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Easy Parent Gift Idea

Holly — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:26:23 +0000

I have been making these prints with my students for a few years now. They are SUPER easy and don’t cost a lot to make. Although helping your students make a gift for their parents isn’t mandatory (or part of the curriculum) it is something I (and most teachers) do every year. It’s fun and the kids are so excited and proud of their creation. Because it isn’t a part of the curriculum, teachers often aren’t allotted a budget to get supplies for these projects so the cost falls on the teachers. I got ALL the supplies from the Dollarama making it very affordable.

Here’s how to make the Christmas Light (Finger)Prints:

Supplies:

board canvas’ (these come in a 3 pack)
sharpie (I prefer the dollar store brand)
paints (your school will likely have these but I grabbed a pack from the Dollarama and they worked great)
baby wipes
paper towel

Prep:

grab the supplies from the dollar store
write the words love, peace, or joy in hand writing. I like to do a mix of those three words but you could ask your students to brainstorm holiday words they would want to use. You will want to write these WORDS before the lesson begins. I always took the canvas’ home and did it while watching tv.
Make tiny rectangles along the handwriting. These are the “sockets” for the Christmas lights. *see picture below.
Find “busy work” or an appropriate movie for the class. You may want to do this project in small groups or one on one depending on the age. With my grade 1/2 class I pulled 4 at a time to my back table while the rest watched a holiday movie. I usually did this project during the last week before the holidays where watching a movie is quite common. You could also tie the movie to the curriculum by showing a movie version of a book. Example The Snowy Day this book is in movie form on Prime video if you have an account. (Prime video has a tonne of books in movie form!) Read the book and then have them compare and contrast the two! This hits off a tonne of the outcomes in the Saskatchewan curriculum!
Set out canvas’, paints, and wipes.

Directions:

Pull student(s) to the back table.
Have them choose a word.
Ask students to write their name and Merry Christmas and the year with Sharpie on the back.
Allow students to choose a colour of paint, dip their index finger into the paint, dap the extra off onto the paper towel.
Help students make their first finger print light on top of the mini rectangle. Remind them to press down and then lift straight up otherwise it will smudge!
Wipe the finger with baby wipes between colour changes.
If students are able to let them continue independently or continue to help them make different coloured prints to make lights.

Will you be trying this art project this year? If not, what will you be doing this holiday season?!

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Friday Finds: Gifts For Her Under $100

Holly — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 01:09:42 +0000

A big thank you to Banana Republic for partnering with me for today’s blog post! And thank you for supporting all of the brands I love to work with on Teach Me Style!

This time of year can be stressful. During the holiday season you want to give to those you love but you also don’t want to cause yourself financial stress as you enter the New Year. So, I have teamed up with my friends at Banana Republic to show you that beautiful gifts don’t always need to break the bank! A beautiful necklace, a pair of cozy socks, anything jewelry related, or candles, are all gifts I LOVE receiving and I know that special girl in your life will too. Banana Republic has their website set up so you can shop for gifts by price that way you won’t lead yourself and your budget astray. They have a gifts under $75 section as well as gifts under $125!

Since they don’t have a gifts under $100 section, I have decided to make one for you! ALL of the items below are $100 or less and would make the perfect gift all while allowing you to stay in budget!!

Cozy slippers, or a set of beautiful candles for someone who loves to stay at home cozied up on the couch! A travel jewelry case for the girl on the go, or a pair of sunglasses, a scarf, or headband for the fashionista on your list! Regardless of your budget you will be sure to find the perfect gift for everyone!

Not only are ALL of these items under $100, Banana Republic is also having a Beat The Holiday Rush sale where EVERYTHING is 40% off (no code necessary) and free shipping on orders over $50!

Happy Shopping!!

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Brooklyn Designs Gift Guide

Holly — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:17:00 +0000

Pretty much anytime I leave the house I have a least one Brooklyn Designs piece on. I have been partnering with them since the beginning days of TMS so my collection has really grown over the years. Whether it’s a statement ring, everyday hoops, or one of their necklaces layered, as you can see from the photos below, it’s always always a part of my outfit!
So, if you’re looking for a gift for the jewelry lover in your life, look no further!

If you take a closer look in each of these photos you will see a piece or two (or three) from Brooklyn Designs. And, to keep you from having to search their website I will link each item for you! And because we love you all SO much, we’ve created a special discount code! HOLLY20 will get you 20% off your purchase and will be valid from now until December 9th!

Guardian Medallion Gold Midi Necklace
Cherub Medallion Gold Necklace

Kassidy Gold Y Necklace

Engraved Initial Gold Necklace
Palmer Gold Choker Necklace

Romy Gold Ring

Palmer Gold Choker Necklace (wrapped twice to be worn as a bracelet)
Sofi Rainbow Moonstone Gold Ring

Winslet Rainbow Moonstone Earring
Karlie Gold Fringe Earrings
Gwen Large Gold Hoops
Cecelia Rose Chalcedony Gold Necklace
Diaz Gold Choker Necklace
Claudia Gold Necklace

Karlie Gold Bracelet

I told you I have a pretty beautiful collection, why not add or start someone else’s?!

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