Are you looking to add some holiday cheer to your first grade literacy centers? These Nearpod activities are ideal for primary grade students and reading intervention students. They can be used as a whole class activity OR can be assigned to students to complete independently. It can be assigned to Google Classroom. This bundle is ideal for grade 1 but can also be used for grade 2 intervention or grade K enrichment. Watch the recording of my webinar to learn how to play the Nearpod games online with your students. The phonics fluency passages included in this bundle are perfect for literacy centers, morning work, warm-ups, fluency assessment, and daily 5. Assessments, teaching tips, and implementation ideas are all included with this product. An introduction to Nearpod... Have you ever used Nearpod to help support your literacy instruction? I HIGHLY recommend it!!! This is a great way for students to practice their phonics skills. Nearpod is an engaging and interactive way to deliver instruction through distance learning and/or support your math centers. You can create a free Nearpod account, and the instructions for doing so are included in this bundle. It only takes 2 minutes to sign up. Students can either join the lesson by using a desktop/Chromebook and going to the Nearpod website OR students can use the app on a tablet/ipad. Nearpod can be used in two ways. These lessons can be assigned to your whole class simultaneously, allowing you to control your students' screens even when in a different location. This makes it perfect for distance learning!!! It can also be assigned to individual students to complete at their leisure, again making it ideal for distance learning. I LOVE to assign Nearpod lessons as independent work during centers. It gives students the opportunity to practice when working independently. The best part is that you will have access to reports that show you all of their answers. This makes for very useful data! ABOUT THIS BUNDLE About the Nearpod Activities This bundle includes 2 Nearpod lessons: one for Christmas and one for Hanukkah/Kwanzaa. Each holiday lesson (31 -37 slides) includes the following interactive activities: 3 leveled matching activities 6 leveled slides where students read a sentence and draw a picture to match slides where students spell a word the teacher chooses 4 slides drawing activities 2 leveled Time to Climb games 3 passages each with a self-correcting comprehension question (NOTE: These passages are sample passages from my monthly reading passages product. Click here to view the product.) How To Use this Nearpod Product: This product is meant to be used during live virtual meetings (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.). Once in the virtual meeting, instruct your students to open the link to the Nearpod lesson. Use a digital spinner (Learning N Progress spinners coming soon) to select which game your class will play. Then, select one of those activities on your teacher Nearpod. Click share, and your students' screens will automatically be moved to that activity. You can also send this resource as a student-paced lesson, but I recommend changing the order of the slides and/or deleting the slides that require a live lesson (i.e. spelling bee). You can also record your voice on the Spelling Bee slides if you wish to keep them. This way, students can play a variety of activities independently. These activities are differentiated. When teaching your small groups, select the appropriate level for the group you are teaching. This makes for easy differentiation! About the December Fluency Passages The December passages are holiday themed (Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah). This product includes the following: a three-page pre-assessment (student copy and teacher scoring sheet included) 2-page student fluency tracker 12 leveled passages that target short vowels, consonant digraphs, long vowels, magic e words, r-controlled vowels, OR diphthongs (BOTH colored and black & white versions included) 6 double-sided worksheets that introduce two new words per passage teaching tips and an implementation guide Here are the passages included in this December set: "Letter to Santa" - short a (new words - letter, baseball bat) "Let's Shop" - SH/WH (new words - holidays, hot chocolate) "Oh Christmas Tree" - EE/EA/IE (new words - Christmas, ornament) "Potato Pancakes" - A_E, I_E (new words - menorah, dreidel) "Celebrate Kwanzaa" - ER, OR (new words - celebrate, Kwanzaa) "Santa's Big Day" - OI, OY, OU (new words - sleigh, reindeer) First, assess each student and identify his/her instructional level (target phonics skill and color group). Then, assign the appropriate passage for the student to practice. Once the student can fluently read the passage, s/he can "level up". These passages make differentiation easy to manage. This product is part of a GROWING Bundle! This is the DECEMBER passage set. It is themed for Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa. If you are interested in the bundle, click the link below: Buy NOW and SAVE!!! The price increases every month as resources are added. If you buy early, you will receive all future additions FREE!!! Add-on these winter digital spinners. They are made to go with the Nearpod lessons included in this bundle. MORE PRIMARY GRADE RESOURCES FROM LEARNING N PROGRESS: Save with this addition and subtraction bundle!!! Need online lessons that help students learn to read and write CVC words? Add-on this All-In-One CVC Bundle! It includes reading, writing, decodable, and word chain lessons!!! Want differentiated worksheets for your literacy centers? 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Look no further than the Holidays Around the World Reading Passages with 11 holidays, including Christmas, Las Posadas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and more...
