Christmas

Santa’s Workshop

Excited elves in your family or classroom will delight in hunting for the objects Santa needs to keep his workshop humming! From tracking down a dozen paint brushes to discovering hidden ornaments—observation, memory and concentration skills will be strengthened while … Continue reading →

Snowman Puzzles

Stuck inside on a cold winter day? These busy snowmen will warm you with puzzles, challenges, riddles, and problem solving. Can you complete patterns to determine which frozen fellow should come next? Or scour the news for winter words to … Continue reading →

The Gift of Reading

Winter holidays are a time of greeting, gathering, and gift giving. But not all gifts need to come in a box or be purchased at a store. This year consider the free gift of reading! Your local library and daily … Continue reading →

The Nutcracker

Holiday traditions build lifetime memories—and there is no greater Christmas musical treat than the delightful and ageless Nutcracker Suite. This issue explains how Clara’s journey to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s palace—escorted by the brave Nutcracker—came to be. A holiday scavenger … Continue reading →

Toys For Tots

It wouldn’t be the holidays without toys—lots of toys everywhere you turn. Christmas is the perfect season for caring and sharing. Toys for Tots, started in 1947 by a U.S. Marine, has donated, collected and distributed millions of toys to … Continue reading →

Tree Rings

Did you know that Christmas trees – like many other trees – can “talk” to you and tell a story about their past? It’s true! Looking at the base of a tree that’s been cut, you’ll see a series of … Continue reading →