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Simple Advent Activities that Add Holiday Spirit to Teaching

December 1, 2018 By Bekki Leave a Comment This content may contain affiliate links.

Inside: Christmas and Winter Wrapped into Learning Activities
Snow begs to be played in, candy canes plead to be enjoyed, and kids refuse to focus…
 
Crazy Snowman Photo by Matteo Paganelli
Sounds like the holidays to me.
If you thought is was hard to get your kid’s attention during Thanksgiving, wait until you try during Christmas!
I always switch to holiday themed activities during the holidays.
Beginning today, let’s snuggle with our kids and slow down. In the flurry of decorations, shopping, and potential holiday madness we need to take the time to share “what really matters” with our kids.
Related: Freebie for parents who do not know where to start.
Download your FREE  “Daily Advent Readings Cheatsheet” {Printable}
Now, I hate that green foam on the top of a green juice and the promise of Christmas Savings as much as the next mom, but I hate paying full price for ANYTHING more.
Today and tomorrow my entire store is one sale. Be sure to use the secret code: CYBER2016 when you grab your Christmas activities!
 
Christmas and Winter Activities
         
Don’t Miss: Ammunition to Help Your Win the Holiday Gift Giving Battle
Did you grab your Advent Freebie?
 

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