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15 Christmas Activities ~ Week 3 Link Up

For the weekly Christmas Fun post this week I thought I would round up a portion of the crafts, activities and printables that I have here on the blog.

It's been so much looking back over the years, seeing how tee kids have grown.

A few years back we dug out the dried pasta, gold spray paint and a few old decorations to put together this little Pasta Christmas Wreath Craft.

This was super fun and we still have them in our box of decorations that gets pulled out every year. To see how we put the Pasta Christmas Wreaths together visit this link.

We all love having photo's of our kids around at Christmas and with these we wanted them specifically for the tree. So little Christmas Tree Photo Frames were the order of the day.

Simple to put together and each year we revisit the memories these photo's invoke. To see how we put together the Hanging Christmas Tree Photo Frames visit this link.

These printable Montessori inspired vocabulary cards are great for younger kids to aid in learning Christmas vocabulary and also to help with spelling. This set includes 16 different cards.

You can download them here.

One year when the kids were attending a large gathering of home educated children they put together this delightful Calico Christmas Angel Craft. To see how they made her visit this link.

 
How about a fun edible craft, making mini Christmas Houses. We chose these over a larger group project that particular year.

This was just as fun and the best part, every one could do their own thing with their decorations. To see how we put together our Mini Christmas Gingerbread House visit this link.

Oh when I saw this post for these Candy Cane Reindeer it truly brought a smile to my face. Aren't they cutest most adorable little things you've seen.

To see how these are put together visit this link.

If you have little ones learning to count to 20 then this Christmas themed number sequence printable might just come in handy.

Download from here.

And whilst we're on the topic of reindeer a few little Christmas Peg Reindeer would rather cute on the tree don't you think?

To check out how to make these babies visit this post.

Have you ever put together a Pom Pom Christmas Tree Garland? Seriously this has got to be the most simple of all the crafts and if you choose the lovely sparkly pom poms they catch the light and look super pretty on the tree.

To see how we made out visit this post.

If your kids enjoy writing Letters To Santa you can find a few simple variations on this printable over here.

Do you have a pile of old magazines laying around the home? How about a spot of paper folding which will end in this rather cool looking Christmas Tree.

See how to make it here.

Learning carols this year? Looking for something to have available for guests at your Christmas gatherings when it's time to gather and sing?

Print off these Christmas carols here

There's surprisingly quite a lot you can do with the humble pine cone. Check out some of the creations we've done in the past at this link.

Colouring and stamping all in one activity. Grab these to print off here.

Younger children love a bit of detective work and these Christmas matchup cards are perfect for that. First they explore the close up image and wonder what it might be, then they proceed to match it to the image which shows the full photograph.

Download these here.

Your Turn

What Christmas fun activities have you had this week?

Be sure to share them in the link up below.

Have you grabbed a button to help spread the word about the Christmas Fun link up? You can do that here in the introductory post.

Did you miss week one of the link up? Go check that out and all of the fun links here. Week 2 of the link up can be found here.

Be sure to join in and follow along with Christmas Fun on Instagram with the hashtag #homeschoolchristmasfun


Want More Christmas Ideas?


If you are still on the lookout for even more ideas then be sure to visit my Christmas Pinterest Board, which now has over 400 Christmas related pins and is growing daily.

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This Week's Feature

These torn paper Nutcrackers are simply delightful. Love it! Thank you so much for linking up to Christmas Fun 3 Giggle Girls At Home.

Add Your Links

I would love for you to link up your Christmas posts, both past and present. All family friendly Christmas posts welcome.

When linking up please choose another link or two to visit and comment on. Please also include the Christmas Fun Button in your blog post and/or your blog sidebar.

By linking up you give permission for me to pin your post to my Homeschool Christmas Fun Pinterest Group Board. If you would like to join our group board please let me know, we'd love to you have there.

You also give permission for me to feature your post in future Christmas Fun posts here on Our Worldwide Classroom.

Happy Homeschooling,
Kylie

Christmas Glass Etching ~ Week 2 Link Up

The kids recently had the opportunity to try their hand at glass etching during one of our local hardware store workshops.

I was pretty excited when we were told they were going to pull out the tools to give the kids a go at this. But I was also a little apprehensive about it all.

I've never used a tool like this and have never attempted to etch onto glass so I wasn't overly sure how successful this would be. I had visions of broken glasses everywhere!

Boy was I wrong! This is so much easier than I could have ever imagined and the kids had an absolute blast.

They were glued to that table the entire workshop. The most important skill needed here is a steady hand but I can see that the more you used the tools the better that would become.

The other great thing is that the tools themselves are not overly expensive and if you choose appropriately they will etch onto not only glass but also timber, metal and ceramic.

Christmas Gift idea here I come!! 

The finished glasses were tricky to photograph and this was made even more difficult by the fact that all edges of the glass have been etched so the images blend in with each other, but they look rather cool and turned out very well indeed.

