A Gentle Christmas
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A Gentle Christmas is our cozy, heart-centered preschool Christmas curriculum and craft box, thoughtfully designed for children ages 3–6. Created to fit your family’s rhythm during this meaningful season, it offers simple, intentional ways to learn, create, and connect—without adding more to your plate.
Rooted in Reggio Emilia and Waldorf principles, this four-week, nature-based Christmas unit study invites your child to explore the wonder of the holiday season through hands-on activities, sensory play, and open-ended, child-led exploration. Each week includes gently structured prompts for phonics, early math skills, practical life invitations, kindness activities, and seasonal outdoor exploration. The curriculum blends meaningful parent–child connection with opportunities for independent learning.
We know December can feel full, so we’ve done the planning for you. This holiday craft box for kids includes high-quality materials for your daily activities, along with a beautifully designed Parent Guide to support you with ease and confidence. A small number of activities may invite you to gather simple nature items or common pantry staples. While we value the importance of independent play, we also believe in shared moments—so several activities include materials intentionally chosen for you to participate alongside your child. From creating Christmas crafts and sensory trays to practicing gentle acts of kindness, this curriculum nurtures imagination and foundational skills through play.
Reading is woven throughout the experience. You’ll receive a beloved copy of the book Night Tree by Eve Bunting to anchor your month, along with weekly book lists that highlight gentle winter stories and Advent themes to enrich the learning journey.
Make this Advent season peaceful, connected, and full of wonder with A Gentle Christmas—a soft, meaningful approach to Christmas learning for preschoolers that supports both creativity and calm in your home.
What's Inside the Box
Everything you need for a month of hands-on learning and play:
- The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett
- Student Sheets (includes laminated)
- Felt Polar Bear & Penguin
- Blue Play Dough
- Snowflake Cookie Cutter
- Building blocks
- Blue pom poms
- Mini tree counters
- Mini tree slice
- Dice
- Popsicle sticks
- Glue
- Felt sheets
- Watercolor paper
- Watercolor paint
- Paintbrushes
- Wooden scoop
- Rocks
- Cotton balls
- Googly eyes
- Construction paper
- White chalk
- White crayon
- Magnifying glass
- Cardboard paper roll
- Pipe cleaners
How the Curriculum Works
The curriculum is broken down into four themed weeks with a simple daily structure to follow:
Weekly Themes:
- Week One: Polar Bear & Arctic Hare
- Week Two: Penguin & Leopard Seal
- Week Three: Arctic Fox & Caribou
- Week Four: Walrus & Beluga Whale
Subjects Covered:
- Hands-On Activities
- Outdoor Adventures
- Phonics
- Math
- Practical Life Skills
- Notebooking
parent guide & student sheets
You'll receive a quality bound Parent Guide with detailed instructions, tips, weekly supply lists, and daily rhythms.
Quality printed and laminated student sheets are provided for activities found throughout the curriculum.
Upon purchase, you'll receive an email with a digital copy of the Parent Guide and Student Sheets.
Safety & Choking Hazard
This box contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard. Adult supervision is required. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.
Digital download details
This file is a digital download and will be sent to the email address you use to checkout. Upon purchase, you'll receive an email with a digital copy of the Parent Guide and Student Sheets. You will receive two files total.
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FAQs
What age is this box designed for?
This box is designed for children ages 3 to 6. The activities are adaptable for different developmental levels, making it easy to adjust to your child's unique pace and interests.
This box contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard. Adult supervision is required. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.
Do I need to buy any additional materials?
Most materials are included in the box! A small number of activities require nature-based items (like gathered flowers) or simple pantry staples (like flour or honey). A complete list of additional materials needed for each week is included in the parent guide.
Although very few activities require additional materials, our curriculum is designed to be flexible allowing these activities to easily be skipped without taking away from the overall learning experience.
Is the box designed for independent play or parent-led activities?
Both! The curriculum includes a mix of parent-led activities to encourage connection and independent play opportunities through sensory bins, play dough stations, and tinker trays. This gives your child time to explore and create on their own while giving you a chance to step back.
Do I need to follow the curriculum exactly?
No. The curriculum is designed to be flexible. You can adjust the pace to fit your family's routines and rhythms and adapt the activities to your child's interests/skill level.
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