Getting Into the Christmas Spirit

As the days 'til Christmas are winding down, which is happening faster than I ever remember, we are definitely gearing up for the holiday at the day care center. We have themes for each week that go along with Christmas and include activities and crafts that incorporate the theme.

Last week was green week. We played with green goop (it may sound gross, but it's actually a lot of fun), painted Christmas trees green to hang on our winter slopes on the art wall, and looked for green things on our walks around the city, which included holiday displays in storefronts. This week was red week. We put red noses on our hand-and-feet reindeer, played with red goop, put red holly berries on the green trees we painted last week, and today Santa Claus comes to visit, which will close out red week on a high note, hopefully. Next week will be yellow week. I'm not sure what we'll be doing yet, so stay tuned.

I believe my Christmas shopping is all done. I just have to wrap the presents, which is my favorite part. I'm also in the middle of making one, which should be finished in a day or two. I'm just in need of a hot glue gun...anyone?