Santa Activity pack, Donnette E Davis, St Aiden's Homeschool

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SSSSanta Clausanta Clausanta Clausanta Claus

Is Coming To TownIs Coming To TownIs Coming To TownIs Coming To TownYou better watch out

You better not cryBetter not pout

I'm telling you whySanta Claus is coming to town

He's making a listAnd checking it twice;

Gonna find out Who's naughty and niceSanta Claus is coming to town

He sees you when you're sleepingHe knows when you're awake

He knows if you've been bad or good

So be good for goodness sake!O! You better watch out!You better not cry

Better not poutI'm telling you why

Santa Claus is coming to townSanta Claus is coming to town


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Santa's Prayer On Christmas EveSanta's Prayer On Christmas EveSanta's Prayer On Christmas EveSanta's Prayer On Christmas Eve

By Warren D. Jennings

The sleigh was all packed, the reindeer were fed,But Santa still knelt by the side of the bed.

"Dear Father," he prayed "Be with me tonight.There's much work to do and my schedule is tight.

I must jump in my sleigh and streak through the sky,

Knowing full well that a reindeer can't fly.I will visit each household before the first light,

I'll cover the world and all in one night.

With sleigh bells a-ringing, I'll land on each roof,Amid the soft clatter of each little hoof.

To get in the house is the difficult part,So I'll slide down the chimney of each child's heart.

My sack will hold toys to grant all their wishes.The supply will be endless like the loaves and the fishes.

I will fill all the stockings and not leave a track.I'll eat every cookie that is left for my snack.

I can do all these things Lord, only through You,I just need your blessing, then it's easy to do.

All this is to honor the birth of the One,That was sent to redeem us, Your most Holy Son.

So to all of my friends, least Your glory I rob,Please Lord, remind them who gave me this job." The End


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The HThe HThe HThe History of the Real Santa Clausistory of the Real Santa Clausistory of the Real Santa Clausistory of the Real Santa Claus

This is a portraiture of the real St. Nicholas (Santa Claus)

A long time ago, a bishop named Nicholas lived in what is now the country ofTurkey. Not a lot is known about him, but there are stories that he often helped

children who were in need.

Many years later, Nicholas was made a saint and he became the patron saint ofchildren. Today, December 6 (d.o.d.), is an important holiday in some countries inEurope as well as some states in America. This day is called St. Nicks day (andin some places in the United States, it's called stocking day.) On the night beforeSt. Nick's day, children put out their shoes or hang up stockings. Early nextmorning, they rush to see what gifts St. Nick gave them.

In cities throughout the world, St. Nick visits towns and cities, leads parades, talksto children, and often hands out small gifts and candy canes, wearing a red andwhite robe and a hat.

St. Nick has many helpers. In many countries where English is the main language,these helpers are called Santa's Elves.

In the Netherlands, this helper is called Black Peter.

In Germany, they are Knecht Ruprecht.In many parts of France, the helpers are called, Pre Fouettard.In Luxembourg, they are known as Hoesecker.

In days gone by, children loved St. Nick, but were afraid of his helpers. For it wastold that it was the helpers who kept track of who had been naughty and who hadbeen nice. Naughty children would get coal in their stockings and may even becarried away in the helper's bags until they learned to be good.


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Currently, in America, if a child is naughty during the year, Santa may leave coalor a substance known as "snowman poop."

The poem that Santa includes with the snowman poop is: "You've been awfully

bad, so here's the scoop. All you get in your stocking is snowman poop."

If a child gets coal or snowman poop in his stocking on St. Nick's day, they dohave one more chance to behave. They must behave until Christmas Eve when ifthey have been good, Santa may return their real stocking with goodies inside.

St. Nick in other countries:St. Nick in other countries:St. Nick in other countries:St. Nick in other countries:

The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monknamed St. Nicholas. It is believed that Nicholas was born sometime around 280A.D. in Patara, near Myra in modern-day Turkey.

Much admired for his piety and kindness, St. Nicholas became the subject ofmany legends. It is said that he gave away all of his inherited wealth and travelledthe countryside helping the poor and sick.

One of the best known of the St. Nicholas stories is that he saved three poor

sisters from being sold into slavery or prostitution by their father by providing themwith a dowry so that they could be married. Over the course of many years,Nicholas's popularity spread and he became known as the protector of childrenand sailors.

His feast day is celebrated on the anniversary of when he departed, December 6.This was traditionally considered a lucky day to make large purchases or to getmarried. By the Renaissance, St. Nicholas was the most popular saint in Europe.