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Look no further than the Holidays Around the World Reading Comprehension Passages Packet for an unbeatable no-prep educational holiday activity that will keep your students engaged all season long. This packet includes reading comprehension passages for 11 holidays, including Christmas, Las Posadas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, La Befana, St. Lucia, Ramadan, Diwali, Australian Christmas, Advent, and Chinese New Year. These reading comprehension passages can be used as warm-up exercises, bell work, homework, or quick assessments. They are designed to allow students to use them independently in literacy and guided reading groups. With these activities, students can demonstrate their skills without the tediousness of bubble sheets. As a result, you can assess their knowledge and gauge their understanding of each skill more effectively! CLICK HERE TO TAKE A PEEK AT THE HOLIDAY AROUND THE WORLD BUNDLE INCLUDED IN THE DOWNLOAD: Print and digital options available All in color and bw options for easy printing HOLIDAYS INCLUDED: Christmas Las Posadas Hanukkah Kwanzaa La Befana St. Lucia Diwali Ramadan Australia added on November 2020 Advent added on November 2020 Chinese New Year added on November 2020 These are short mini stories that check students understanding on what they have read. Reading comprehension passages answer keys provided! CLICK TO TAKE A PEEK AT ALL OUR CHRISTMAS RESOURCES I use these with my students in grades 3-5, I work in small groups. This product is NOT Editable and in English Only. If you have questions email me at: Ladybug Shop Email PLEASE PREVIEW BEFORE PURCHASING Thank you for visiting The Little Ladybug Shop, I would love for you to become a follower. The Little Ladybug Shop followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items! All rights reserved by Jacqueline Ortiz ©The Little Ladybug Shop. This product is to be used by the original downloader ONLY. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
BUNDLE of Adapted Books and Activities for Holidays Around the World • Christmas Around the World • Take your students on a trip around the world. Travel to 21 different countries and celebrate a different holiday tradition at each stop with this set of leveled, adapted readers. Please read this blog post for a full preview. This adapted book bundle is included in Adapted Book Club. Get access to 600+ adapted books by joining Adapted Book Club, with new books added each month! What countries and holidays will you be celebrating? • US / Canada Christmas • Kwanzaa • Hanukkah • Australia • England • Mexico / Las Posadas • Germany • Sweden / Norway / St. Lucia • France • Italy • Netherlands • Russia • Ramadan • South Africa • Kenya • Egypt • Ethiopia • Diwali / Festival of Lights • Phillipines • Chinese New Year • Brazil What else is included in this bundle? Extras included in this adapted book bundle include: • Passports to travel the world • Postcard format • Wristband format • File folder suitcase • Holiday Core Vocab Board for each country • Questions to send home to engage parents in their child’s traveling and learning (includes text from Level 2 Adapted Book on 1 page with comprehension questions) • Visual Craft or Activity for each country (includes writing activity) • Children's book recommendations (PDF list format) • Visual recipe for each country (3 pages each - includes writing activity) What does each adapted book set of 2 books typically look like? • Level 1 - a shorter book with vocab words on each page, with 2 comprehension questions • Level 2 - a longer book (12-14 pages) with 4 comprehension questions • Paper comprehension tests (matches the questions in each book - great for keeping data) Each adapted book now includes a digital adapted book in Google Drive/Google Slides. Want to see a PREVIEW? Grab a set of leveled, adapted readers for FREE here. How do I put these adapted books together? • Print on card stock and laminate. • Cut on the dotted line on each page. • In the upper left corner of each page is a grey circle. Hole punch here and use a 1" binder ring to hold the book together. • Put a piece of Velcro in each empty box or circle. Put a piece of Velcro on the back of each answer piece. Find more Adapted Books here. Connect with me: • Newsletter • Blog • Facebook • Instagram • Pinterest • Don't forget about the green ★ to follow my store to get notifications of new resources and freebies! Thanks for Looking and Happy Teaching!
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, is upon us tomorrow but did you actually know what we are celebrating? Here's the infographic that will answer all your questions - Happy holidays, wherever you are!
