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*AVAILABLE! $1.25 Printable Kids Christmas Word Search and Word Scramble Bundle -Created with children in mind, this activity set includes one Christmas themed wordsearch and matching word scramble to keep them entertained and stimulated during the holiday. Simply purchase, download, print, and enjoy. As our gift to you, 1 optional Christmas themed color-in doddle page is also available as a part of this set at no additional cost. Both A4 and U.S. Letter size options are included making it a total of 6 pages for this template (3 pages per file). Don't wrack your brain attempting to come up with ways to keep the little ones busy as they await Santa’s arrival, or that of relatives. Download our ready-to-go printable Kid’s Christmas Wordsearch Bundle Set instead and have them at your disposal to use as many times as you desire for some scholastic fun! This set is perfect for parents and educators alike.?? --Instant Download --No shipping fees required LINK: https://lnkd.in/eAr3xxKw #christmasactivityforkids #wordsearch #wordscramble #christmas2024 #kidsprintables #holidayfun #kidchristmas #holidayseason #digitaldownload #etsyshop #smallbusiness #blackownedbusiness #latinowned #shopsmall #etsy #forkids #homeschool #classroomactivities #familyfun #cnprintablesllc #etsystore #wintersale #festivefinds #freebies #coloringpages #holidayactivities #merrychristmas

December is a difficult month to maintain a routine, at home or at school. As soon as children see decorations or the December calendar, they feel the excitement and anticipation of the holidays. As parents and teachers, we may feel the pressure of growing to-do lists, expanded by the fast-approaching events for which we must shop, bake, or travel. It's understandable that everyone's stress levels may be going way up! Let's share how we plan ahead with our children.? We use our calendars to track responsibilities and appointments, set reminders and prepare for what is ahead. Sharing some of these strategies on the children’s level may help them regulate emotions of anticipation and excitement.? And we're also showing them how useful calendars can be! Mark special events like holiday programs, class parties, and family travel on a special countdown calendar or the regular calendar. Children can then see - and you can help them count - “How many days until ______?” This can also help us focus on each day rather than one big event. For example, “Tomorrow is the Christmas party at school, so today we are making cookies to bring!” At school, show children on the calendar which days are school days, how many days until a holiday program, and when Santa or another special visitor is coming! Using the calendar during center time to talk about these events makes it a more meaningful, hands-on learning tool than just a way to practice rote counting. And keeping it available during free play encourages individual counting and conversations. To get your own countdown calendar, you can find one in stores, or you can search online for make-it-yourself countdown crafts. Of course, you can make it even easier on yourself, decorating any calendar with drawings or stickers for special days and events! Let counting down to special days help you and your children focus on today! #earlychildhoodspecialties #playislearning #socialemotionallearning #childcaretraining #daycareowner?#earlychildhoodmath

?? As the school year draws to a close, it's the perfect time to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of our educators. ?? Teachers have gone above and beyond to ensure that our young learners not only succeed but thrive. To express our gratitude, we've compiled a list of 10 thoughtful and practical gifts that teachers will truly appreciate and enjoy. From desk essentials that keep them organized to relaxation kits for the summer, each gift is a token of our appreciation for their tireless efforts. Check out our latest blog post for some inspired gift ideas and discover how Simplified can make your end-of-year gifting as effortless as it is meaningful. ?? #TeacherAppreciation #Education #SimplifiedSolutions

The run-up to Christmas has officially started! Christmas trees are being adorned with baubles, advent calendars are getting torn open and teachers are bracing themselves for what can be quite a chaotic time of the year… Not to worry, though; at OmniaPeople we’ve gathered a handy guide for teachers to survive the build-up to Christmas! From managing classroom expectations to getting ahead of the new year before your festive break, take a look at our top tips for taking charge of the festive season. Read the article in full online: https://lnkd.in/eJjtftc9 #TeacherTips #SurvivingChristmas #UKTeachers #OmniaPeopleRecruitment #EducationSolutions

