Happy December! I hope you had a Thanksgiving full of blessings, laughs, family, friends, and lots of yummy food! I was feeling most thankful for my maternity jeans after all the food I ate this weekend. Yikes! (I am still trying to figure out why all pants are not made with those glorious stretchy waistbands.)
My long weekend was extended an extra day because I am patiently awaiting my ultrasound appointment in a few hours to *hopefully* find out if our little sweetie is a boy or a girl! You could say I'm just a taaaddd excited! I may or may not have already checked out some cyber Monday deals online so I can do a little pink or blue shopping this evening. ;)
I think we got our fill of all things TURKEY last week in first grade, and now it's on to Christmas...so hard to believe!
These scrapbook paper turkeys turned out to be one of my favorite projects we did. Adorable!
If you are getting an early start on Christmas projects like we are...here is a little freebie to get you started. We are participating in the Macy's "Believe" Campaign as a school. We are all sending letters to Santa to support the Make a Wish Foundation. Our local paper also publishes their letters...so our deadline is soon.
Here is a template for your Santa letters. Click to download.
We are working on asking vs. telling sentences this week so in our letters, we will TELL Santa something, make two wishes, and then ASK Santa something. We also talk about *nice* ways to ask for something so it's not an I want, I want, I want letter. ;)
Here is an example from last year...
Dear Santa,
I am in first grade now and I lost two teeth! I would like a Monster High doll. I would also love to have a stuffed kitten with blue eyes. How are your reindeer doing?
Love,
a first grader :)
Do you have this book??
It is a precious read aloud to use when you are ready to write your Santa letters!
I am participating in the big TPT sale today and tomorrow! 20% + 10% off....yes please!
Here are some Christmas & Winter math stations, games and activities galore to get you going this holiday season. Click the images to check out the free previews!
Don't forget to use the code CYBER for an EXTRA 10% off from TPT on your purchases!
OK...almost time to head to my appointment! Yippee! Fingers crossed that our little booger cooperates (and his/her legs are NOT crossed!) ;)
Boy or girl?? Any guesses??
Happy Monday & Happy Teaching to you!