Hard to believe that there are only a few weeks left until Christmas vacation, so I've put together some great free resources, crafts, and activities for all 3 December holidays for you to check out. If you are looking for free resources and activities for Hanukkah, you can check out my blog post by clicking on the picture below. You will find great websites, books, crafts, and free activities and some freebies from me! If you are looking for December Holidays Around the World free Resources and Activities you can access all the information by clicking on the picture below. I have also found some great resources about Kwanzaa. If you are looking for some great Read Aloud Books then click on the picture below. This is one I used for my ESL students. I have found some wonderful websites with free lesson plans, crafts, and activities like the one below. You will also find lots of links to Kwanzaa resources as well. Just click on the picture below. You can also find lots of free information about the history and celebration of Kwanzaa by clicking on the picture below. If you are looking for crafts, you will find some great craft ideas at DLTK by clicking HERE or like the one below at Activity Village. Looking for great Read Aloud Books for Christmas? There are so many to choose from. You can see a list by clicking on the picture below. You can find fun free activities, printables, and crafts at Activity Village like the one below by clicking on the Origami Elf. I also found this great website with 20+ Activities for kids you really need to check out. Just click on the picture below. I also found a large selection of Christmas printables which you can access by clicking on the picture below. If you still need more, then check out apples4theteacher by clicking HERE. I have a fun December Holidays Activity Pack that has Word Sorts, Literacy Center Activities, Games, and Writing Activities which you can check out by clicking on the picture below. If you download the Preview file you will see sample pages of all the activities and materials in this packet. Here's a sample of some of the activities. Have you checked out all my new Pinterest Boards? Click HERE to follow. Here are 2 you might like: I hope you find some great ideas and resources for all your teaching needs. Thanks for all you do to make a difference for your students. Follow my blog with Bloglovin
Teach your students all about the holidays of the world in digital or print format with Kwanzaa, Saint Lucia's Day, Las Posadas, and Hanukkah with these engaging activities. This pack contains; crafts, printables, anchor chart posters, emergent readers and more! It has four different holidays; Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Santa Lucia, and Las Posadas. Buy all 4 of these packs in this bundle and save big! BONUS My 3D Christmas Craft is included for free!
A Mighty Girl is proud to introduce our collection of books celebrating the winter holidays! We hope you enjoy our selection of high quality stories that emphasize values common to Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa such compassion, love, and generosity and, as always, feature a host of Mighty Girls and Women. These lov
🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.About the Product: This is an informational newspaper-style text fun to use around the week before Winter Break and can be used over the course of a few days. Bingo sheets are included, which have questions from the entire newspaper. Students read the informational text and then answer questions from the “newspaper” in the bingo grid. The bingo grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo. The questions range from vocabulary, finding key details, and digging for text evidence. Content of the NewspaperThe content of the "newspaper" has a variety of holiday-themed information and includes the following. Please know that various celebrations around the world are briefly touched on as little snippets of each region or culture's celebration. This is not a comprehensive, detailed account of each culture/region's holiday. The goal of the content is to build some general historical knowledge of celebrations around the world. The following topics are included: North Pole: Land of the Midnight Sun The Legend of Santa Claus Celebrations Around the World (Italy, Germany, Russia, Australia, England, Canada, Ireland, Brazil, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden) History of Hanukkah What is Kwanzaa? How to Play: The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row. Up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters, peppermints, or other holiday treats to keep track of the questions called. We hope you enjoy this festive activity as much as we did!!! :)
This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-12 for winter, Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Christmas/Winter/Chines...
Look no further than the Holidays Around the World Reading Comprehension Passages Packet for an unbeatable no-prep educational holiday activity that will keep your students engaged all season long. This packet includes reading comprehension passages for 11 holidays, including Christmas, Las Posadas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, La Befana, St. Lucia, Ramadan, Diwali, Australian Christmas, Advent, and Chinese New Year. These reading comprehension passages can be used as warm-up exercises, bell work, homework, or quick assessments. They are designed to allow students to use them independently in literacy and guided reading groups. With these activities, students can demonstrate their skills without the tediousness of bubble sheets. As a result, you can assess their knowledge and gauge their understanding of each skill more effectively! CLICK HERE TO TAKE A PEEK AT THE HOLIDAY AROUND THE WORLD BUNDLE INCLUDED IN THE DOWNLOAD: Print and digital options available All in color and bw options for easy printing HOLIDAYS INCLUDED: Christmas Las Posadas Hanukkah Kwanzaa La Befana St. Lucia Diwali Ramadan Australia added on November 2020 Advent added on November 2020 Chinese New Year added on November 2020 These are short mini stories that check students understanding on what they have read. Reading comprehension passages answer keys provided! CLICK TO TAKE A PEEK AT ALL OUR CHRISTMAS RESOURCES I use these with my students in grades 3-5, I work in small groups. This product is NOT Editable and in English Only. If you have questions email me at: Ladybug Shop Email PLEASE PREVIEW BEFORE PURCHASING Thank you for visiting The Little Ladybug Shop, I would love for you to become a follower. The Little Ladybug Shop followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items! All rights reserved by Jacqueline Ortiz ©The Little Ladybug Shop. This product is to be used by the original downloader ONLY. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
Snuggle up with these delightful children's books about winter holidays, including Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, Kwanzaa, & Lunar New Year.
