Santa and his helpers
We've decked the Halls, and celebrated Sweet Treats-and now it's time to celebrate Santa and his helpers. For this themed Week I have gathered activities related to Santa, Mrs. Claus, Reindeer and Elves.
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Below you can find suggested sweet treats themed preschool literacy, STEM, fine motor, gross motor, arts & crafts, group activities. You can also find ideas on how to set up your learning spaces, book picks, and recommended Pre-K Printable Fun products for this theme. I've included inspiration from around the Web and our FB group! Please be sure to check out the original Sources for more information or for directions.
Santa and HIs Helpers Activities from Pre-K Printable Fun
Take a close a look at how some of our customers are using activities from our Santa and His Helpers and Santa's Workshop Dramatic Play pack below.
Dramatic Play Ideas:
Your Dramatic Play Space can be transformed into "Santa's Workshop" This week.
Your Kids will have fun building toys. You can add wooden blocks, play tools, and Paint Brushes.
You can also add a gift wrapping station to your space this week. Include: Gift Boxes, Tissue Paper, Bows, Wrapping Paper, tape and Small toys to wrap.
For Dress Up fun: Add Santa Hats, Elf Hats, and Reindeer antlers to your space this week (or the kids can make their own). Scout thrift stores for Santa, Elf and Reindeer Costumes.
Don't forget a place for Santa. A comfy chair, and a place for him to write his list.
If you feeling up to a DIY Challenge, create a Sleigh from a cardboard box (or decorate a Children's sled). Children can take turns loading it up with presents, and pulling it.
Your Kids will have fun building toys. You can add wooden blocks, play tools, and Paint Brushes.
You can also add a gift wrapping station to your space this week. Include: Gift Boxes, Tissue Paper, Bows, Wrapping Paper, tape and Small toys to wrap.
For Dress Up fun: Add Santa Hats, Elf Hats, and Reindeer antlers to your space this week (or the kids can make their own). Scout thrift stores for Santa, Elf and Reindeer Costumes.
Don't forget a place for Santa. A comfy chair, and a place for him to write his list.
If you feeling up to a DIY Challenge, create a Sleigh from a cardboard box (or decorate a Children's sled). Children can take turns loading it up with presents, and pulling it.
Debbie Mays of Siloam Preschool
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Debbie Mays of Siloam Preschool
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Debbie Mays of Siloam Preschool
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Community Member Sherry Whissen of First Friends Family Child Care created "Santa's Mail Room" in her Dramatic Play Space.
Construction Area Ideas:
Add Santa and his helpers to your Construction Space. Add "Snow" felt, and Evergreen trees to your space, so that the children can re-create the North Pole.
Check out this adorable Santa's Workshop from My Nearest and Dearest
Items to enhance your space
One of my favorite Toys to incorporate into the space this week is this this Melissa and Doug Magnetic Dress-Up Santa.
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He comes with 21 pieces of clothing for a variety of occasions. He'd also make a great addition to the Book "Santa Retires" by David Biedrzycki. He's easy to assemble and helps teach independent play, hand eye coordination, and matching skills.
My Book Picks for this theme
Activities
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I love using items from nature to create craft projects.
Check out these adorable Reindeer Pinecones from Getting Messy with Ms. Jessi.
Check out these adorable Reindeer Pinecones from Getting Messy with Ms. Jessi.
This hand and foot reindeer by Busy Bee Kids Crafts makes a great gift!
Kids (and parents) love personalized crafts. They make great gifts during the Holiday's. I thought these personalized elves from Ramblings of a Crazy Woman were so fun (and hilarious!).
I have fond memories of creating a paper plate Santa when I was younger.
Create lasting memories with tutorial from Preschool Crafts for Kids.
Create lasting memories with tutorial from Preschool Crafts for Kids.
Be sure to add a variety of Santa and His Helpers cookie cutters to your open ended art space this week. For some added Holiday fun-check out this Reindeer play dough invitation from Kids Craft Room.