Even after the Protestant Reformation, when the veneration of saints began to bediscouraged, St. Nicholas maintained a positive reputation, especially in Holland.

"United States and Canada ~ Presents are brought by Santa Claus. He drivesthrough the sky in a sleigh drawn by eight reindeer; the reindeer of course are leadby Rudolph. He slips down the chimney, leaves gifts and is on his way again.Santa Claus wears red clothes trimmed with white fur, and has a snow-white beardand moustache.


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England ~ The gift bringer is called Father Christmas. He looks much like SantaClaus, but has a longer coat and a longer beard.

France ~ Santa is known as Pre Nol.

Brazil ~ Santa Claus is called Papa Nol.

Germany ~ Children get presents from Christkindl, the Christ child.

Costa Rica, Colombia, and parts of Mexico, ~ the gift bringer is el Nio Jesus,"the Infant Jesus."

Japan ~ Santa Kurohsu

Sweden ~ Gifts and goodies are brought by an elf called tomte. He's aChristmas gnome who has a sleigh that is pulled by goats.

Holland ~ Sinterklaas is what the Dutch call Saint Nicholas. He arrives in thecity of Amsterdam by boat."

The EndThe EndThe EndThe End


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Count and Trace

1 one elf

2 two elves


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Count the number of Santas and write the number inthe box and the word on the lines.

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How Many?How Many?How Many?How Many?Count the pictures below and write the correct number in the box


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Study the picture on the right. Usethe grid below to draw Santa Claus.Print this page a few times to practice.

Have fun!

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Study the picture on the right. Usethe grid below to draw Santa Claus.Print this page a few times to practice.

Have fun!

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S is for SS is for SS is for SS is for Santaantaantaanta. Trace the letters below then practice writing Ss on the lines

S S S S S S S S s s s s s s s s s s sS S S S S S S S s s s s s s s s s s sS S S S S S S S s s s s s s s s s s sS S S S S S S S s s s s s s s s s s s

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S is for SS is for SS is for SS is for Santaantaantaanta. Trace the word below then practice writing Santa on the lines

Santa Santa SantaSanta Santa SantaSanta Santa SantaSanta Santa Santa___________________________________________________________________________________

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Which two Santas are exactly the same?


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Circle all the pictures that begin with S

How many pictures did you find that being with S?

Write your answer in the box


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How Many Words Can You Make From the WordsHere Comes Santa Claus

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Find and circle all of the words from the word bank. The words can go across, down

or diagonally.

s l e i g h

a r e d i a

n t e l f t

t o g a t h

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Read the words in the first column below. Write the correct words on the lines.


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Write the words below in alphabetical order

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gifts reindeer chimney red

sleigh Santa letter hat


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Cut out the pictures and paste them in the blocks next to thecorrect word.

Santa letter

chimney gifts

reindeer fly

fall ouch


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Look at the pictures in the left column. Put a cross through the picture

that does not match in the right column.

LEFT RIGHT


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Look at all the pictures in each row. Put a cross through the picture

that you think does not fit in with the others. Why does it not fit in?


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Look at the pictures in the left column. Put a circle around the picturethat matches in the right column.

LEFT RIGHT


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Can you think of a word that sounds the same as the word in the

picture? Write the words on the lines like in the example.

box fox

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There are 6 differences between the two pictures. Can you spot them all?


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How to Draw SantaHow to Draw SantaHow to Draw SantaHow to Draw Santa

Here's how to draw a nice picture of Jolly Old St. Nick.

You Will Need:

A pencil

Some paper

Things like crayons and markers to color him in

1.

Draw a large circle for the body and a smaller one on top for the head.

2.

Draw eyes, a nose, and a mouth (you can also draw a beard if you want).

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Draw thick arms with gloves on the end.

4.

Draw legs with shoes and socks.

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Draw a santa hat and a belt (optional)

6.

Colour in the drawing

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Colour Santa


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Cut out the shapes,Cut out the shapes,Cut out the shapes,Cut out the shapes, paste them onto cardstock topaste them onto cardstock topaste them onto cardstock topaste them onto cardstock tocreate and colourcreate and colourcreate and colourcreate and colour SantaSantaSantaSanta

Nose

Eyes

Legs

Draw Santas face, perhaps you can draw his sack of toys. Have fun!

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How to Write a Letter from SantaHow to Write a Letter from SantaHow to Write a Letter from SantaHow to Write a Letter from SantaHave you ever wanted to do something cool with the kids over the holiday season?

Now is your chance... Create a custom letter with common household items thatyour kids will adore, and think came from the big guy himself.

In seven easy steps you can create a custom letter that looks like it came straightfrom the North Pole.