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Bring global culture into your classroom with this Christmas / Winter Holiday bundle to explore traditions from AROUND THE WORLD! This Winter Holiday Close Read activity and teaching PowerPoint allows students to explore Christmas traditions around the world. It is the perfect way to engage students all month long in informational text while also exploring different cultures and traditions. INCLUDED: Teaching PowerPoint with 63 informative slides 9 Traditions included: Christmas in Australia, Christmas in Germany, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Kwanzaa, Saint Lucia, La Befana, Diwali, and Santa Claus 2 pages of close read and text dependent activities for each tradition in color and black-white option First Read activity: overall reaction to text and finding unfamiliar words, Second Read: Text Annotations with three symbols and surface-level comprehension questions, Third Read: Deeper, text dependent questions, Fourth Read: illustrate a picture to depict a day in the life of that culture Bonus graphic organizers for any passage: KWL, Main Idea/ Supporting Details, Making Connections: Text to Text and Text to Self included This makes a total of 43 work pages!
🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.About the Product: This is an informational newspaper-style text fun to use around the week before Winter Break and can be used over the course of a few days. Bingo sheets are included, which have questions from the entire newspaper. Students read the informational text and then answer questions from the “newspaper” in the bingo grid. The bingo grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo. The questions range from vocabulary, finding key details, and digging for text evidence. Content of the NewspaperThe content of the "newspaper" has a variety of holiday-themed information and includes the following. Please know that various celebrations around the world are briefly touched on as little snippets of each region or culture's celebration. This is not a comprehensive, detailed account of each culture/region's holiday. The goal of the content is to build some general historical knowledge of celebrations around the world. The following topics are included: North Pole: Land of the Midnight Sun The Legend of Santa Claus Celebrations Around the World (Italy, Germany, Russia, Australia, England, Canada, Ireland, Brazil, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden) History of Hanukkah What is Kwanzaa? How to Play: The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row. Up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters, peppermints, or other holiday treats to keep track of the questions called. We hope you enjoy this festive activity as much as we did!!! :)
Ready to explore Christmas and December holidays around the world? This December Holidays Around the World Bundle includes everything you need to explore new cultures and traditions this winter. Skyrocket engagement during social studies with this bundle of 5 lessons and over 75 pages of activities, informational texts, and crafts to learn about December holidays around the world. This bundle includes informational texts and Common Core-aligned writing practiced on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day, and Las Posadas. Just print and go! Here are a few of the MANY skills that students will learn: ✅ Describe ways in which traditions serve as an expression of culture and influence the behavior of people living in a particular culture. ✅ Demonstrate an understanding that people in different geographies have different perspectives and life experiences. ✅ Describe ways in which stories, folktales, and art serve as expressions of culture and influence people living in a particular culture. ✅ Write informative, narrative, and opinion paragraphs on a variety of engaging topics. Want to test drive the bundle? Try our free lesson on New Year celebrations around the world to get a feel for the unit before you buy it. You'll Receive: ✦ 5 December Holidays Lesson Plans ✦ 8 Engaging Informational Texts ✦ Learning Objectives and Materials Lists ✦ More than 12 engaging activities! ✦ 5 Writing Prompts and Writing Pages ✦ Standards-Aligned Writing Rubrics (Narrative, Informative, and Opinion) ✦ Answer Keys and Student Samples ❕ BUNDLE & SAVE ❕ Save 30% off all holiday lessons with our Holidays Around the World Unit, which explores 15 world holidays with engaging lessons, activities, projects, and crafts! ↙ ❤️ More Holiday Lessons You'll Love ❤️ New Year Celebrations (free!) Lunar New Year Lantern Festival Holi Festival Easter Traditions Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr Diwali Festival Day of the Dead ☆ CUSTOMER SUPPORT ☆ Have technical difficulties? Visit the Help Center where you can search for answers or chat with Support. For product-related questions, ask a question on the Q& A tab of the product page before leaving feedback. I'll respond promptly. ___________________________________ © 2022 Globally Taught Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product. All rights reserved by the author.
This winter, we'll be celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Mistlemas, Festivus, Saturnalia, and any pagan ritual that doesn’t involve human sacrifice.
