Our Christmas Tree

This year we made our own tree.
 
I found the pattern over at Instructables sometime ago and was able to save it
                                on Pinterest till now.
                       
The pattern calls for 16 triangles cut from cardboard but I only had enough to make two small triangles and one medium.  It still worked out well and a good height for the children in the program.
     
I used large brad fasteners to put the triangles together with a bit of packing tape,
                          on the inside, to stop them from pivoting.
      
                           
After painting the triangles I placed it on a wooden stand that we use in our
                                                 sandbox.
 
This child took the sparkly garland from the sensory table and used it to decorate
                                                    the tree.
            
       It inspired us to create more decorations for the tree the following day.

But as we created we had to figure how to hang them on the cardboard.  Some had
                     sharp points so we could poke them through.
 
Others we could drape over and around.  The rest we used tape to attach them.
                     
                 We’ll be able to use the tree throughout the year.

Gingerbread Display 2015

Last week we visited the gingerbread display for the Boys & Girls’ Club fundraiser.
                        
The display is at a local golf club with a great big entrance and foyer.
                       
At the entrance there is two big staircases with a giant tree between them.  We stood in awe of the size of the tree and ornaments.
Then we checked out all the gingerbread displays.  So much creativity and inspiration of how to use a variety of materials.
 
    
 
                        The above creation includes a story. 
 
               
       
                  
                                     And finally this is ours.
                  
Cookies and hot chocolate were provided for us.  Then we went outside for a walk.
 
                   
         
This is the first year for this Christmas walk and at night it is well lit.  There is also a s’more making area, movie screen, hot chocolate and Santa available for pictures.  A wonderful addition for our community.

Little Moments

Yesterday a special moment happened that made many people smile.

We made greeting cards in the morning at school, then before lunch we delivered them to our grand friends at their home.

As the grand friends were getting ready for lunch we surprised them with our visit.

The children walked around handing out cards and wishing everyone 

a

Merry Christmas.

Some of the children are remembering the grand friends names and use it when they see them

 which makes each meeting extra special.

Our visit was only ten minutes long but as one of the grand friends was overheard saying,

"it made our day".

Catching Up

Sorry I haven't posted for awhile, I am having problems with the program I use.

              Here's a glimpse into what we have been doing for the past week.

We made french toast shaped like a triangle.

Then decorated it like a tree.

We painted triangle trees using pipecleaners dipped in paint.

We attached clothespins to the ends for handles.

Our sensory bin contained white rice, scoops, little bowls, fake cranberries and Christmas lights.

The children made tarts that looked good enough to eat.

Our light table has an outline of a tree with lots of sparkly gems to decorate it.

And I watched while this child and his grandmother piece together tubes.

He played with how some of them slipped easily over top of others.

He was able to balance all the tubes before he took them apart.