Your Turn

What Christmas fun activities have you had this week?

Be sure to share them in the link up below.

Have you grabbed a button to help spread the word about the Christmas Fun link up? You can do that here in the introductory post.

Did you miss week one of the link up? Go check that out and all of the fun links here.

Be sure to join in and follow along with Christmas Fun on Instagram with the hashtag #homeschoolchristmasfun

Want More Christmas Ideas?

• Christmas Number Sequencing 

• Print and Colour Nativity 

• Peg Reindeer & Footprint Santa

If you are still on the lookout for even more ideas then be sure to visit my Christmas Pinterest Board, which has 100's of pins and is growing daily.

Follow Our Worldwide Classroom's board Seasonal: Christmas on Pinterest.

This Week's Feature

How cute is this little hand painted tree, done with sugar cubes. What a fun sensory activity for the kids. Thanks for linking this one up A Moment In Our World.

Add Your Links

I would love for you to link up your Christmas posts, both past and present. All family friendly Christmas posts welcome.

When linking up please choose another link or two to visit and comment on. Please also include the Christmas Fun Button in your blog post and/or your blog sidebar.

By linking up you give permission for me to pin your post to my Homeschool Christmas Fun Pinterest Group Board. If you would like to join our group board please let me know, we'd love to you have there.

You also give permission for me to feature your post in future Christmas Fun posts here on Our Worldwide Classroom.

Happy Homeschooling,
Kylie

Christmas In A Box ~ Week 1 Link Up

Here we are at our first installment for the Christmas Fun link up!

Did you read the introductory post? Have you grabbed the button to share?

Please quickly jump over there now so you are in the know of our plans for Christmas Fun!

Then come back so I can show you the cool Christmas crafts my kids have been creating this week, thanks to Clever diy.

I've considered purchasing something from Clever DIY since Clever Patch released these all in one crafty boxes.

My kids are all into art and craft, they love everything about the mess, the creating, the doing and the end results. I had kind of figured that they would enjoy something like this.

So I was over the moon when they agreed to send us a box to try.

Well, they loved it! They absolutely loved it! And honestly who wouldn't it. I loved it too.

I've been very lucky over the years to review some great products and this particular one has got to be right up on my list of all time fabulous products.

The kits are so well put together, no trashy bits and bobs in here. Every single thing needed to complete the crafts is found inside the box.

The first thing that came to mind for me was that these would be fabulous to take on holidays. All I need is the compact box with everything thoughtfully housed inside.

We often enjoy undertaking some type of art/craft activity whilst away on holidays and this would make that so much easier to do.

As you know I have three children and we had one box, but thankfully there are a few different craft items in there to complete. They quickly chose something each and were underway. All I did was fill a bowl with some water.

My daughter fell in love with this item as soon as she saw it. The kit comes with a full colour brochure showing ideas for completed pieces if the child would like that. I simply left it on the table with everything else, so it was totally up to them how they went about it.

We still have a couple of not quite finished Christmas crafts but I wanted to get this post up for you all ASAP. That way you have plenty of time for your own box of Christmas Craft goodies to arrive on your doorstep.

So if I had to choose some kind of constructive criticism the only thing I can come up with is, I would love an extra paint brush and messy mat so that more than one child can create at the same time.

Oh and when is my next box arriving?!!!!!!

Thank you Clever DIY this is a fabulous idea and so well delivered. I am very impressed.

Disclaimer: Our family was given one Christmas Craft box in order to write this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Visit the Clever DIY website at this link.

Your Turn 

What Christmas fun activities have you had this week?

Be sure to share them in the link up below.

Follow along with Christmas Fun on Instagram with the hashtag #homeschoolchristmasfun

If you are still on the lookout for ideas then be sure to visit my Christmas Pinterest Board, which has 100's of pins and is growing daily.

Follow Our Worldwide Classroom's board Seasonal: Christmas on Pinterest.
Want More Christmas Ideas?

• Letter To Santa Writing Paper

• Calico Angels

• Popstick Christmas Tree Frames  

 Add Your Links

I would love for you to link up your Christmas posts, both past and present. All family friendly Christmas posts welcome.

When linking up please choose another link or two to visit and comment on. Please also include the Christmas Fun Button in your blog post and/or your blog sidebar. By linking up you give permission for me to pin your post to my Homeschool Christmas Fun Pinterest Group Board. If you would like to join our group board please let me know, we'd love to you have there.

You also give permission for me to feature your post in future Christmas Fun posts here on Our Worldwide Classroom.

Happy Homeschooling,
Kylie

Christmas Fun Link Up 2015

Christmas!

 

Did I hear someone say Christmas?

Seriously why does it take me by surprise every single year?

Are you the same?

Here we are only a day or so away from December 1st but as always I'm not ready for Christmas just yet!

