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science experiments and STEM challenges for preschool, kindergarten, first and second grade
Christmas

CHRISTMAS BLOG POSTS

Lessons for Little Ones by Tina O'Block Blog Logo
Lessons for Little Ones by Tina O'Block Blog Logo
science experiments and STEM challenges for preschool, kindergarten, first and second grade
Christmas

CHRISTMAS BLOG POSTS

Winter Scissor Skills Crafts Preschool Kindergarten

Christmas & Winter Cutting Practice Activities That Make Scissor Skills Meaningful

Teaching young students how to use scissors and glue takes time and lots of practice—even halfway through the school year. In this post, I’m sharing simple tips for continuing to build scissor and glue skills in the winter months, plus easy winter cutting activities that give practice with straight, wavy, and curved lines. Instead of cutting random paper scraps, students create meaningful winter crafts like snowflakes, snowmen, and Christmas trees they’ll be proud to show off.

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Christmas card student photo as Rudolph

How to Create Christmas Cards from Students to Parents that Have Student Photos

Creating meaningful Christmas gifts for parents doesn’t have to be stressful during an already busy time of year. These adorable Christmas photo cards are one of my favorite simple holiday activities because they’re quick to prep, kid-friendly, and truly treasured by families.

Whether you prefer to have students decorate digitally in Seesaw or Google Classroom, or would rather print the coloring versions for a hands-on project, this resource gives you everything you need to create heartfelt, memorable Christmas cards your families will love.

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How to Set Up an Escape Room in the Early Elementary Classroom

How to Set Up an Escape Room for Younger Students

Escape rooms aren’t just for older kids—they’re a fantastic way to get even your youngest learners engaged in problem-solving and teamwork! In this post, I share step-by-step tips for setting up a classroom escape room for kindergarten and early elementary grades. You’ll learn how to create simple storylines, design skill-based clues, and guide your students through puzzles that build literacy, math, and reasoning skills—all while keeping the activity fun and manageable.

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Reindeer student gift bag & Christmas student gift tag

Christmas Student Gift Ideas & Gift Tags

Discover 10 creative and affordable Christmas gift ideas for students that are perfect for young learners! This blog post shares easy-to-make gifts with printable, editable tags to add a personal touch. From reindeer gift bags to playdough surprises, glowsticks, and more, find thoughtful ideas that won’t break the bank. Save time during the busy holiday season and create gifts your students will love!

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Christmas science experiments

Christmas Science Experiments & STEM Challenges

Discover engaging Christmas science experiments and STEM activities perfect for keeping students focused before the holiday break! From chemical reactions with baking soda and vinegar to static electricity fun, these hands-on experiments are easy to set up and use simple materials. Includes both print and digital options for maximum flexibility!

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