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! If you're considering ways to show appreciation for a teacher in your life, please... consider the following (queue the Bill Nye music!) ?? give gifts that are consumable ?? ask what they like (not all #teachers are Starbucks fiends ??) ?? make it about them as a person, and not them as an #Educator (I always appreciated gifts that were something I could use and enjoy outside of #school) Some of my favorite gifts that I ever got as a teacher: - Movie tickets ?? - York peppermint patties ?? - A mouse pad (One year, I complained so often about my mouse not tracking so it proves that a kid was, at least once, listening to me! #Win) ??? - I had a kid make me a coupon book one year. Things like "Good for 1 'I won't argue with you'." and I'll tell you - I really appreciated that with this kid. Probably his parent's idea, but still - spot. on. ? - Gift cards to all kinds of places ?? - Foster animal things like blankets and beds (we fostered dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, and even a rabbit when I was teaching). ?????? ?? Need some ideas? Ask your kids. They sometimes come up with really cool, off-the-wall ideas. Ask teacher-friends of your intended recipient. They often have great insider knowledge. Ask your own friends, especially ones with older kids. These people have been around the block - they know.

Christmas is often portrayed as a time of joy, magic, and togetherness, but for children with additional needs, the Christmas period can also bring unique challenges. Our CDNTs would like to share these 4 tips to support your child this Christmas. ???? ?Tip #1 Melissa our Family rep says: Try not to compare the Christmas you’re having to the storybook version you think everyone else is having. Remember-comparison is the thief of joy! ?Tip #2 Maintain Routines — as Much as Possible: Creating a visual schedule, involve your child in planning and balancing activities by allowing for downtime before and after high-energy events to help them recharge. ?Tip #3 Simplify Opening Presents- For children who struggle with fine motor skills, reduce frustration by adjusting presents and cards. Loosen ribbons, unseal envelopes, and minimise sellotape so your child can feel successful with little frustration. Unwrap at their own pace: Let your child decide when and how they want to open gifts, even if it means spacing them out over a few days or opening them in their safe space. ?Tip # 4 Educating family and friends: Share information about your child’s needs, sensitivities, and preferences to help others understand their experiences.

Here is more info about the three tips: 1. Are you wondering what stone soup is? It’s a vegetable soup that you can make in your class or at home - and you start with a stone! Of course, the stone isn’t to eat. It’s to re-enact the story of "Stone Soup" by Marsha Brown: “three hungry soldiers… outwit the greedy inhabitants of a village into providing them with a feast” (Goodreads). Read the book and then cook your own soup with the children. At school, this is a great cooperative activity that can involve all the children's families as they each contribute an ingredient to the soup. The children can safely cut the vegetables using a pumpkin-carving knife, which has a dull blade that won’t cut little fingers. My 4-year-old class of preschoolers really enjoyed this activity. If you try it, you may want to invite the families to join the children for your own stone soup feast! 2. Here are some more books about winter your children may enjoy: -The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats -Snow by Roy McKie and P.D. Eastman -The Mitten (Ukrainian folktale) book by Jan Brett -Snowballs by Lois Ehlert -Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson -Snow is Falling by Franklyn Branley 3. Here’s another fun activity with lights and shadows: Clip three shop lights (one red, one blue, and one green, then shine on a white wall. If you make the light streams intersect, you’ll be able to make different colors of shadows. It’s so cool! ??Want more ideas? Comment with “blog” to get the link to our post “Winter Play and Book ideas” or visit our website. ??Please share with us your favorite cozy winter fun! #earlychildhoodspecialties #winterplay #playislearning #winterplayactivities #earlychildhoodeducators

??Raising Kids with Timeless Values in a Fast-Changing World?? Parenting today isn’t easy. Raising kids with strong values can seem like an uphill battle. How do you teach your kids kindness, honesty, and resilience when the world seems to glorify shortcuts and distractions? It’s a challenge many of us face, but here’s the good news: small, intentional actions can make a big impact. ?? In my latest blog post, I explore: ? Why timeless values matter now more than ever. ? Practical ways to help your kids build character every day. ? How these values create ripples beyond your family, shaping communities and futures. Let’s give our kids the tools to thrive—not just for their own benefit, but for the world they’ll grow up in. ?? ?? Plus, check out the FREE 7-Day Hero Journal Challenge! It’s a simple, fun way to help your kids develop acts of kindness, bravery, and self-reflection. Join us at HeroJournalChallenge.com. ?? Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/g5aPWe8C Let’s start a conversation: What values are you teaching your kids, and how are you making it happen? Share your thoughts below! ??