Kid's Christmas Activities and Books

What do reindeer ornaments, no-bake spiced ornaments, The Grinch who Stole Christmas and The Muppets Christmas Carol have in common? They are all on my 30 Days Kids' Christmas Activities and Books plan!

Last month's Thanksgiving kid's activities and books plan worked so beautifully that I decided to make a month-long plan for Christmas. We didn't do or read everything I had on the plan in November, but we did most of it. And I count that as a success!

My ideas for December include a variety of children's Christmas craft activities, reading children's Christmas books, and watching our favorite kid's Christmas movies.

I'll be blogging most of it and linking it all on this post. Each week I'll give you a sneak peek at what's coming up and then on the day the post publishes I'll add the link here.


Week 1

• The Jesse Tree Journey
• Why do candy canes have stripes? (book) 
• How to Make Reindeer Candy Cane Ornaments or Gifts 
• The Adventure of Christmas (book)
• How to Make a Graham Cracker Gingerbread House 
• The Gingerbread Baby (book)
• How to Make No-Bake Spiced Ornaments 

Week 2

• One Wintry Night (book)
• How to Make Hand and Foot Angel Ornaments
• The Visit of the Wise Men (book)
• How to Make Wreath Photo Ornaments
• 3 Christmas Tree Ornament Traditions
• The Best Ever No Fail Fudge Recipe
• Lift the Flap Nativity (book)

Week 3

• 5 Creative Ways to Tell the Nativity Story
• The Perfect Dessert :: White Chocolate Covered Pretzels
• My Favorite Christmas Carol Movie
• 3 Tips for Flying with Your Kids During Christmas
• Christmas Tour of Homes 2011
• Christmas Carols for a Kid's Heart (book and CD)
• The Best Hot Chocolate Recipe  

 Week 4

• How the Grinch Stole Christmas (book and DVD)
• The Little Drummer Boy (book and DVD)
• Christmas Mad Lib Fun
• A Unique Homemade Boy Present
• A Charlie Brown Christmas (book and DVD)
• Teaching Children Generosity Through Compassion
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (book and DVD)

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!

Updated 12.31.11: Due to unforeseen circumstances of tummy bugs and migraine headaches I was unable to complete the posts for week 4. I'll be sure and start with those for 2012! {smile}

 

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