Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
for the
elementary teacher
written and illustrated
by
Karen Sevaly
ISBN-13 978-0-439-50380-8
ISBN-10 0-439-50380-9
Table of Contents
MAKING THE MOST OF IT! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
What Is in This Book . . . . . . .
How to Use This Book . . . . . .
Monthly Organizers . . . . . . . .
Bulletin Board Ideas . . . . . . . .
Adding the Color . . . . . . . . . .
Lamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Photocopies and Ditto Masters
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The Story of Hanukkah and The Dreydl . . . . . . . .
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Hanukkah Word Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Happy Hanukkah Bulletin Board and Star of David
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The Kwanzaa Holiday .
Kinara Candleholder .
Principles of Kwanzaa
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WHAT IS IN
THIS BOOK:
You will find the following in each monthly idea book from
Teachers Friend Publications:
1. A calendar listing every day of the month with a classroom
idea and mention of special holidays and events.
2. At least four student awards to be sent home to parents.
3. Three or more bookmarks that can be used in your school
library or given to students by you as Super Student Awards.
4. Numerous bulletin board ideas and patterns pertaining to the
particular month and seasonal activity.
5. Easy-to-make craft ideas related to the monthly holidays and
special days.
6. Dozens of activities emphasizing not only the obvious holidays,
but also the often forgotten celebrations such as: Santa Lucia
Day and Kwanzaa.
7. Creative writing pages, crossword puzzles, word finds, booklet
covers, games, paper bag puppets, literature lists and much
more!
8. Scores of classroom management techniques and methods
proven to motivate your students to improve behavior and
classroom work.
HOW TO USE
THIS BOOK:
Every page of this book may be duplicated for individual classroom use.
Some pages are meant to be copied or used as duplicating
masters. Other pages may be transferred onto construction
paper or used as they are.
If you have access to a print shop, you will find that many
pages work well when printed on index paper. This type of
paper takes crayons and felt markers well and is sturdy enough
to last. (Bookmarks work particularly well on index paper.)
Lastly, some pages are meant to be enlarged with an overhead
or opaque projector. When we say enlarge, we mean it! Think
BIG! Three, four or even five feet is great! Try using colored
butcher paper or poster board so you dont spend all your time
coloring.
MONTHLY
ORGANIZERS:
BULLETIN
BOARD
IDEAS:
Creating clever bulletin boards for your classroom need not take
fantastic amounts of time and money. With a little preparation
and know-how, you can have different boards each month with
very little effort. Try some of these ideas:
1. Background paper should be put up only once a year. Choose
colors that can go with many themes and holidays. The black
butcher paper background you used as a spooky display in
October will have a special dramatic effect in April with
student-made, paper-cut butterflies.
2. Butcher paper is not the only thing that can be used to cover
the back of your board. You might also try fabric from a
colorful bed sheet or gingham material. Just fold it up at the
end of the year to reuse again. Wallpaper is another great
background cover. Discontinued rolls can be purchased for a
small amount at discount hardware stores. Most can be wiped
clean and will not fade like construction paper. (Do not glue
wallpaper directly to the board; just staple or pin in place.)
3. Store your bulletin board pieces in large, flat envelopes made
from two large sheets of tagboard or cardboard. Simply
staple three sides together and slip the pieces inside. (Small
pieces can be stored in zip-lock, plastic bags.) Label your
large envelopes with the name of the bulletin board and the
month and year you displayed it. Take a picture of each bulletin board display. Staple the picture to your storage envelope. Next year when you want to create the same display,
you will know right where everything goes. Kids can even follow your directions when you give them a picture to look at.
ADDING THE
COLOR:
LAMINATION:
If you have access to a roll laminator, then you already know how
fortunate you are. They are priceless when it comes to saving
time and money. Try these ideas:
1. You can laminate more than just classroom posters and
construction paper. Try various kinds of fabric, wallpaper and
gift wrapping. Youll be surprised at the great combinations
you come up with.
Laminated classified ads can be used to cut headings for
current events bulletin boards. Colorful gingham fabric makes
terrific cut letters or bulletin board trim. You might even try
burlap! Bright foil gift wrapping paper will add a festive
feeling to any bulletin board.
