Holiday prep is in full swing! We’ve added some new projects in the mix this year so thought we’d double back and recreate our favorite gifts to create in class. These gifts are perfect for all types of loved ones such as parents, grandparents, caregivers, aunts/uncles, basically anyone who has a special place in a student’s heart. Check below for our favorite gifts we’ve had students create for their loved ones. Whether you have one month or one week, there is something for you in this list.
Elf Look Alike Craft + Writing | Holiday Gift | Elf on the Shelf | Christmas
Stepping into the holiday season the best way we know how… with our festive friend, the Elf on the Shelf!! ♥️ The latest Christmas cutie we are rolling out is this adorable craft, poem, and writing!! Use the directed drawing guide to personalize your elf’s face or crop in students’ actual photos! Anytime students get to personalize a picture or use an actual photo in a holiday gift is a win. Parents or loved ones are left with a keepsake to truly cherish and look back on with fond memories.
This resource comes with:
❄️ all of the craft pieces you need
❄️ elf face directed drawing guide
❄️ picture frame templates
❄️ differentiated writing pages
❄️ poems for families
A Taste of Home Class Recipe Book | Holiday Parent Gift | Christmas Project
Give the gift of a homemade holiday with a Taste of Home Class Recipe Book ❤️ If you are looking for a holiday keepsake and class project that could also serve as family gift, look no farther!! Not only are you gifting great recipes, but a collection of memories from your class. What an easy way to bring different experiences to the classroom.
This Class Recipe Book includes:
⁃ Editable Cover Page
⁃ Editable Title Page
⁃ Editable Table of Contents
⁃ 2 Editable and Differentiated Recipe Pages (with drawing/picture box, ingredients list, and directions box)
⁃ Editable and Differentiated Meaning and Reflection Pages
⁃ Printable Versions of Everything (pdf)
⁃ Digital Google Slide Versions of Everything
Directed Drawing Calendar | Parent Gift | Holiday or Mother’s Day Project
This calendar has all the elements that a Nana, Gamma, or Nona would love to see from a favorite child of theirs. Anyone would light up when gifted 12 directed drawings, a sweet picture, and a beautiful calendar! These are so easy to assemble and requires little to no materials! With over 400 reviews, you don’t even need to take OUR word for it. This is such a fun project to see created in your classroom.
This product includes:
– calendar pages through 2026
– blank calendar to be laminated and edited with dry erase marker
– 12 directed drawing templates
– 12 blank templates for monthly drawings
– 12 coloring options
– 20 background options
– options for pasted photos or student photos edited in
My Holiday Tree | Favorite Things Christmas Craft and Writing | Gift
This Holiday Tree is a fun craft that pairs incredibly with all lessons and discussions revolving around the reason for the season!
Have students construct their own Holiday Tree, write down all of those warm and fuzzy things that they love during the holiday season, and then take it home as a gift for those they love! Parents and loved ones will treasure this holiday keepsake and love reading their favorite parts of the holidays. This is also a great activity for students to share different hoilday traditions they may have.
Holiday Wreath | Favorite Things Craft, Writing, and Gift
Use this adorable and festive holiday wreath craft to get your students talking about their favorite things this season!!! Have students write a few of their favorite things while also creating a beautiful keepsake that parents will love! This craft also comes with a writing paper for your student to elaborate on their craft to make for a gorgeous bulletin board assignment!
