[curiousG]

I needed some creative ideas so of course i'm coming to my proteacher friends . We have to do an enrichment cluster this christmas. Basically its a group of students who share an interest in a certain classroom depending on the book or subject and they get to go to the classroom of their choice to create a product based on a book. Well I need some creative ideas.

First I need a cute book. Our choice could be a Christmas book or it can be anything.

Then I need something the kids can make and take back to their class. We can do grades k-1 or 2-3.

I had thought about the following books--
A snowman named bob and then make a type of snowman.
A christmas bear named peef and then make a bear with a patch.
How did santa get his job?--but i couldn't think of a craft and i didn't want to do a worksheet.
But none of these were popping out at me. HELPPPPPPP..any idea or book will help! Need by this afternoon

[grtlaks]

If You Take a Mouse to the Movies---make popcorn, maybe do garland with popcorn and cranberries

I can't remember the book I use, but it has a snowglobe in it-- we make snowglobes either from baby food jars or construction paper and saran wrap.

Frosty the Snowman-- make snowman

The Jacket I Wear In Snow-- cut out clothing items and have them dress a snowman

Any of the Gingerbread books-- decoate gingerbread boys made out of construction paper or real cookies

Santa books-- use cotton balls to make a santa beard and hat

[curiousG]

Thank you so much grtlaks...your ideas are SO AWESOME!!! They cam just in time..I am going to use your snowglobe idea...i saw a book called the snow family....i am thinking a snowglobe out of construction and then use your saran wrap idea...and maybe fake snow in it or white beads...i have to think of how to glue the saran wrap on thank you!!!

[grtlaks]

For the snowglobe, make a paper base, make a constuction paper circle, put in the white confetti, put on the plastic wrap with tape, then put on a full sheet of construction paper. You could make a mirror image as well. Cut out the circles, put in snow, put plastic wrap around them, and then glue them back to back. Both work pretty well. Good luck!