Thursday, December 19, 2013

Teacher Christmas

I know this post is a little late for this year, but honestly you could easily pull this off still if you want!  Once you buy the very few supplies these come together in minutes!  I try to find or do things for the teachers that are practical yet show that we are thinking of them.  I found TONS of cool ideas on Pinterest this year and this one has been so well received!

Here's the poem you could print or simply write inside of a card:
Since November you’ve been shopping, barely sleeping, hardly stopping.
Now it’s late, you’re in a scrape, out of paper or out of tape. Hope this wrap helps save the day!
Have a Happy Holiday!

**Side note, I did find this poem and the idea in a few different places.  I do not know who the original clever person is who came up with it though to give credit where it belongs.  I'm simply sharing with you all my interpretation =)

Supplies- Wrapping paper, tape, ribbon, hole punch, and a card (or print the poem)

The original post looked so cute and I could not figure out how to get the note and tape attached.  The wrapping paper I bought as a 4 pack, so each roll had plastic bands keeping the paper rolled up.  I used a paint brush to gently push between the paper and the plastic to give enough room to fish through a piece of ribbon.

 Added the poem and tape and pulled the ribbon nice and snug.  I was able to transport these to the school, juggle them alongside of a stroller and there were no casualties to report!! 
 Don't forget others around the school that you may want to show appreciation to such as the librarian, PE Teacher, Art, Music, Custodial staff, etc.  This year I whipped up a few batches of peanut butter cookies RECIPE and put them into ziptop bags with a printed tag that said "We are NUTS about you!  Merry Christmas!" 

It truly doesn't take tons of money to show those around you appreciation!  All told with supplies and ingredients this was all under $6!

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Mailing a can of goodies!

Since school has started, the kids haven't been sending as many pen pal letters as they were before.  Hopefully this activity will spark the interest again now that the excitement for the first bit of school has worn off.  This works on so many crucial skills for the kids, as well as friendship!  We don't exactly have a lot to give this year but trying our best to teach the kids that it is better to give than receive.  They've had fun coming up with ideas of things that we could stuff in to a can!  I won't give away the contents, the recipient's mother *may* read this LOL 


Before opening your can using the pop top, grab a side cutting (no sharp edge) can opener.  (This one is Pampered Chef but I have seen them in stores)
 Wash with warm soapy water and let it dry.
 Stuff in your items.  I put them into a zip-top bag just in case the glue runs.
 Use E600 glue (craft stores) or gorilla glue may work.  Put a bead of glue all the way around the lid.
 Press the lid on to the can and wipe away excess glue.
 Place a heavy object on top and let it dry for a few hours.
 Decorate with duct tape!!  Names and addresses have been blurred for privacy.
 TA DA! Here they are front and back.  I have realized that I need to expand my tape collection and add some Christmas.  I know if this was for our kids they would be so excited just by the can that they probably wouldn't even care what's inside!  I will update once I get these mailed with their weight and the cost!