Hello Coordinators,
Since the Holidays are here, we here at Lincoln Plaza are getting into the spirit of the season by decorating our computer lab room with Christmas decorations. This year, for our Christmas decorations, we have decided to decorate/paint nutcrackers. Since we have done Santa's, Christmas Trees, Gingerbread men in the past, we decided to step it up. I have assigned this activity in pairs and according to family size. The families are so supportive and encourage their children to participate in all of our arts and crafts activities. Like all my activities I make sure to cater the activity to the appropriate age group. The younger children will be making their own nutcrackers out of clothes pins. When I told them about the idea many of them asked if they would be able to decorate their nutcrackers with beards, swords and with gold trim. I informed them that it's up to them to decorate their nutcrackers (personalize it to your hearts content). I love this time of year simply because the children make me smile and get super excited when I let them know about the fun we will all be having with our arts and crafts activities during the Holidays. Before I forget, we are done decorating our picture frames and jewelry boxes for our parents. These are gifts we have decided to make so that each child can give to their parents on Christmas day. On a another fun note, we are building actual gingerbread houses from scratch this year. The children are super, super excited and I can't wait to see their finished products, they are so talented! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Wishing everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!!
