Canvas Art
Many teachers purchase 5×7 canvas panels from Amazon for this project. Students use a sharpie to write out their message and make fingerprints for the lightbulbs.
You could also do the same project on white ceramic tiles that you purchase from Home Depot (use ceramic paint for the lightbulbs and felt-tip marker for the string).
You could even complete the same project on a plastic ornament as well.
Students could have a choice what to write. They could write love, peace, faith, or even Noel. There are many varieties of words or phrases that would make this gift unique.
Laminated Photo Snow Globe Ornaments
Reindeer Ornaments
Mason Jar Lid Ornaments
I love the fine-motor practice students get from making this ornament.
All you need to prep is red and green yarn cut into about 5 inch pieces and pictures of your students. The students get to complete the task of tying the yarn around the ring of the lid in alternating colors. After glueing their picture to the bottom of the seal, push the seal into the ring and your ornament is complete!
Time Capsule Ornaments
All you need to complete this project is holiday scrapbook paper, ribbon, clear ornaments, and a permanent paint pen.
Cut the scrapbook paper into strips and have your students write their favorite memories from the year across the strips in pen. They will be so fun to open up and read in future years!
You can find detailed directions here.
Snowman Wood Slice Ornaments
For this project you will need wood slices, white acrylic paint, permanent markers, and a string to hang it with.
One year, I went to my local tree stand and asked them if they would donate wood slices to my classroom. If you can’t get any from a tree stand, you can likely find these at craft stores with the hole already drilled.
You can find detailed directions here.
Calendars
Student drawing are always a favorite of parents. This calendar can be the perfect keepsake with drawings done by your students.
All you need is the calendar template and some crayons or color pencils. You will need access to some sort of binding machine.
Best news? It’s a FREE template from Not So Wimpy Teacher. Click HERE to grab it.
I hope these ideas have been helpful for you and saved you time during this busy time of year!
Have a Not So Wimpy day!
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