This resource has everything you need to allow your students to exchange gifts for the holidays and build classroom. As a class, wrap the presents and then donate them to a local charity. How to host a childrens book exchange party books and giggles. I love watching the kids open their presents and seeing the joy they get. Quickly after thanksgiving in the classroom, we send home a request for each student to bring a book in to exchange for our class book exchange. This resource has everything you need to allow your students to exchange gifts for. I want to get my students even more excited about books and reading. Holiday book exchange in an elementary classroom missing. November is a great time to start getting into the christmas spirit with decorations in the shops, christmas pageants and parades happening, and schools exploring christmas themes. Wrap a paper plate or cardboard the size of the desired picture with aluminum foil that has been crinkled up.
Students can then create a plot diagram on the movie or book shared in class or another story they have read on their own. No more traditional white elephant gift exchange, this year try one of these gift exchange ideas instead and impress your guests with such fun ideas. Includes how to set up the swap and a few suggested books. Christmas book exchange activity by wise guys teachers. Its one of the few christmas books designed specifically with esl students in mind, which is why you get a lot of bonus material. You can do one as part of a classroom holiday celebration, with a scout troop, or for a play group. Are you looking for a way to spread holiday spirit with. Celebrate the holidays in your classroom by throwing a class book exchange. A classroom of children, anywhere from 12 to 30ish. I let my students pick any book to read, because it allows for inclusion of all holidays, christmas, hanukkah, kwanzaa, ramadan, and those who choose not to celebrate a holiday. I have compiled a list of 10 classroom gift exchange ideas to share with you. Giving and receiving gifts is a joy, but make it playful as well create gift games for the kids.
I havent decided how we will actually do the exchange once the students bring their books in, but im really excited. Once there, youll find categories for the following. Have a book exchange where students bring in a wrapped book that they have already read. Each child can bring in a book wrapped in lovely christmas wrapping paper. Nov 15, 2015 tips on organizing a book exchange party for kids. Holiday book exchange with images classroom christmas party. Christmas party games for preschoolers teach preschool. Weve got everything you need in this free class book exchange download.
This allows them to hear a book, and also practice their reading skills. During the last days before your winter or christmas break, hold a holiday book exchange. This 3page document includes a lesson plan on how to run an effective book exchange for a winter classroom party, an editable parent letter to send home, and a. Alisha here, from missing tooth grins and i hope you enjoyed your thanksgiving yesterday. I love watching the kids open their presents and seeing the joy they get from owning a brand new book. That class gets along great, social in a positive way.
When i start receiving books, i put them under our tiny little christmas. We had our annual christmas party today and it was a whirlwind of activity, wrapping paper, pajamas, pancakes and a few simple games that i thought i would pass along to you just in case you are. It is very little prep, and brings lots of joy into the classroom. Christmas book exchange activity to use with students instead of students buying meaningless presents for each other before winter break, we have our students buy each other books. Watch the video below for tips as i prepare for my upcoming white elephant gift exchange, and to observe the bookswap in action in my classroom. This resource has everything you need to allow your students to exchange gifts for the holidays and build classroom community at the same time. On this free downloads for teachers page, you will find 2 classroom calendar sets that you can use for a bulletin board display in your classroom this december.
This game awards every child with a book to take home. Lots of these activities would also be terrific for your last day or classroom christmas party, particularly the ornament section if youre looking for a quick craft to do as a center. White elephant book exchange tips for the white elephant gift exchange, i provide all of the books for the exchange, wrapped in paper lunch bags and stacked at the center of the rug. Have the children sit in a circle and hold the book they brought. Holiday class book exchange by fluttering through first. Our book club will be holding a christmas gift exchange and party on saturday, december 3rd from 2 to 5 p. Each child will need to bring a wrapped gift for this gift exchange activity.
Christmas worksheets have some fun in the festive season with these christmas worksheets and classroom printables. Students usually bring in books all of december, and we find a gathering place in our classroom. I used a snow theme for the first december calendar set and a christmas theme for the. Christmas in the classroom two weeks ago, a couple of my girls in one class started talking about having a gift exchange before break. Christmas around the world book list freebie clever. The themed exchange if you want to make everyones shopping a little more challenging, designate a theme everyone should stick to.
I tried this game with my family this past christmas. Christmas party games and activities for kids krystal miller pin share tweet share email. Spruce up your classroom spirit around the holidays by hosting a classroom holiday book exchange. Host a holiday book exchange in your classroom with these easy tips. I use this idea for every class party and the children love it. Christmas classroom activities 1 christmas around the world grade level. This 3page document includes a lesson plan on how to run an effective book exchange for a winter classroom party, an editable parent letter to send home, and a student book sheet to fill out.
On the 2nd day of christmas, my teacher gave to me. I love the unwritten message of giving books as gifts. Organizing a christmas book exchange is one of my favorite classroom holiday activities. If youre looking for a book that requires minimal prep time and is filled with brilliant classroom activities and creative ideas, this book is perfect for you. Are you ready for the easiest classroom christmas party. Its useful to have some more fun activities for the end of the year, when childrens attention begins to wonder and you need to fit in some learning. Holiday book exchange with images classroom christmas. Im here to tell you about how i hold a holiday book exchange in my classroom. You can even throw a book exchange party at home just for friends. This post contains affiliate links to products for your convenience.
The type of game may vary slightly depending on the age groups participating. Christmas party games and activities for kids ehow. Students each bring in a wrapped book then spend time together swapping books and reading new titles. Quickedit christmas class parties december freebies teachers pay teachers. I know all of us at the primary pack are so thankful for you, our readers.
We run a class book exchange to celebrate the holidays in class each year. Christmas stainedglass windows grades any a colorful christmas craft. I purchased about 25 tubes of candy from our local walmart at 98 cents each they doubled as a bank when candys gone. This is a great way to spread holiday spirit while also building a solid classroom community. Our guidelines for books are clear and we give plenty of time for families to find and wrap their books. When books start coming in, i have students put their books underneath the christmas tree in my classroom.
How to host a childrens book exchange party with images. I use this activity as an art activity that the students do on their own. Holiday class book exchange by fluttering through first grade tpt. Its a tradition that i have done since i started teaching and i always look forward to it every year. Free printable december classroom calendar for school teachers. I have designed these free december printables to fit perfectly inside pocket chart calendars. How to play the holiday sock exchange game free printable. You need to copy coloring book type pictures for the students to use. Holiday class book exchange fluttering through first grade.
From heartwarming to funny christmas gift exchange ideas, pick one of these 40 ideas to try among family and friends, coworkers, and the little ones. Classroom holiday book exchange the mountain teacher. They all bake together and exchange cookies at the end of the night so everyone goes home with a variety of cookies. Students practice reading their chosen book to a classmate during reading time. Christmas activities and lesson plans the teachers corner. Its a great way to keep kids reading over the upcoming break and a fun way to regift, recycle, and reuse unwanted books. Bring the excitement of christmas into your classroom with these fun and simple activities.
We typically give them about 12 weeks to get their books wrapped and turned back into class. These twelve christmas gift exchange games are some of the most creative and unique gift exchange ideas ever. How to host a white elephant bookgift exchange scholastic. I love to host a holiday book exchange during the holidays in my classroom every year. We send this letter early to give them as much time as possible. Themountainteacher december 3, 2018 christmas0 comments. Fun christmas activities symbols, stories, games, poetry. A book exchange party is a fun activity for a kids at the holidays. If you read tree of cranes, its best not to try making origami cranes with kindergartners. Nov 20, 2011 this year i am doing a holiday book exchange. For every christmas book you read, have the children make a related ornament or stocking stuffer.
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