Here’s an idea of how to help your students create their own Christmas (or Holiday) cheer. Instead of having a traditional “Secret Santa” gift exchange this year, which most of your low socioeconomic students could not participate in anyway, have a “Secret Santa” greeting card exchange instead. Have each student draw a fellow student’s name, and then create him/her a greeting card for part of their homework. You can even send home a bag of materials (i.e. construction paper, stickers, etc.) to eliminate all costs for the students. The students will love receiving, giving, and making the cards. A better parent-child relationship will also be established as they create the cards together!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!