy holiday ideas too!
May your December days be merry and bright!
I love all of your pins. Kindness Elves are such a neat concept!! And those candy sleighs are precious. Thanks for linking up!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's always such a fun privilege to link up, Ashley! I am going to fire up my glue gun this weekend to see if I can assemble a candy sleigh (or two) for our Kindness Elves!
DeleteGratefully,
~Jennifer
Jennifer, the kindness elves is such a great idea! Such a great idea! The elf munch looks so good too! Such a great idea- the kids would love it, especially if our elf brought it. Thank you for sharing your pins and linking up with us! :)
ReplyDeleteMarissa
Thanks for hostessing the fun linky, Marissa! I think our elves might mix up their special brand of Elf Munch for our class party on Dec. 18th! Happy Holidays!
Delete~Jennifer
Elf much looks delicious! I might just add that to my Christmas baking gifts for family. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteYour family will most certainly enjoy the sweet treat, Heather! I think Elf Munch needs to be eaten while watching Christmas movies, don't you! Have a great holiday season!
Delete~Jennifer
Oh my goodness. Those little sleds are absolutely adorable! Great find, Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteGrade ONEderful
My Mom used to help us make holiday trains with lifesaver rolls long ago, Barbara, but the flat surface of the candy bars makes the sleighs looks much easier! Glad you like them! Have a delightful holiday!
Delete~Jennifer
I really like your number 1!! I think I may need to try this one out!
ReplyDeleteGet your girls to help you, Em! Maybe attach a bell to each sleigh, so they can "jingle all the way!"
Delete