You can find this Clever Paper Plate Reindeer Tutorial on Crafty Morning
Incorporate Math into your week with this adorable Reindeer Play Dough game from Pre-K Pages.
Add some sensory fun with this Santa Slime from Growing a Jeweled Rose
Add some sensory fun with this Santa Slime from Growing a Jeweled Rose
Roll a Reindeer Printable Activity from 733 Blog
Christmas Play Dough Printable Mats from Picklebums
Santa's Workshop Printable from Peonies and Poppyseeds
Christmas Play Dough Printable Mats from Picklebums
Santa's Workshop Printable from Peonies and Poppyseeds
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Santa and His Helpers Activity Pack-Digital Download
$5.00
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This pack includes a variety of preschool activities that feature Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves and Reindeer. Like all of my printables this pack can be used to create tot trays. table work, file folder games, or you can rotate the activities in your learning centers.
This 52-page printable includes 15-Activities and 2 craft templates. This pack features the following activities:
Elf Shape Clip Cards
Reindeer Shape Matching Activity
Santa Shape Puzzle
Reindeer Color Clip Cards
Build a Santa Rolling Game
Santa's Bag of Gifts and List letter matching game
Elves in the Workshop Counting Mats 1-10
Feed the Reindeer Counting Mats 1-10 with Frames
Reindeer Ordering
Pack Santa's Sleigh
Santa and his Friends Count and Clip Cards
Elf Puzzles
Santa and His Helpers Patterning Activity
Santa's Hat Size Sorting
Santa and His Friends Pre-Writing/Cutting Practice
Cookies for Santa Craft Mat
Reindeer Antler Craft Template
*Cover Page, TOS, Directions & Graphics Credit
This pack includes a variety of preschool activities that feature Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves and Reindeer. Like all of my printables this pack can be used to create tot trays. table work, file folder games, or you can rotate the activities in your learning centers.
This 52-page printable includes 15-Activities and 2 craft templates. This pack features the following activities:
Elf Shape Clip Cards
Reindeer Shape Matching Activity
Santa Shape Puzzle
Reindeer Color Clip Cards
Build a Santa Rolling Game
Santa's Bag of Gifts and List letter matching game
Elves in the Workshop Counting Mats 1-10
Feed the Reindeer Counting Mats 1-10 with Frames
Reindeer Ordering
Pack Santa's Sleigh
Santa and his Friends Count and Clip Cards
Elf Puzzles
Santa and His Helpers Patterning Activity
Santa's Hat Size Sorting
Santa and His Friends Pre-Writing/Cutting Practice
Cookies for Santa Craft Mat
Reindeer Antler Craft Template
*Cover Page, TOS, Directions & Graphics Credit
Santa's Workshop Dramatic Play Pack
$5.00
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Welcome to Santa's Workshop! Easily transform your dramatic play space into the the North pole with this 36 page dramatic play pack! You will find all of the signs and labels you need to create Santa's Workshop, A North Pole Bakery and North Pole Mail Center this holiday season.
Inside this pack you will find:
Welcome to the North Pole Sign
Christmas Countdown
North Pole Chores Checklist
Welcome to Santa's Workshop Sign
Workshop Open/Closed Signs
Gift Wrapping Station Sign
Toy Making Station Sign
2 pages of toy making and wrapping supply labels
Blank Labels
Toy Request Form (2 sizes, Color and B&W)
Welcome to the North Pole Bakery Sign
Bakery Open and Closed Signs
Baking Station Sign
Decorating Station Sign
2 pages of baking supply labels
Blank Labels
5 pages of printable treats (Christmas Cookies, Gingerbread Men, and House)
Welcome to the Mail Center Sign
Mail Center Open and Closed Signs
4 Toy Request Letters
Open and Closed Sign
North Pole Poster
Suggested items to add to your space
TOS, Graphics Credit