Christmas Around the World / Holidays Around the World / Christmas Around the World interactive foldables / Christmas Around the World Minibook / Christmas Around the World Fluency Holidays around the world bundle includes fluency centers, interactive journal printables, and mini books for the following: Christmas Around the World: Great Britain – England Christmas Around the World: Mexico (shown in preview file) Christmas Around the World: Congo Christmas Around the World: France Christmas Around the World: Germany Christmas Around the World: Sweden Hanukkah Kwanzaa Fluency Center --48 pages of sentence fluency cards - color --48 pages of sentence fluency cards --16 card shuffle sheets --8 Directions for the center --8 center sign --24 writing pgs. 8 - Christmas around the World Mini readers Interactive notebook foldables 24 assignments: --Christmas in Germany, Great Britain, Mexico, France, Sweden, and the Congo --Facts about Germany, Great Britain, Mexico, France, Sweden, and the Congo --8 Read and Retell: Beginning, middle, and end - use it with any holiday book The preview file has a sneak peek of the Mexico packet. Click on the links below to see the preview files for the other files: FRANCE SWEDEN GERMANY GREAT BRITAIN Christmas Around the World: France Christmas Around the World: Germany Christmas Around the World: Congo Kwanzaa: Fluency Center, Interactive Journal Printables, and Mini Book Hanukkah: Fluency Center, Interactive Journal Printables, and Mini Book Looking for more Christmas or Winter activities? CLICK! Christmas and Winter activities
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Snuggle up with these delightful children's books about winter holidays, including Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, Kwanzaa, & Lunar New Year.
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HERE’S A MESSAGE FROM SANTA TO YOU, & YOUR ELL STUDENTS CAN EASILY CREATE THEIR OWN! Check out my New York Times post: Ideas for English Language Learners | Celebrate the Holidays ELLs l…
HAPPY DECEMBER! LIKE ME, YOU KNOW THIS MONTH CAN BE WILD, ESPECIALLY IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM, where excitement over upcoming holidays can wash away any memory of an established routine or procedure in an instant and reduce YOU to a crying mess in no time flat... or maybe that's just me?! lol ENTER STATIONS ACTIVITIES... last year, to save my sanity (and I am NOT kidding), I decided to do stations activities with my Second Graders-we had three VERY difficult classes behavior wise, with little success at circle on an average day, and with holiday emotions running high, I realized I had to switch things up so I, too, could enjoy the month. Honestly, I just wanted to make it out alive. #highlightREAL. Stations were, and are, as I discovered, a great way to engage kids in meaningful activities while also avoiding some of the less desirable behaviors that can surface at circle, such as yelling across the rug at one's friend REPEATEDLY, rolling about on the floor, windmilling arms that inevitably smack a classmate and then cause a meltdown...you get the picture. Given my students come from a variety of backgrounds and heritages, I incorporated various holidays and traditions in the original set of stations, and am expanding upon this idea this year, some being multicultural, and some being target culture specific-please note that they should be accompanied by background information, particularly if they are unfamiliar to your students. Given we all have different student populations, I thought it might be a helpful idea to provide a MIX AND MATCH set of stations you could choose from. GENERAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO RUN & MANAGE STATIONS IS PROVIDED AFTER THE LIST OF SELECTIONS :) 1* MAKE ORNAMENTS: Always a favorite, kids love to make ornaments that they can take home, and/or give to a family member- my mom still puts the macaroni glued to a plastic container top ornament my sister made in 1986 on the family tree-it's hideous, but hey, it always makes us laugh! I do try to make ornaments that aren't quite that gaudy, and designed a set this year that is based off my arpillera project I do in First Grade, which you can find by clicking here. And for Hedgehog & Mushroom Ornaments, click here! 2* PLAY DREIDEL: A dreidel station is perfect for this time of year, many kids already know how to play, and can teach their classmates. I have a printable dreidel template in Spanish and one in French so you can add to the language component- just click on each language to grab yours! And don't miss my blog post on Hanukkah in the Spanish classroom, with more ideas and links to making this celebration part of class. 3* MAKE PAPER POINSETTIAS: Poinsettias originally come from México and are part of Christmas celebrations there as well as in the US and Canada. I have a FREE downloadable poinsettia activity here. And for a bulletin board set highlighting the history of the poinsettia & it's journey to the US, click here ! 4* HOLIDAY CARDS: I love to provide the opportunity for my kiddos to make holiday cards for family, teachers, and friends! Reinforcing interpersonal skills & community building, greeting cards are an authentic way for kids to combine language & kindness. You can find our set of Christmas printable cards for Spanish by clicking here. 5* ROLL A SOLSTICE TREE: The Christmas tree as we know it today originally comes from pagan traditions celebrating the Winter Solstice and the return of the sun. Inspired by a theme The Woke Spanish Teacher did last year, I've created this simple activity highlighting key elements of the Winter Solstice which can support your teaching of this celebration, available in Spanish, English, and French. These now include digital dice for distance learning! (click on each language to grab!). Be sure to also check out this additional post by The Woke Spanish Teacher on how to create more inclusive December lessons. 