Christmas ideas 1

I do not take credit for any other the ideas on these pages - they have all come from various list members.

IN SANTA'S WORKSHOP FAR AWAY

Ten little elves work night and day. (hold up 10 fingers)

This little elf makes candy canes;
(point to little finger on one hand)

This little elf builds streamlined trains;
(point to ring finger)

This little elf paints dolls for girls;
(point to middle finger)

This little elf puts in their curls;
(point to pointer finger)

This little elf dips chocolate drops;
(point to thumb)

This little elf makes lollipops;
(point to little finger on other hand)

This little elf packs each jack-in-the-box;
(point to ring finger)

This little elf sews dolly socks;
(point to middle finger)

This little elf wraps books for boys;
(point to pointer finger)

This little elf checks off the toys;
(point to thumb)

As Santa packs them in his sleigh,
Ready for you on Christmas Day!

SANTA'S REINDEER

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, little reindeer Stand beside the gate;
Hurry Santa, said the five, So we will not be late.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, little reindeer; Santa said, Please wait.'
Wait for three more little reindeer,
And then that will make eight.

CHRISTMAS BELL

I'm a little Christmas bell.
I like to sing a Christmas song.
When I sing

You hear me ring,
Ding dong, ding dong.

A SHY SANTA

Isn't it the strangest thing That Santa is so shy?
We can never, never catch him,
No matter how we try. It isn't any use to watch
Because my mother said, Santa Claus will only come When children are in bed.

FIVE LITTLE CANDLES

Five little candles twinkling on the tree.
The first one said, What do you see?
The second one said, I see Santa big and jolly.
The third one said, I see Christmas wreathes or holly
The fourth one said What do you hear?
The fifth one said, Children singing loud and clear,
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

SEE THE SNOWFLAKES FALLING

See the snowflakes falling. (Fingers dance like falling snowflakes)
See the candles glow. (Put up one finger of each hand for candles)
See the wreaths upon the door,
It's Christmas time, I know!

SANTA

When Santa comes down the chimney (downward motion with hands)
I should like to peek (Peek through fingers)
But he'll never come, no never (Shake head)
Until I'm fast asleep. (Palms together beside head.)

Five Little Christmas Trees

5 little Christmas Trees
Standing all alone
Their heart were very sad
Cause they hadn't found a home.
Then chop went the axe
And down fell the tree

And off they went with a happy family!
(continue from 4-1 Christmas Trees)
No little Christmas Trees Standing all alone

This Little Present

This little present goes to Mary (thumb)
This little present goes to Ned (pointer)
This little present goes to Harry (middle finger)
And this little present goes to Ted. (ring finger)
This little present cried Boo Hoo Hoo. (little finger)
Please put me in a Christmas stocking too!

Ring Those Bells (tune: Jimmy crack corn)

Ring those bells and turn a-round (sing 3x)
Christmas time has come.

Ring those bells and stomp your feet (sing 3x)
Christmas time has come.

Note: Replace the word Christmas with Holiday if you are in a public school or childcare setting.

Other verses.....jump up high, clap your hands....make up your own. Use any type of bell or ringing instrument on the words ring those bells.

We Sing You a Merry Christmas tune: (We wish you a merry Christmas)

We sing you a merry Christmas (do 3x)
And spread some good cheer.

Lets all do a little clapping (do 3x)
And spread some good cheer.

other verses....Lets all do a little nodding, Lets all do a little jumping, etc

Again replace the words Merry Christmas with Happy Holidays if you can't talk about Christmas.

REINDEER TRAINING

This is a Christmas story in which the children can pretend they are the reindeer, crawling on hands and knees, or they can simply pantomime the activities).

It was a month before Christmas, and as usual, everyone at the North; Pole was very busy. Even the reindeer were preparing by building up their strength for the long hard ride delivering presents on Christmas Eve

The reindeer woke up early, STRETCHING, SHAKING THEIR HEADS, antlers and WHOLE BODIES.

They then SWEPT their stalls and PUT DOWN fresh hay. Prancer was hungry, so one of Santa's helpers gave them some oats and water for breakfast. They CHEWED their food slowly and carefully. Dancer decided to have some fun, so she PUSHED OPEN the door with her head and MOTIONED for the others to join her.

They all SKIPPED out of the barn into the heavy snow. The deer RAN and HOPPED FIRST ON ONE FOOT, THEN ON THE OTHER and finally ON BOTH FEET. They SKIPPED from the pine trees to a brook which they LEAPED across. The snow was so soft and fluffy that the deer SAT DOWN and ROLLED in it.

