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Homemade Christmas Gifts ActivityHomemade Christmas Gifts Activity
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Happy Housewife
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K - 12th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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Homemade Christmas Gifts

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Running low on money? Out of ideas for gifts? Feeling crafty? Whatever the reason may be, homemade gifts are perfect for the creative person or the person trying to save a dollar here and there. Packed with hands-on crafts for kids, the home, and even holiday recipes, these activities are perfect for home or school.

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Concepts

christmas, christmas decorations, crafts, winter holidays, holiday celebrations, sewing

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Pick a craft idea to complete at school for class members to give to their loved ones
  • Ask parents and guardians to donate craft supplies and materials

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  • The table of contents is interactive; click on the activity you wish to view without having to scroll through the entire packet
  • Review and gather the necessary materials for each chosen activity

Pros

  • The 159-page packet comes with an assortment of homemade gift ideas, perfect for the season of giving
  • Great for improving creativity
  • Taps into skills that learners can use for the rest of their lives

Cons

  • None

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