Holiday/Winter
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Craft
Their own gallon size zip lock bag could include everything they need so they can get started immediately.
Pair with the Forest Glen Gift Tag too. Can be glued to the back of each page prior to the party.
Craft
Kit makes 36.
Pair with a personalized Forest Glen Gift Tag too (use the snowman stick template).
Party Favor
Craft
Their own gallon size zip lock bag could include everything they need so they can get started immediately.
Pair with the Forest Glen Gift Tag too. Can be glued to the back of each page prior to the party.
Game
Requires: glue gun, Solo cups, bells and a board for the base.
Different ways to play the games can be found here: Jingle Bell Toss Rules
Party Favor
Craft
Requires: 8x10 Canvas, Colorful cardstock or construction paper, Black Markers, Craft Gems, Elmer's Glue.
Pair with the Forest Glen Gift Tag too. Can be glued to the back of each canvas prior to the party.
Game
Just like the Mummy Wrap game...use green crepe paper, adhesive mini bows, garland, and a festive headband (all can be found at Dollar Tree). Divide the class into 4 or 5 groups and make sure to buy enough for each of the groups. One student will be the tree - the rest race to decorate!
Game
Santa Limbo Game (very fun - results in lots of laughter)
A Dollar Tree Santa Hat and a throw pillow for the belly will suffice. Pass them off to the next person in line to keep things going.
Wrap a limbo stick (or pool noodle) in battery-operated holiday lights.
Craft
Requires: 8x10 Canvas, Colorful cardstock or construction paper, Black Markers, Craft Gems, Elmer's Glue.
Pair with the Forest Glen Gift Tag too. Can be glued to the back of each canvas prior to the party.
Game
Santa Limbo Game (very fun - results in a lot of laughter)
A Dollar Tree Santa Hat and a a few throw pillows for the belly will suffice.
Wrap a limbo stick (or pool noodle) in battery-operated holiday lights.
Game
Give every player a white paper plate and a black pen.
Give the instructions below.
Close your eyes- and no peeking!
Draw the head of a snowman on your paper.
Now draw the middle circle.
Now draw the bottom circle.
Give your snowman 2 eyes.
He needs a nose.
Now give him 2 arms.
And 5 buttons marching down the front.
Oh, and he has to have a mouth!
And you’d better give him a hat before he melts.
Open your eyes. (Pause because there will be much laughter as everyone admires their artistic efforts.)
Craft
Holiday Selfies Project with Creative Writing Element
Required: PDF download, adhesive craft embellishments, their own crayons, markers, oil pastels.
Punch it up by asking the parents to email you a picture of their student's face to be used for the project. Ask for this asap.
A gallon size zip lock bag could include, their pdf pages, adhesive embellishments and their own picture (already printed to the appropriate size).
One sheet protector per bag would be helpful for take-home.
Party Favor
Craft
Shadow Box Ornaments
Required:
A pretty snowy background (pre-printed - large enough for them to trace and cut the hexagon)
Or, use a Glen Ellyn Christmas Background
Assorted adhesive craft embellishments
Fake fluffy snow
Mini figurines, small trees (Dollar Tree, Amazon, Michaels, Target Dollar Spot, Michael's, etc.)
A gallon size zip lock bag could include, their supplies - have a kit assembled for each student prior to the party.
Pair with the Forest Glen Gift Tag too. Can be glued to the back of each cornament prior to the party.
Game
Holiday Hoop Head Relay Game (divide class into two teams)
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