The kids looked so freakin' cute in their elf hats and ears that I just had to take pictures.



And if we take pictures, we might as well use them in a class book.

I wanted to make a book that was worthy of my kids' elfin charm (and use their developing reading and writing skills appropriately.)


Every Christmas needs some elf ears.

At least in we do in my kindergarten class.


This year we "elf"ed ourselves - with elf hats.



Christmas has sparkle.

And a little (well, a lot) of magic.


So, what do you put in a Christmas sensory bin?


Sparkle - and a little bit of magic.





A bright sunny afternoon (rare in a part of the world where winter is grey and rainy).

About 50 children.


A bunch of Christmas tree decorations.





One of the many joys of Chrismas is sharing Christmas books with children.

Books that capture the magic of kindness and giving. Books that remind us what the season is about.




Bear Stays Up for Christmas
written by Karma Wilson
illustrated by Jane Chapman
published by Simon and Schuster, 2005


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