I was looking back over all the fun we've had during the years and I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that it has actually been three whole years since my last Christmas Fun link up. Wow! What a shame to have missed the past years as there are some amazing links added which you can still visit just by choosing the Christmas Label in my sidebar.

So I wanted to let you all know that I'm doing it again this year. 

The 2015 Christmas Fun Linky will open this coming Wednesday the 2nd and will continue for the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas.

So get out all of those Christmas goodies, get crafting, cooking, singing, sewing and enjoying all that Christmas means to you. Then head back here on Wednesday and link up your posts.

Would you all mind doing me a little favour though? 

Please grab the Christmas Button below and share it around so that all of your awesome links are seen by as many people as possible this festive season.

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Do you use and love Instagram?

Share your Christmas Fun images over there using the hash tag #homeschoolchristmasfun



Follow Our Worldwide Classroom's board Homeschool: Christmas Fun on Pinterest.  

I have also created a Homeschool Christmas Fun Group Sharing Board. I'd love for you to join the board and add all of your wonderful Christmas Fun pins there. Please contact me if you would like to be added.

 

I'm so excited I can't wait to get this underway and to explore all of the fabulous things you are doing in the lead up to Christmas. See you later in the week for the very first installment of  Christmas Fun.

 

Happy Homeschooling,

Kylie

Free Printable Letter To Santa Writing Paper

A few years back I created some very simple

Free Printable Letter To Santa Writing Paper

for my kids to use to write Santa Letters. Like most things I pull together I share them with you. Little did I know that the writing paper post would still be one of my most visited posts on the blog. During this time of the year the visits go through the roof. I'm kind of figuring that all your kids really like to write letters to their dearly beloved Santa.

You can still grab the original Santa Letter Paper at this link.

This year I decided to add a few more into the mix, just to brighten things up, add a splash more colour and all that jazz.

There are three new totally different Letter To Santa Papers for you to download for your personal use.

The candy cane border and the silhouette Santa off delivering his gifts are just the cutest aren't they!

For those kids that might like something more traditional we have a simple Christmas Tree, all lit up with a few gifts ready to open on Christmas morning.

I know that most younger children really like to draw something to send to Santa so this letter paper allows that, with a much smaller writing space.

Download the Free Printable Letter To Santa Writing Paper here.

I hope your kids enjoying writing their Letters To Santa with these.

Merry Christmas and Happy Homeschooling,
Kylie

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Free Printable: Christmas Vocabulary Cards

Wow, can't believe I created these 3 years ago now. Thought I'd repost for any newer readers that may not have seen some of my Christmas activities.

My first set of Montessori Printables for you!

I am actually very excited about these, yeah I know it doesn't take much to excite me. I really enjoyed putting them together and I did get a little buzz when they were placed on the shelf for the kids to use.

They really didn't look out of place right alongside the professionally made items.....pretty chuffed I was hehehe

Anyway enough of that.

As promised in my first Christmas Fun Post, this is a set of 16 Montessori 3 Part Cards for Christmas.

The file includes 16 cards with labels, 16 picture cards and 16 labels.


They depict the following images:

Bell
Wreath
Candle
Gift
Pudding
Santa
Decoration
Stocking
Tree
Lights
Star
Bon Bon
Nativity
Mince Pies
Reindeer
Candy Cane

Even if you do not use Montessori these cards are suitable for anyone to implement into their Christmas Activities. You can also easily leave out an cards that may be unsuitable for your family. We found that 16 was alot of cards to work with in one sitting so have split ours into 2 separate groups.

I'll be posting some photo's of my kids using them in my next Christmas Fun Post early next week.

I hope you enjoy using these cards as much as I enjoyed making them. If you do print them off and use them I'd love to hear from you or see them in a blog post somewhere. Please leave a comment letting me know and feel free to include a link to your blog post.

Download the 3 Part Christmas Cards here.

Christmas Books: The Christmas Story and Printable Nativity

Of course at this time of year one simply must read the Christmas Story together and that is exactly what we did.

I found the cutest nativity printable for the kids to colour and put together.

We grabbed our trusty Golden Book Christmas Story and cuddled up on the couch. The kids coloured in between chatting about the story as I read.

I love this hand drawn nativity, coloured by the kids. We have it sitting right alongside our nativity set.

Grab your own copy over at Catholic Icing, you still have time to complete one before Christmas.

Peg Reindeer, Footprint Reindeer and a Santa Card

Aside from the adorable calico Angel decorations that the kids made at their extra curricular days, they put together these little cuties.

Yet another simple craft, isn't simple generally best! Yet it looks so effective. Three pegs, painted brown, glued together. Add a couple of pieces of felt, a pom pom nose, googly eyes and some ribbon.

And hang them on the tree!

I love this Handprint/Footprint Reindeer, "Happy Holidays" wall hanging. These would make gorgeous gifts.

Fairy Princess made hubby and I a Christmas Card. Hand coloured, decorated wth glitter and of course Santa's Beard. She was very proud of this one and was excited to give it to us.