They then STOOD UP and SHOOK the snow off. Vixen had an idea -- he wanted to play hide and seek. The rest all agreed, JUMPING UP AND DOWN with excitement. Blitzen was , so the others SCURRIED, CROUCHING DOWN behind snowdrifts or behind trees. Suddenly, all the reindeer STOOD STILL.

They heard a bell jingle so they RACED back to the barn. Santa's Helper lined the deer up for their flight exercises. While she counted, the deer STOOD ON THE TIPS OF THEIR HOOVES and STRETCHED to the top of their antlers. They SPRANG into the air and FLOATED back. The deer JUMPED FORWARD as far as possible, then BACKWARDS.

They HOPPED ON ONE HOOF and THEN THE OTHER. The reindeer STOOD UP straight and BENDING AT THEIR MIDDLE, they TOUCHED THEIR HIND HOOVES TEN TIMES. The most important exercise was to practice GALLOPING IN PLACE to build up their leg muscles.

Last of all, the reindeer STOOD on their hind legs and SQUATTED FIVE TIMES.

The supper bell rang and the reindeer HERDED into their stalls for a special delight of peanut butter and cheese which they CHEWED slowly and carefully. Tired from all their training and fun, Santa's deer CURLED UP in the soft hay, CLOSED THEIR EYES, and went to sleep.

EIGHT LITTLE REINDEER

Eight little reindeer beside Santa's sleigh,
Getting hitched up to be on their way. (hold up eight fingers)
The first one said, We can't be late.
The second one said, Christmas won't wait.

The third one said, The sleigh's full of toys.

The fourth one said, For all the girls and boys.
The fifth one said, I'm ready to fly.
The sixth one said, Across the evening sky.
The seventh one said. Look, it's starting to snow.
The eighth one said, I think it's time to go.
Ready? said Santa. It's almost Christmas Day.
And off they all flew -- up, up, and away!

SANTA

Someone's peeking through my window (peeked through fingers)
Tapping at my door, (make knocking motion)
Sliding down my chimney, (make sliding motion with hands)
Landing on the floor. (stamp feet)

He's filling all the stockings, (pretend to fill stockings)
And looking at the tree. (turn head and widen eyes)
He has lots of presents, (pretend to count on fingers)
Some for you and some for me. (point to others, then to self)

I'm peeking round the doorway, (peek around hand)
And, oh, what do I see? (look surprised)
The jolly face of Santa (smile)
Peeking back at me!! (peek through fingers).

CHRISTMAS SNOWMAN

I'm a little snowman round and fat (bend out arms at sides)
Here is my scarf, and here is my hat. (touch neck, then top of head)
When Christmas comes around, hear me shout, (cup hands around mouth)
Here comes Santa! You'd better watch out.

OUR CHRISTMAS TREE

We went out looking for a Christmas tree, (cup hand above eye and start walking)

We went to see what we could see. (look around)

The first tree we found was much too small, (lower hand near floor)
The second tree we found was much too tall. (raise hand up high)
The third tree we found was much too broad, (spread arms out wide)
The fourth tree we found was thin as a rod. (hold up one arm)
The fifth tree we found looked just about right, (form outline of tree with hands)

So we chopped it down with all our might (pretend to chop down tree)
We took our tree home and set it straight, (pretend to set up tree)
Everyone though that it looked just great. (clasp hands and smile)
Then we all joined hands and circled round (form circle with others)
The beautiful tree that we had found.

WHAT I FOUND UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE

I found a ball under the Christmas tree.
And this is the way it bounced for me!
Bounce, bounce, bounce.
And this is the way it bounced for me.

I found a doll under the Christmas tree.
And this is what it said to me!
Ma-ma! Ma-ma! Ma-ma.
And this is what it said to me!

I found a top under the Christmas tree.
And this is how it spun for me!
Spin, spin, spin.
And this is how it spun for me!

I found a horn under the Christmas tree.
And this is the way it played for me!
Tra-la-la-la-la!
And this is the way it played for me.

I found a rocking horse under the Christmas tree.
And this is the way it rocked for me.
Rock, rock, rock
And this is the way it rocked for me.

I found a piano under the Christmas tree
And this is the way it played for me.
Tra-la-la-la-la!
And this is the way it played for me.

As we say the verse, we add our own actions as suggested by the verse, i.e. bouncing, spinning, etc.

