Our Gingerbread Men are described on the Fine Motor/Art page.  The tree lights up with a single switch and a small appliance receiver from AbleNet inc. (described below.) We have the children turn off the classroom lights and  touch the single switch  to light up the tree before we sing the song Oh Christmas Tree.  The single switch teaches cause and effect to children with severe cognitive delays,  turning off the classroom lights develops a sense of independence and tying the activities together makes for a great direction following activity.    Everyone enjoys participating!

For more information on AbleNet products, visit their web site at:
http://www.ablenet.inc.com

     See Fine Motor/Arts page for the Snowman and Angel directions.

1999 Bulletin Boards



Snowmen and Gingerbread Men below can be viewed on the Fine Motor/Art page.


 

2000 Bulletin Boards

Our tree below lights up using the same switch from AbleNet discussed above.

2001 Bulletin Board

    The tree above was made from paper plates.  The children used green paint with sponges first,  then they dabbed on red berries with a small circular sponge that we purchased at a local craft store.  We added their pictures and some red ribbon to make them special.

2002 Gingerbread People

(See Art page for a close-up and description.)


Friendship Theme In 2003

The Santa faces and stockings that the children made below can be seen in a larger version on the Fine Motor/Art page.


Babes In Candyland


2004 Bulletin Boards

    Students painted small paper plates red.  These plates were decorated with laminated student photos taken with our digital camera.


   Below  the children practiced their number concepts while waiting for Santa's visit to our school.


2006 Bulletin Boards

These are great boards if you want to keep to secular theme.


  See Fine Motor/Art page for snowmen and gingerbread men below.

 For questions or detailed information please send email to: thematic@sbcss.k12.ca.us

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