Steps:Steps:Steps:Steps:

1. Gather materials: Tea bag, paper (kind does not matter, regular copypaper works fine), any piece of ribbon you have, a small bowl and some hotwater.

2. Start making tea with the tea bag and water, once the water is a dark tancolor (50% tea) take the tea bag and drag it over your paper. Whiledragging it over the paper notice the design you are making and continue

until satisfied with what you have.

3. Once done covering the paper with tea; set the paper aside and let it dry,while drying the paper will curl and get wavy... Dont worry thats what weare looking for!!!

4. Once the paper has dried, you are ready to print your letter. Place it inyour printer (a home inkjet printer works great for this) and get ready to

print.

5. Print the Santa Letter and personalize it (i.e. who the letter is to, whetherthey are a Boy or Girl, what town you live in, and the childs name as thesign-off).

6. Roll up the letter and tie the ribbon around it to making it look like it hasbeen hand delivered.


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7. Voila. A custom letter from Santa.

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Ideas for Places to put the letter you make:Ideas for Places to put the letter you make:Ideas for Places to put the letter you make:Ideas for Places to put the letter you make:

Since you have the letter, and it is that time of the year, you might considerplacing the rolled up letter somewhere the person you made it for will find it... Tryon the stairs of your home, maybe where you put your shoes on, or deliver itdirectly like it came hand delivered.

Another idea could be to start a family tradition and hide the letter for a game ofhide-and-seek. Maybe hide the letter and get them to look for it because youknow Santas helper was there checking up on them... Where could it be?

Things YouThings YouThings YouThings Youll Need:ll Need:ll Need:ll Need:

A tea bag (any brand),

some paper (kind does not matter, regular copy paper works fine);

any piece of ribbon (only about 6 inches);

a small bowl (something to hold a little water);

and some hot water (from the faucet is fine).


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How to Write a Letter to Santa ClausHow to Write a Letter to Santa ClausHow to Write a Letter to Santa ClausHow to Write a Letter to Santa Claus

All over the world children write letters to Santa Claus, letting him know what they would like for

Christmas. Here are some tips for writing a really good letter.

1. Choose some nice paper and a pen or a pencil which you can write neatly with. We haveincluded some in this activity book.

2. Start by writing your address in the top right hand corner of the page. Do this carefullyso that Santa will know where to find you. Begin your letter, Dear Santa Claus, andthen in your first paragraph, it is always a good idea to say a little about yourself. TellSanta that you have been really good and give an example of something nice you havedone to be good or helpful recently.

3. Thank Santa for the gifts you got last year unless you sent him a thank you letter at thetime. Next tell Santa what you would like for Christmas and why. Keep your list short andreally think about what you would like. If you want Santa to bring things for your familyalso, then also make sure you mention it.

4. Finish your letter by sending your love to the reindeer.

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Sign your first name only at the bottom and put your letter in an envelope. Address yourletter to: Santa Claus, The North Pole.

6. Give it to an adult, so that they can take it to the post office to mail.

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Write a practice letter first. Use a capital letter for the first letter of a name . Check yourspelling . Clip a sheet of guidelines under the letter while you write it, so that your writing will benice and straight. Your local post office usually has a drop-box just for letters to Santa! Lookfor it anywhere from Mid-November to Early December.

WarningsWarningsWarningsWarnings

Do not send a letter with a child's personal details to an unknown destination!

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How to Make Food for Santa'sHow to Make Food for Santa'sHow to Make Food for Santa'sHow to Make Food for Santa'sReindeerReindeerReindeerReindeer

This is a recipe for the parents of those little youngsters who love to feed Santa'sReindeer. While they leave the cookies for Santa, they can do the same for theReindeer. Why not get them a soft cuddly reindeer and place it on the table, sothey would not be frightened at the thought of a huge reindeer coming down thechimney.

Steps1. Crush a candy cane and mix it with the oatmeal, Cheerios, carrots, and

horse oats. Then buy milk chocolate truffles and melt them in the microwaveor in a pot on the stove. Be sure that if the child is doing this, that you keepwatch at all times.

2. Then pour the chocolate in a cup of milk and stir.

3. Add this to the reindeer food so that it makes a nice syrupy cereal.

4. Make sure they close their eyes, and think of something special. Tell themit is just like when they make a wish when they blow out their birthdaycandles.

5. Have them put it in a bowl by a tree.

6. Hug and laugh with them. Tell them they just have fed the reindeer specialfood.

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If they are concerned about wild animals eating the "reindeer food" and becomingsick, simply put the food in a bowl next to Santa's cookies and milk. Tell your kids


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that Santa will bring the food up to his reindeer. Make sure "Santa" takes thereindeer food and cookies.