6* KWANZAA COLORING PAGE: Teaching about Kwanzaa in class? Consider including our Color By Number Activity Page of the Kinara, reinforcing the 7 principles of Kwanzaa! You can grab our page in Spanish here. 7* ROLL A PIÑATA: Piñatas are part of Christmas time in México, and this fun activity is a great way to integrate traditional fillings for piñatas. Kids roll a die to find out what fillings they need to draw in their piñata-available in Spanish and in English! Now includes a digital dice video which can be used in distance learning! 8* WRITING TO THE THREE KINGS: For your upper elementary students, a fun activity is to write a letter to the Three Kings (instead of Santa Claus), which provides a concrete opportunity for them to experience a cultural contrast while utilizing language in context. You can find our FREE downloadable letter in Spanish with infographic visual support by clicking here :) and for the FRENCH VERSION, click here! 9* ORANGE AND CLOVE POMANDERS: I LOVE these traditional decorations, very common all over Europe during the holiday season! The aroma is divine, and they are super easy to make, even for little hands. I have the instructions on my blog post here, which includes links to videos in a variety of languages :) 10* HOLIDAY FOOD LABELING: I am a huge fan of this activity I developed a few years ago that can be done with just about any theme- "labeling" photos and/or screenshots from videos with word cards in the target language. Perfect for novices, this activity incorporates early literacy skills while also providing cultural images and info at the same time. With holiday foods/dishes, it is extremely helpful to ensure the photos you use are very clear, showing the main components on the plate, or main ingredients being readily recognized, especially if the dishes are unfamiliar to your students. Do a Google or Pinterest search for the countries of your target culture to find adequate photos. 11* ROLL A RÁBANO: December 23 marks la Noche de los Rábanos in Oaxaca, México, featuring figures & scenes carved out of radishes. Here is a light hearted activity to go along with this celebration-a digital die video is included for remote learners - activity is in both Spanish & English. DON'T MISS OUR TWO DAY SALE-MONDAY & TUESDAY! Everything in our shop :) RUNNING & MANAGING STATIONS I have found that stations can definitely be a challenge, but I find they have their place when organized effectively. A NOTE on how I integrate them in my classes: -Most of my stations are geared to last 10-15 minutes max. This means, during my 30 minute class periods, I also do other activities before kids go to a station, which typically includes a greeting activity, songs, practice & review, re-reading our mini book of the theme, etc. This minimizes my concerns around less input in a whole class setting because the station activity does not take the entire class time. -Most frequently, I organize stations to take place over the course of multiple classes, rather than within one, so kids only go to ONE station during any given lesson. We rotate over the number of classes needed for everyone to complete all stations. -I usually don't have a station that requires my presence in order for kids to take part, which leaves me the opportunity to circulate around the room, connecting with individuals at all of the stations. -Since most of my classes range from 18-22 kids, FOUR stations is usually what I do, though depending on your student population, you can do fewer or more :) TO RUN -When introducing stations, I try to give a quick explanation of each, pointing out the key instructions for engaging in the activities. Balancing more familiar ones with less familiar is very helpful, and even more if all the activities are familiar to kids, lessening the amount of time it takes to explain each station. I do anticipate that I will circle around and give more directed instruction to those who need it. -I divide my students into groups that I believe will function well together, which is to say, behavior and personalities are taken into consideration. -As noted above, I only do one station during a class period, rotating instead over the course of multiple class times. I give a quick review of the instructions after the first introductions to remind kids about each one, especially since sometimes we won't see each other for a few days before the next class. -I have learned to let go of some of my concerns around kids speaking English to one another at the stations-it's a tradeoff that I am making, and which honestly keeps us all a lot happier. That being said, I really try to encourage language use, and, as indicated by the activities above, I try to incorporate ones that require use of the language in some way to complete. As you are making a mix & match selection from those above (and/or other ones), consider being sure to include ones that do this, along with perhaps one craftivity. What are your December lessons plans? Let me know in the comments! :)
Snuggle up with these delightful children's books about winter holidays, including Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, Kwanzaa, & Lunar New Year.
Teaching about Winter Holidays celebrated around the world? Need a reader for your students to learn about traditions, activities and the items used in their celebrations? Grab this reader …both the colored and blackline versions are included! The color is perfect to project and read whole group! Your students will love to read, color and take home the blackline to share with their family. This reader is 8 pages! It contains rhyming text & information about the Holidays of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas & St. Lucia. Invite your students to look closely and determine a similarity - each uses light in their celebration! The book ends with a page for students to label, plus an interactive page for students to write in how they use light in their own holiday celebration! Perfect for First Grade and Kindergarten as well! If you need other resources, please check my TPT store for my Holidays Around Our World posters that pair nicely with this reader: Holidays Around Our World Posters Thanks for stopping by!
🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.About the Product: This is an informational newspaper-style text fun to use around the week before Winter Break and can be used over the course of a few days. Bingo sheets are included, which have questions from the entire newspaper. Students read the informational text and then answer questions from the “newspaper” in the bingo grid. The bingo grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo. The questions range from vocabulary, finding key details, and digging for text evidence. Content of the NewspaperThe content of the "newspaper" has a variety of holiday-themed information and includes the following. Please know that various celebrations around the world are briefly touched on as little snippets of each region or culture's celebration. This is not a comprehensive, detailed account of each culture/region's holiday. The goal of the content is to build some general historical knowledge of celebrations around the world. The following topics are included: North Pole: Land of the Midnight Sun The Legend of Santa Claus Celebrations Around the World (Italy, Germany, Russia, Australia, England, Canada, Ireland, Brazil, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden) History of Hanukkah What is Kwanzaa? How to Play: The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row. Up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters, peppermints, or other holiday treats to keep track of the questions called. We hope you enjoy this festive activity as much as we did!!! :)
This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-12 for winter, Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Christmas/Winter/Chines...
This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-12 for winter, Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Christmas/Winter/Chines...
Look no further than the Holidays Around the World Reading Comprehension Passages Packet for an unbeatable no-prep educational holiday activity that will keep your students engaged all season long. This packet includes reading comprehension passages for 11 holidays, including Christmas, Las Posadas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, La Befana, St. Lucia, Ramadan, Diwali, Australian Christmas, Advent, and Chinese New Year. These reading comprehension passages can be used as warm-up exercises, bell work, homework, or quick assessments. They are designed to allow students to use them independently in literacy and guided reading groups. With these activities, students can demonstrate their skills without the tediousness of bubble sheets. As a result, you can assess their knowledge and gauge their understanding of each skill more effectively! CLICK HERE TO TAKE A PEEK AT THE HOLIDAY AROUND THE WORLD BUNDLE INCLUDED IN THE DOWNLOAD: Print and digital options available All in color and bw options for easy printing HOLIDAYS INCLUDED: Christmas Las Posadas Hanukkah Kwanzaa La Befana St. Lucia Diwali Ramadan Australia added on November 2020 Advent added on November 2020 Chinese New Year added on November 2020 These are short mini stories that check students understanding on what they have read. Reading comprehension passages answer keys provided! CLICK TO TAKE A PEEK AT ALL OUR CHRISTMAS RESOURCES I use these with my students in grades 3-5, I work in small groups. This product is NOT Editable and in English Only. If you have questions email me at: Ladybug Shop Email PLEASE PREVIEW BEFORE PURCHASING Thank you for visiting The Little Ladybug Shop, I would love for you to become a follower. The Little Ladybug Shop followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items! All rights reserved by Jacqueline Ortiz ©The Little Ladybug Shop. This product is to be used by the original downloader ONLY. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.About the Product: This is an informational newspaper-style text fun to use around the week before Winter Break and can be used over the course of a few days. Bingo sheets are included, which have questions from the entire newspaper. Students read the informational text and then answer questions from the “newspaper” in the bingo grid. The bingo grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo. The questions range from vocabulary, finding key details, and digging for text evidence. Content of the NewspaperThe content of the "newspaper" has a variety of holiday-themed information and includes the following. Please know that various celebrations around the world are briefly touched on as little snippets of each region or culture's celebration. This is not a comprehensive, detailed account of each culture/region's holiday. The goal of the content is to build some general historical knowledge of celebrations around the world. The following topics are included: North Pole: Land of the Midnight Sun The Legend of Santa Claus Celebrations Around the World (Italy, Germany, Russia, Australia, England, Canada, Ireland, Brazil, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden) History of Hanukkah What is Kwanzaa? How to Play: The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row. Up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters, peppermints, or other holiday treats to keep track of the questions called. We hope you enjoy this festive activity as much as we did!!! :)
The Internet was the vehicle by which the holiday called Kwanzaa gained national and international notoriety. By the twenty-first century, the seeds of Kwanzaa had been sown across North America and had germinated in Africa and Europe.
