Happy Thanksgiving to all! Although I am nostalgic about missing living in Europe, I do love the traditional Thanksgiving and being handed down the baton of cooking the big meal and love playing hostess! It's been a rock n' roller coaster few weeks here but I'm putting on my smile and grateful to many friends, near and far, and know that there are so many blessings still to be received!
I wanted to share with you a project I worked on with my son's Kindergarten class - a Thankful Tree :) I have to tell you, having done many projects over the years, this one was by far a favorite! I found a similiar link on The Crafting Chicks where they used a branch and wrote on paper-like leaves for the T-giving table. This is my representation with a little twist! The kids were so thoughtful in thinking of what they really wanted to say about their teacher, asking things like "How do you spell sweet?" Awww! I found this blinged out, glittery foam leaves at Michaels and scooped them up so I didn't have to cut out 23 cardstock versions of these, rofl! Even after making one of my dear bbf's get her husband to shimmy up the oak tree in their backyard to bring down the PERFECT branch (this was supposed to be free! As in From Nature!) but alas, the branches we found, on the ground and some not, were all too dangerous in the end. As my dear dad would have said "You're gonna poke an eye out with that thing!" So ....... Plan B! I"m all about having a Plan B! LOL! I stumbled upon a beautiful faux branch at Crate n Barrel wich was sprayed in some type of plastic & glitter and bends when you touch (bump!) it, so this was the one!
I had so much fun helping the kids with their leaves and reading some of them later as I put the tree together had me in stitches - like the little boy who is grateful for Skittles and Snacks, ROFL!!! (my kind of kid!) :)
Blessings to you as you celebrate this holidays with your families, the far away families that you wish were near, and the ones that live on in our memories.
Love & Blessings!~Kelly
Oh Kelly... what a wonderful project to do with your little man's class! It must be a real treasure for their teacher!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all you do......... and for being YOU! I ♥ you and am so thankful to know you.
Hugs!
oh my, that is one beautiful tree!!! The sparkly leaves add such a glow to it....great find at Michael's. Your son's class is so lucky to have a caring, thoughtful, crafty mama. And yes, I actually laughed at the Skittles and snacks leaf, too! I'M still thankful for those as well! hehehe...have a great day!
ReplyDeleteKelly, this is a beautiful project. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family !! BIG Hugs
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, wonderful project for the students!! Those glitter leaves are gorgeous and I think it's just fabulous that children are being asked to reflect on why they are thankful for their teacher. What a great exercise!!
ReplyDeleteI chuckled at the Skittles and snack comment too. That could so be my youngest to write something like that!!
What a great idea, I love that idea of a thankful tree. You have the best ideas for kids and getting them included and having them think a little bit. Awesome, Have a great Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeletethis is a keepsake for sure...so endearing...beautiful
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! What a great project!
ReplyDelete"Skittles and snacks"?? That kiddo knows where it's at! Heehee! :) This is such a fun project. I love all the sparkle and that branch is awesome! So fabulously creative! Happy, happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Enjoy every moment! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great project! I didn't know you lived in Europe??
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Kelly,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea and a touching creation! Love the Christmas theme on your blog!
Have a great Thanksgiving!
-Darlene
oh, whta a sweet project...Great idea kelly... Liebe Grüße!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is such a fabulous project! The fact that each child writes on it makes it such a keepsake and gives it so much meaning, and it is lovely too :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat way to teach kids the reason for Thanksgiving. Hope you had a wonderful one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful project for the kids, AND for you! I want to be in your son's kindergarten class, just so I can do all the fun things that you plan for them!!! This is so very sweet and special, and I can imagine how much fun it is reading all their responses! You are the rockin'est room mom ever!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow. what a great project! I'll have to remember that for next year.
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