Crafts for Kids!

Create your own holiday mystery with the Super Secret Decoder Wheel, inspired by Super Secret Jack Spinner, the Specialized Sleuth, and his Mighty Sidekick Zachery, the Kosmic Kid! This fun DIY project lets kids unlock secret messages just like their favorite holiday heroes. Perfect for classroom activities, party games, or family craft time, the Decoder Wheel encourages creativity and problem-solving. Kids will love using their new decoding skills to send festive messages or create personalized puzzles, just like the Mighty Duo!

Sponge Painted Snowman

Get creative with this fun and easy Sponge Painted Snowman craft! Perfect for kids and families, this DIY project uses simple sponges and paint to create a festive snowman masterpiece. A great addition to your holiday crafts collection, it’s ideal for classrooms, home decorations, or as a unique gift for friends and family. Celebrate the winter season with this cheerful, hands-on craft that adds a personal touch to your Christmas festivities.

Sock Snowman

Create a charming Sock Snowman with this easy holiday craft! Perfect for kids and families, this DIY project turns simple socks into adorable snowmen, making it a fun and festive activity for the Christmas season. Great for holiday classrooms, craft parties, or homemade gifts, this Sock Snowman craft adds a personal touch to your decorations and brings the magic of winter right to your home.

Santa's Sleigh Craft

Create a magical Christmas tradition with this Santa's Sleigh Craft! Perfect for kids, this simple yet fun DIY project lets little ones build their own Santa sleigh using easy-to-find materials. Ideal for holiday classrooms, family activities, or festive decorations, this craft brings the North Pole to life and adds a touch of Christmas magic to your celebrations

Santa Paper Plate Mask

Bring Santa to life with this fun and easy DIY Santa Paper Plate Mask craft! Perfect for kids, this simple craft lets little ones create their own Santa mask using a paper plate and basic supplies. Ideal for holiday parties, classroom activities, or festive dress-up play, this craft is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit and add some extra cheer to your celebrations!

Teachers and Christmas and Kids, oh my!

Keeping kids focused during the holidays

by Elvin Elf

During the Christmas season, keeping kids focused can be a difficult undertaking. It's filled with the excitement of getting presents, vacations, and family get togethers, caroling, shopping and, of course, Santa Claus. Harnessing all that excitement and energy can also be difficult for teachers. However, the season also presents magnificent learning opportunities that can be enjoyable for both student and teacher.

The North Pole Times offers a number of resources and fun-filled activities to integrate into your classroom. From simple coloring pages to mystery solving exercises. We offer worksheets, word search and crossword puzzles as well as a number of creative Christmas crafts for kids.

But it doesn't end there. Our storylines offer children the opportunity to learn the traditions of different cultures and how other people celebrate the holidays in Fly-About Franny Fridays, or the importance of helping others in Terrific Task Tuesdays.

[by Elvin Elf]

They can see where the elves get their education in Saturday School of Wonders or follow the case-solving clues on Super Secret Sundays.

For the sports fans, the Reindeer Games embodies the importance of physical activity as Santa's sleigh team prepares for the Big Night. Our main storyline follows the day-to-day adventures of Waldo Elf who is sort of a cross between Rudolph and Charlie Brown. He has a tendency to inadvertently cause disruption at the North Pole but somehow seems to come out the hero in the end. The North Pole Times is a unique website filled with tradition, imagination, and creativity.

New storylines begin Thanksgiving Day (US) and run through Christmas Day. Keep your students engaged this holiday season while embracing the Spirit of Christmas. Expose them to a variety of cultures and spark that imagination and creativity. As we celebrate another season serving millions of households around the globe, we remain committed to maintaining a safe, fun and educational Christmas experience that is free of advertisements and fees.

Teachers and Christmas and Kids, oh my! A great way to keep them busy and learning at the same time.

-- More News --

Who Went to Space with Santa?

Published Monday December 02, 2024

A mystery unfolds at the North Pole! Elves investigate who joined Santa on his Thanksgiving space adventure. Can they solve the mystery before Christmas?

Rescue Plans for Santa in Space!

Published Sunday December 01, 2024

Santa’s stuck in space! Can Gizmo build a rescue rocket in time for Christmas? Will the great toy machine save the day? Will there be enough toys for Christmas?

Elves in a Panic Over Santa’s Space Adventure!

Published Saturday November 30, 2024

Santa’s accidental launch into space leaves the North Pole in chaos! Gizmo Elf and the team work to save Christmas while Santa enjoys Mrs. Claus’ food and tries to land.

Santa’s Surprise Space Launch!

Published Friday November 29, 2024

Santa’s unexpected launch into space has left the North Pole in chaos! Follow Chip, Jiller, and Gizmo Elf as they scramble to find Santa and save Christmas. Will Santa return in time for the big night?

ZOOM! Santa and Waldo Shot Into Space on Thanksgiving!

Published Thursday November 28, 2024

Santa's unexpected blast into space shook the North Pole after Thanksgiving dinner! Find out what happened and whether he'll make it back in time for Christmas!

Teachers and Christmas and Kids, oh my!

Published Friday November 01, 2024

During the Christmas season, keeping kids focused can be a difficult undertaking. Harnessing all that excitement and energy can also be difficult for teachers.

All Hallows' Eve at the North Pole

Published Tuesday October 01, 2024

While it’s true that the elves are already hard at work making toys, Halloween time offers a great opportunity for so much fun!

Picnics and Pirates

Published Sunday September 01, 2024

As kids around the world are getting ready to go back to school, the elves at the North Pole are gearing up for their favorite time of year...

World Friendship Day

Published Thursday August 01, 2024

August is a very special time at the North Pole. While the elves enjoy the last full month of summer, as the high temperature can sometimes reach up to 41° F, they also start to prepare for the colder months of Autumn and Winter.

It is Festive in July at the North Pole

Published Monday July 01, 2024

Because the elves of the North Pole consider themselves global citizens, they enjoy celebrating all of the national holidays!

Summer Fun at the North Pole

Published Saturday June 01, 2024

Things are really heating up in the North Pole now! In June, the elves enjoy temperatures that can reach up to 38° F!

The North Pole May Check In!

Published Wednesday May 01, 2024

Welcome to May in the North Pole. The elves are excited because there is usually a big temperature jump in May.

Celebrations in April

Published Monday April 01, 2024

April showers, bring May flowers… But in the North Pole April brings a lot of fun and festive times for the elves. With holidays that celebrate their love of fun and faith, April has it all.

St. Patrick’s Day at the North Pole

Published Friday March 01, 2024

Right now our favorite elves are decorating for St. Patrick’s Day at the North Pole while also starting their spring cleaning and planting. They are dreaming about shamrocks and the sun!

Month of Love

Published Thursday February 01, 2024

Let’s take a look at some of the holidays our friends celebrate during the “Month of Love.”

Create a personalized North Pole Times account for custom Naughty or Nice lists, Elf Texts, Santa Emails, and festive surprises all season long!

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