Consider mixing together the oats, carrots, Cheerios and oatmeal (omit the candycane, milk and chocolate) and then have your child scatter the food outside orplace it on the back porch (use an old pie tin to contain the food if you wish). Thisway the reindeer food does not go to waste (wild animals benefit instead). Whenyour child is older and wants to know why you went through the trouble of makingreindeer food, you can explain there was a purpose behind it (feeding theaforementioned wild animals).

WarningsWarningsWarningsWarnings

DO NOTDO NOTDO NOTDO NOT let your pet eat the reindeer food! Chocolate is TOXICTOXICTOXICTOXIC to dogsand cats!

Things YouThings YouThings YouThings Youll Needll Needll Needll Need

Plain, dry oatmeal

Plain Cheerios

Candy cane

Carrots

Horse oats

Plastic bag

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Draw a line between the picture and correct word

bell

stocking

reindeer

candle

wreath


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Enjoy the Christmas holiday with some fun freeEnjoy the Christmas holiday with some fun freeEnjoy the Christmas holiday with some fun freeEnjoy the Christmas holiday with some fun freeparty games and activitiesparty games and activitiesparty games and activitiesparty games and activities....

Acrostic Poems

An Acrostic poem provided a simple framework to write a poem. Thefirst letter of each line of the poem starts with the letter running downthe page:

For all ChristmasUsually is theNicest of times.

See if you can write one using the following written down the page:Snowman, Merry Christmas, Santa Claus, White Christmas, FatherChristmas, Saint Nicholas and other words you can think of.


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Chinese Whispers

Get at least 6-8 friends (preferably more). One person writes a messageabout Christmas. At least 3 sentences. S/he then places this in an

envelope. S/he then passes message to next person, and so on. The finalperson has to relay the message. Check envelope to see if the message isthe same.

Treasure Hunt

Children have to find Christmassy treasures, like mince pies, or bon bons.An organizer makes up a series of clues, and gives players the first clue.

This could be "Go to the place where a lot is spoken." (telephone). At thisplace there is a clue for the next clue and so until the treasure is found.

Carol singing from house to house

Before the modern postal system, Carols were one of the only methods ofsending a Christmas greeting to somebody else. It is still a very popularcustom in many countries.Get your Mom and Dad's permission. Ring people's door bells, or knockonly once. Give good value, by singing more than one - but do not overstay!If somebody gives you money for your performance, make sure you say"Merry Christmas" and "Thankyou." Make a lantern out of cardboard,with a battery operate torch inside. This will have good effect on theirdoorstep.

Family Reading

Either on Christmas Eve, or a few days before have a family reading -uncles, aunts, cousins, family friends and everyone must read at least onefavorite poem, story or passage from the bible. This includes the dog andcat (somebody can read an extra one for them).

Make a Manger

Find a large cardboard box and some scissors and glue. Get some straw,

and branches for the floor. Then using pipecleaner and plasticine make theNativity figures.


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Drama

Write your own Christmas play.Write down the cast: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and Angel, shepherds, 3 Wise

Men.Costumes: Use sheets and blankets. Get gold cardboard for kings.

Alternatively, you could make one with Santa Claus, Rudolph and Frosty- maybe they get lost, maybe Rudolph gets drunk on whisky left out, or it israining hard.This play could be videotaped into a movie which could be played for manyyears to come, even when the children have their children!

Capture the star

In Alaska people play a Christmas game where they dress up as the ThreeKings and their servants and carry a star from house to house singingcarols. Other children dress up as Herod's soldiers and try to capture thestar.

Charades

In Victorian times, before television and the Internet, no Christmas Daywas complete without a game of charades. This involves acting out words orphrases and the others have to guess.

Pass the Parcel

Get some small Christmassy gift. Maybe mince pies, little toys, little teddy

bears. Wrap them up. Seat at least 5-6 people in a circle. Play some music,as the music is playing pass the parcel. A blindfolded person should thenstop the music at random. The person with the present when the musicstops wins the present.

Movie Poster

Imagine that there has been a movie made of Santa's epic journey from theNorth Pole. Select the actor you would like to play Santa - maybe Tom


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Cruise, Marlon Brando? Draw up some pictures and also write how manystars you would give the movie, what it is about, and the rating, ie General.

Tongue Twister

Tongue Twister: (repeat 20 times really fast)Snow slows Santa's sled.