The holidays are quickly approaching, and if you are a teacher, this means that you miiight be on the lookout for some extra-engaging materials to keep your kiddos entertained and learning (and yourself sane!). 🙂If that’s true for you, then I have 2 resources you might like: 1. A literacy activity pack for teaching kids about Christmas and other holidays around the world, and 2. A link to a free Symbaloo that your students can use to learn more about winter holidays around the world. My “Christmas & Holidays Around the World” literacy activity pack (for 1st or 2nd grade) doesn’t require much prep at all…because I never seem to have an extra minute to spare in December!! You don’t even have to check out books from the library to use it – a nonfiction readaloud is included, as well as 2 student readers and an additional reading passage (with questions to go with the passage). A page from one of the student readers To go along with the reading materials are 5 different writing activities, and 2 word puzzle activities. A page from one of the writing activities – you can tie in a little geography, too! The materials will help you integrate social studies into your literacy block and are only $4.25! Click {here} to check them out. Another resource I created to teach my kiddos about holidays around the world can be found here: You can send your kiddos to this site and have them click on any of the pictures to learn about Christmas around the world, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, and Ramadan. All of the links are appropriate and kid-friendly (any text is read aloud). Most of the links are videos. You can use this URL with your students: http://www.symbaloo.com/mix/holidaysaroundtheworld8 I love Symbaloo because it’s so easy to create kid-friendly links! If you’re working on a certain unit, you can create a Symbaloo for free and put links for the kids all on one page, and upload pictures for icons like I did. Enjoy the links, and have a great holiday season!
Hard to believe that there are only a few weeks left until Christmas vacation, so I've put together some great free resources, crafts, and activities for all 3 December holidays for you to check out. If you are looking for free resources and activities for Hanukkah, you can check out my blog post by clicking on the picture below. You will find great websites, books, crafts, and free activities and some freebies from me! If you are looking for December Holidays Around the World free Resources and Activities you can access all the information by clicking on the picture below. I have also found some great resources about Kwanzaa. If you are looking for some great Read Aloud Books then click on the picture below. This is one I used for my ESL students. I have found some wonderful websites with free lesson plans, crafts, and activities like the one below. You will also find lots of links to Kwanzaa resources as well. Just click on the picture below. You can also find lots of free information about the history and celebration of Kwanzaa by clicking on the picture below. If you are looking for crafts, you will find some great craft ideas at DLTK by clicking HERE or like the one below at Activity Village. Looking for great Read Aloud Books for Christmas? There are so many to choose from. You can see a list by clicking on the picture below. You can find fun free activities, printables, and crafts at Activity Village like the one below by clicking on the Origami Elf. I also found this great website with 20+ Activities for kids you really need to check out. Just click on the picture below. I also found a large selection of Christmas printables which you can access by clicking on the picture below. If you still need more, then check out apples4theteacher by clicking HERE. I have a fun December Holidays Activity Pack that has Word Sorts, Literacy Center Activities, Games, and Writing Activities which you can check out by clicking on the picture below. If you download the Preview file you will see sample pages of all the activities and materials in this packet. Here's a sample of some of the activities. Have you checked out all my new Pinterest Boards? Click HERE to follow. Here are 2 you might like: I hope you find some great ideas and resources for all your teaching needs. Thanks for all you do to make a difference for your students. Follow my blog with Bloglovin
Teachers, Light Up Your Classroom with Holiday Cheer! Illuminate your lessons with this festive article exploring how diverse cultures use lights to celebrate holidays while effortlessly teaching the art of compare and contrast text structure. Why You'll Love It: Holiday Magic: Watch your students discover the enchanting ways cultures around the world brighten their holidays with lights. It's a global celebration that turns learning into a festive adventure! Compare and Contrast Fun: Say goodbye to boring lessons! This article is crafted to seamlessly guide your students through the thrilling world of compare and contrast text structure. It's like unwrapping a present of knowledge! Cultural Exploration: Immerse your students in a rich tapestry of traditions as they explore how lights dazzle during holidays. It's a multicultural journey that brings learning to life. Teacher's Ally: I've made it easy for you! This article is a teacher's dream – engaging, educational, and perfect for seamlessly incorporating compare and contrast into your curriculum. Make learning sparkle with our holiday lights article! Grab it now and let the festive comparisons begin! Check out my other resources! Get a Life - A Standards-Based, Real World Math Project for Grades 5-12 Rainforests - Cause and Effect Text Structure Polar Bears - Cause and Effect Text Structure Volcanoes - Sequence Text Structure Text Structure - Winter Theme All About Planets Open Response Prompt Analysis Tsunamis - Nonfiction Article with Comprehension Questions Tornadoes - Nonfiction Article with Comprehension Questions Winter Theme Nonfiction Bundle Ice Storms - Nonfiction Article with Writing Prompt Penguins - Paired Texts - Nonfiction Articles with Writing Prompt
