December is a time to slow down with friends and family, reflect on the year past, and think about what gifting in your family and community looks like. This is the perfect time to get your students thinking more about giving than receiving, which can be tough with Christmas wish lists and letters to Santa popping up everywhere. This is where you can help! Encourage conversations with your students that get them thinking about what a thoughtful gift means, and how to extend that to others. Guess what? It most likely isn’t the most expensive or biggest gift under the tree. Explore DIY options or acts of service that cost nothing or very little! Reinforce the importance of a budget and financial planning, too. We extend warm wishes to you, your students, and families during this holiday season and look forward to working with you in the new year.
Best,
Annie & Nicolle
FREE Printable: Elf on a Holiday Budget
Let’s get your students thinking about GIVING this month! Your students will love our Elf on a Budget Christmas Printable! This fun resource is designed to inspire generosity during the holiday season by planning and budgeting for gift giving. Students will think about who they want to include in gift giving, set a budget, determine if they have enough money for gifting and think about jobs they can do around the workshop to earn more. They will also explore DIY options and shopping sales and deals - all while keeping budgeting in mind.
This holiday season, inspire your students with heartfelt gift ideas they can create themselves! Our article, "5 Homemade Gifts for Kids," is packed with simple, meaningful projects that children can craft with love and care. These DIY gifts not only encourage creativity but also teach the joy of giving from the heart—perfect for spreading holiday cheer without breaking the bank. Share this with your class and watch their imaginations come to life!
