Secret Snowflake

SHHHHHHHHHHH!!

       This is the season of sharing and caring.  In class we’d like our students to participate in the concept of a “Secret Snowflake”. 

 It isn't about buying anything, but more about making something/doing something nice and from the heart for our secret pal each day. 

       

On the days below you will leave a special treat for your secret snowflake.  On Wednesday and Thursday you can secretly give us the card/poem and we will put them in the mailboxes.  You may also leave a clue as to your identity if you wish.  It is nice to put time and effort into these special treats for your classmates.  If you know you are going to be absent on any of these days, please make your gifts early and give them to me so we may distribute them to your Secret Snowflake.  

This activity will help build upon the caring community in our classroom.  It also reinforces that one person can make a difference.  

We have done this for the past two years in class, and each year we are blown away with the thoughtfulness behind these acts of kindness. 

Wednesday Dec. 21st -Handmade card
A card wishing your classmate well to show you care.

Thursday Dec. 22nd - A Poem

You want to decorate an acrostic poem of the recipients’ name (or any poem about recipient).  I will provide special winter themed paper if needed.

Friday Dec. 23rd - Handmade gift 

A gift made from the heart!  You will have from now to work on this gift.  Do not feel the need to go out and make purchases.  Be creative and put some thought into it.

Here is a link to craft-like homemade gifts for ideas:

http://teachbesideme.com/kid-made-gift-ideas/

Some of these examples are a little more intricate that others, but it gives you an idea if you're totally stuck.  In the past we have had students make ornaments, bracelets, snowflakes, a frame out of popsicle sticks and decorated, etc.
It is not the quality of the gift, it is the thought that counts! 

Please keep your secret snowflake a secret!!  It takes the fun out of the game when you tell your friends who you have.   I look forward to seeing the creative gifts made for your classmates! 

 I hope you enjoy it too :)