Monday, December 23, 2013

Christmas Place Mats

Back in November, I read a post by Miss Trayers at Not Just Child's Play.  Her kids made Thanksgiving place mats as a form of community service.  I loved the idea so much that I incorporated it into my RACK (Random Acts of Christmas Kindness) days that I do with my kids in December.  Go here to read more about RACKing.  

My kids made Christmas place mats for some local senior citizens.  They did such a beautiful job.  I was proud to share them with our elderly community.  Here are just a few, but they were all wonderful.









I hope these place mats create some smiles and change some worlds this Christmas season!  (Thanks Miss Trayers for the wonderful idea.)


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  1. Miss TrayersDecember 23, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    They did awesome job! I'm sure it was very appreciated .

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    1. TammyDecember 24, 2013 at 7:24 AM

      Miss Trayers, thank you for an awesome idea!

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  2. LoriDecember 23, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    What a sweet thing for them and you to do! I am sure it brought smiles to the faces of the seniors and to the children.
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

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  3. Mrs. AndersonDecember 23, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    What a great activity to teach kids about giving during this time of year.
    Their placemats turned out great!!
    Connie Anderson:)
    Welcome To First Grade Room 5

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    1. TammyDecember 24, 2013 at 7:26 AM

      Connie, I was impressed with out great they turned out.

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  4. BarbaraDecember 23, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Don't you LOVE Miss Trayers? And I love your placements; they turned out beautiful! Looks like it was a win-win.

    Merry Christmas, Tammy!

    Barbara

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  5. Lyn GoffDecember 23, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    I am definitely adding this to next year's random acts of kindness. They came out so well. Merry Christmas Tammy!
    Lyn

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    1. TammyDecember 24, 2013 at 7:27 AM

      Lyn, it's a simple but great act of kindness that your little ones would enjoy too.

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  6. Room 214-Ms. Wenzel's BlogDecember 25, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Very cute!! They will enhance many dinners!!! Smiles and stop by anytime!!

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  7. Teaching Little MiraclesDecember 26, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Love it, Tammy! Now I'm headed over to read your RACKing post...
    ;-)

    Crystal
    Teaching Little Miracles

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    1. TammyDecember 26, 2013 at 3:07 PM

      Thanks Crystal. I hope you enjoyed reading more.

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  8. Sara at schoolDecember 27, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Another great idea (I'm reading these backwards :)
    I wanted to do R.A.K. and did a couple, but just couldn't think. I'm so borrowing these for next year! Thanks, thanks, thanks for sharing!
    Sara

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    1. Sara at schoolDecember 27, 2013 at 7:16 AM

      Oh, and did you laminate them? Or just send the paper? Still cool, either way! Sara

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    2. TammyDecember 27, 2013 at 8:06 AM

      Sara, if you come up with some great ideas for your RACK, let me know. Nope, I didn't laminate them. If laminating film didn't cost so much, I might have done it though. :)

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