I don't do a "specific gift". There gift is all the beautiful creations the children make, and we make a LOT. We make 2 or 3 different types of tree ornaments, and additional keepsakes like pictures and collages, etc etc The last two years, I have given the child a stocking with a picture of them on the front with a santa hat on, sat in santas chair next to the tree. I have also decorated, myself, a bauble ornament with their name and the year written in glue pen and then with fine glitter as a keepsake, attached. I fill the stockings with goodies like, chocolate kisses and books and bubbles. I get a great stocking with a clear window on the front to slide a photo into. Other than that no. I know a lot of people do it to teach the children to give, but before age 3, I don't think they understand the concept of giving a gift. If they do, its forgotten as quickly. I try to teach them the lesson of giving through regular role play and dramatic play, as well as constantly reinforcing the importance of sharing through stories and songs.

































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