Round Song

At least 12 people sit in a circle. Take turns in singing a verse of TheTwelve Days Of Christmas. Each person had to add a new line and

remember all that went before. When someone makes a mistake they areout. Keep going on and on, until there is one person left. This person winsa prize.

JulklappJulklappJulklappJulklapp

Meaning Christmas box is a game where people go about thedifferent houses at night, ring the bell, throw in a parcel when the

door is opened and dash away before being recognized. Thepresent is disguized in lots of paper or sometimes just a clue isleft as to the whereabouts of the present. The longer it takes towork out the giver or where the gift is hidden the better has beenthe JulklappJulklappJulklappJulklapp.


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12 Days of Christmas12 Days of Christmas12 Days of Christmas12 Days of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:A partridge in a pear tree.

On the second day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

Two turtle doves

And a Partridge in a pear tree.

On the third day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:Three French Hens,

Two turtle doves


On the fourth day of Christmas


Four calling birds,

Three French Hens,

Two turtle doves


On the fifth day of Christmas


Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French Hens,

Two turtle dovesAnd a Partridge in a pear tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas


Six geese a laying,

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French Hens,

Two turtle doves


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On the seventh day of Christmas


Seven swans a swimming,Six geese a laying,

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French Hens,

Two turtle doves


On the eighth day of Christmas


Eight maids a milking,

Seven swans a swimming,

Six geese a laying,

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French Hens,

Two turtle doves


On the ninth day of Christmas


Nine ladies dancing,



Six geese a laying,

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,Three French Hens,

Two turtle doves


On the tenth day of Christmas


Ten lords a leaping,




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Six geese a laying,

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French Hens,Two turtle doves


On the eleventh day of Christmas


Eleven pipers piping,





Six geese a laying,

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French Hens,

Two turtle doves


On the twelfth day of Christmas


Twelve drummers drumming,

Eleven pipers piping,





Six geese a laying,Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French Hens,

Two turtle doves



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SSSSantaantaantaanta TicTicTicTic----TacTacTacTac----TowTowTowTow

Fun, easy, and perfect for young children! Let them pair up and play as manytimes as they want, or challenge them to a playoff where winners play winners untilonly one is left standing! With reusable chips, just clear the board when you'redoneand this game could last all day!

Time to play:Time to play:Time to play:Time to play: 2 minutesPlayers:Players:Players:Players: play in pairsWinners:Winners:Winners:Winners: 1 per pair

How to Play:How to Play:How to Play:How to Play: Play in pairs. Just like traditional tic-tac-toe, each player takes aturn to place a single chip, trying to get 3 in a row. Print the tokens onto cardstock andthe board (on next page) and laminate for protection, or place in plastic sleeve for protection.


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Help theHelp theHelp theHelp the Reindeer Get to SantaReindeer Get to SantaReindeer Get to SantaReindeer Get to Santa


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Help Santa Get To The Next House


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Make an Origami SantaMake an Origami SantaMake an Origami SantaMake an Origami SantaOrnaments

Origami, the traditional Japanese paper-folding craft, are colorful,

inexpensive, and easy to make. You only need a few materials - a box ofslightly shiny, lightweight origami paper, string, white glue, and scraps ofcolored tag board or paper.

To make the Santa, we used an 8 inch square of paper and folded it asshown in the drawing below. Complete the Santa by adding a beard, trim,and hanger. You can secure the arms with glue, if necessary.

For the tree, use a 5 inch square and fold as for the Santa; stop whenyou have the triangle in the fourth step. Take two horizontal tucks to givea tiered effect. Glue on a tag board star, a hanger, and tiny ornamentsmade of contrasting origami paper.

To make the reindeer, start with a 6 inch square of paper and follow thefolding instructions. Cut antlers from tag board and glue on.

Make the bell by folding a 7 inch square according to the drawing. Finishthe bell by separating the points at the top and fold them down each sideof the bell; secure with glue. Invert the figure and glue a clapper into theopening and a handle on top.

Fig 1 : Cheerful origami ornaments are cleverly folded, then decoratedwith your individual touches.


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www.keltawebconcepts.com.au and Free Classroom Clipart.

Copyright free images were also sourced through Google. The

Christmas Collection of Activity Books also utilises clipart licensed to

myself. Some of the resources I have obtained via websites over theyears and do not have details of the origins thereof. Should you come

across any of the artwork in this document that has not been credited

appropriately, and know of the origins, kindly let me know in order that I

may post the relevant credits and thanks. No copyright infringement is

intended in any manner whatsoever.

Donnette E Davis

2007 St Aidens Homeschool, Republic of South Africa

Dates of publications: December 01, 2007


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