FIVE LITTLE CANDLES

Five little candles (hold up five fingers)
burning so bright, (wiggle fingers)
The first one said (hold up one finger),
;we make great light!' (arms up)
The second one said, (hold up 2 fingers)
The child is born (arms up)
The third one said, (hold up 3 fingers)
Our light will adorn. (arms out in front, palms up)
The fourth one said, (hold up 4 fingers)
We shine for Him. (palms forward at sides of face, fingers spread)
The fifth one said, (hold up 5 fingers)
Let's not be dim. (cover pointer finger with other hand)
So they stood very tall (stand tall) and glowed very bright, (arms up)
And the Christ child smiled that very night. (smile, hands around face)

Id like to be a Christmas tree
With lots of coloured lights on me
I'd shine my star so bright above
To tell the world of Jesus' love.

FIVE LITTLE ELVES

One, two, three, four, five little elves.
Putting toys on Santa Claus' shelves.
First little elf had something blue.
Twas a small ballerina shoe.
The second little elf had something red.
It was a little girls doll bed.
Third little elf had something white.
It was a truck shiney and white.
Fourth little elf had something brown.
It was a funny talking clown.
Fifth little elf had something black.
It was his very own napsack.

THE TREE FARM

Come lets pick a Christmas tree
A Christmas tree, a Christmas tree
Come, lets pick a Christmas tree
So early in the morning

Let's go find the tallest one
The tallest one, the tallest one
Lets go find the tallest one
So early in the morning.

We'll chop the tree so carefully
Carefully, Carefully
We'll chop the tree so carefully
So early in the morning.

We'll drag the tree and take it home
Take it home, take it home
We'll drag the tree and take it home
So early in the morning

Now, Its time to decorate
Decorate, Decorate
Now its time to decorate
So early in the morning

See the pretty Christmas tree
Christmas tree, Christmas tree
See the pretty Christmas tree
So early in the morning.

SANTA'S REINDEER

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, little reindeer (pop fingers up one by one)
Stand beside the gate
Hurry Santa said the five,
So we will not be late (make a fist)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, little reindeer; (pop fingers up one at a time)
Santa said please wait!
Wait for three more little reindeer,
And then that will make eight (hold up three more fingers)

WHEN SANTA COMES DOWN THE CHIMNEY

When Santa comes down the chimney.
I should like to peek, But he'll never come
No never Till I am fast asleep!

SEE ALL THE PRESENTS

See all the presents by the tree,
Some for you and some for me! (point to yourself and then a friend)
Long ones, (show size with hands) Tall ones, Short ones too!
Here is a round one Wrapped in red and blue. (we sign the colour words

EIGHT REINDEER

Eight little reindeer playing in the snow.
Eight little reindeer at the North Pole.
All of them anxious for Christmas Day,
Waiting for Santa to say, up and away

5 LITTLE REINDEER STANDING BY THE GATE

5 little reindeer, standing by the gate,
1st one said, Hurry, don't be late.
2nd one said, Did I hear Santa call?
3rd one said, Careful, now, don't fall.
4th one said, It's time to load the toys!
5th one said, Merry Christmas, girls and boys!!

SANTA IS BACK

Two merry brown eyes,
A cute little nose, A long snowy beard,
Two cheeks like a rose,
A round chubby form,
A big bulging sack;
Hoo-ray for old Santa.'
We're glad that he's back.

SANTA CLAUS

Santa Claus is big and fat.
He wears black boots and a big red hat.
His nose is red,
just like a rose;
And he HO, HO, HO's
from his head to his toes

FIVE LITTLE REINDEER

The first little reindeer went to the market To buy some Christmas trees.
The second little reindeer went to the elf shop To supervise the toys.
The third little reindeer hurried to he cookie factory To prepare for girls and boys.
The fourth little reindeer went to the TV stations To ready the Christmas shows.
And the fifth little reindeer went to see Heat Miser and Cold Miser To order the season's snows

LITTLE BELL

Five little bells hanging in a row; (Fingers hanging down)
The first one said, Ring me slow. Wiggle thumb)
The second one said, Ring me fast. Wiggle index finger)
The third one said, Ring me last. (Wiggle second finger)
The fourth one said, I'm like a chime. Wiggle third finger)
The fifth one said, Ring me at Christmas time. (Wiggle fourth finger)

THE MESSAGE OF THE CANDY CANE

Jesus Gentle Shepherd, this cane of red and white proclaims the sweet love story born on Christmas night, This cane, you see when turned around begins your name of Love and now becomes a symbol of peace proclaimed above. The lively peppermint flavour is the regal gift of spice. The white is your purity and the red your sacrifice. And so this cane reminds of just how much you care and like your Christmas Gift to us it's meant for all to share.

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