Secret Santa with a Twist!

Mrs. Blair and Mrs. Kelly’s 6th grade ELA classes put their spin on the classic secret Santa tradition. Stockings were decorated by each student and hung with care in the classroom. Next, students randomly picked a name from their class, and then the magic started! Each day, students had a new task to spread a little joy to the classmate they picked. On the first day, students finished the sentence starter, “I admire you because….” Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Blair placed the notes in the stockings after school and watched with delight as students checked their stockings the following day with big smiles. Their smiles grew three sizes reading their sweet notes from their secret Santas. Students used various materials to make bookmarks and ornaments for their classmates for the next two days. They were absolutely beautiful and so creative! On the final day, students wrote and decorated an inspirational quote or lyric for their classmates. The day before break, students checked their stockings to receive their goodies and also revealed their secret Santa identities! The students (and teachers) thoroughly enjoyed this secret Santa activity. Students are already excited to start another exchange before February break!