With winter break being right around the corner, it’s time to plan for your classroom holiday party! What activities and games will you play? What gift can you give your students that is cost-effective and something they will enjoy?  In this week's holiday-themed episode, I share two easy ideas for student gifts that are practical and perfect for the math teacher. I also share ideas for games and activities to play both as a class and in groups for your holiday party. Student Gift Ideas Include: Personalized Pencil 3-Pack Dry Erase Board, Marker, and Eraser Set of 30 (Amazon Affiliate link) There is no additional cost to you, but it does help support the podcast if you choose to purchase through these links. Class Party Ideas Include: Draw a Holiday Picture Candy Cane Hook ‘Em Game Make an ornament Decorate cookies Estimation jar  Jingle Bell Toss Word search or word scramble Saran-Wrapped Candy Ball Game I know not all teachers throw a holiday party, so if you fall into this category but still want to incorporate holiday-themed activities into your lessons, I share two math crafts for equivalent fractions and factors that are holiday-themed and lots of fun. Finally, don’t miss this week’s Teaching Tip of the Week where I share an efficient yet personal way to write thank you notes. Resources Mentioned: Factor Trees Equivalent Fraction Trees To view the show notes with the full transcript, head to https://krejcicreations.com/episode21. P.S. Has this podcast been helpful for you? If so, screenshot an episode, add it to IG, and tag me @krejci_creations. This helps spread the word to other teachers!