(You can even make professional looking bookmarks with
laminated fabric or burlap. They are great holiday gift ideas
for Mom or Dad!)
2. Felt markers and laminated paper or fabric can work as a
team. Just make sure the markers you use are permanent
and not water-based. Oops, make a mistake! Thats okay.
Put a little ditto fluid on a tissue, rub across the mark and
presto, its gone! Also, dry transfer markers work great on
lamination and can easily be wiped off.
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LAMINATION:
(continued)
PHOTOCOPIES AND
DITTO MASTERS:
Many of the pages in this book can be copied for use in the
classroom. Try some of these ideas for best results:
1. If the print from the back side of your original comes through
the front when making a photocopy or ditto master, slip a
sheet of black construction paper behind the sheet. This will
mask the unwanted shadows and create a much better copy.
2. Several potential masters in this book contain instructions for
the teacher. Simply cover the type with correction fluid or a
small slip of paper before duplicating.
3. When using a new ditto master, turn down the pressure on
the duplicating machine. As the copies become light,
increase the pressure. This will get longer wear out of both
the master and the machine.
4. Trying to squeeze one more run out of that worn ditto master
can be frustrating. Try lightly spraying the inked side of the
master with hair spray. For some reason, this helps the
master put out those few extra copies.
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LETTERING AND
HEADINGS:
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DECEMBER
1ST
ROSA PARKS, a black seamstress, began the American Civil Rights Movement by
refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus. (Discuss with your class
how this and other events in the 1960s changed life in the United States.)
2ND
On this date in 1823, the MONROE DOCTRINE was declared by President James
Monroe at his annual address to Congress. (Ask students to find out what this policy
meant to the United States and Latin America.)
3RD
4TH
Mexico celebrates the DAY OF THE ARTISANS in honor of the countrys laborers.
(Ask students if they know which day Americans honor their laborers.)
5TH
WALT DISNEY, creator of Mickey Mouse, was born on this day in 1901. (Show the
class one of Disneys nature films in celebration of the day.)
6TH
7TH
8TH
ELI WHITNEY, American inventor, was born on this day in 1765. (Ask students to
find out what he invented and what it meant to the history of the United States.)
9TH
The famous American clown EMMETT KELL, was born on this day in 1898. (As an
art project, students may wish to paint their own clown faces in celebration.)
10TH
Today is UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS DAY! (Ask students to list what they
consider to be basic human rights.)
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11TH
UNICEF was established on this day in 1946. (Instruct students to find out what this
organization does and what the letters U.N.I.C.E.F. represent.)
12TH
INDEPENDENCE DAY in Kenya was declared on this day in 1963. (Ask students to
research which country ruled Kenya before it declared its freedom.)
13TH
Today in Sweden, people celebrate SANTA LUCIAS DAY with a special candlelight
parade. (Students may wish to make Santa Lucia headwreaths in celebration.)
14TH
The SOUTH POLE was discovered on this day in 1911 by the Norwegian explorer
Roald Amundsen. (Ask students to research the event and trace his voyage on the
classroom map.)
15TH
The BILL OF RIGHTS became a part of the United States Constitution on this day in
1791. (Read it aloud to your class. For a copy on full-sized parchment paper,
contact the General Services Administration, Washington D.C., 20408.)
16TH
On this day in 1773, American colonists dumped British tea in the Boston Harbor.
This event was known as the BOSTON TEA PARTY. (Ask students to find out what
the colonists were protesting.)
17TH
ORVILLE and WILBUR WRIGHT made the first successful airplane flight in 1903.
The flight lasted only 12 seconds. (Students might like to see if paper airplanes can
stay aloft as long.)
18TH
On this day in 1865, the 13th AMENDMENT to the U.S. Constitution was ratified.
(Select a student to read it to the class and discuss its meaning.)
19TH
In 1958, President Eisenhower greeted the world on the first RADIO VOICE BROADCAST from space via satellite. (Explain the concept of satellite transmission to your
class.)
20TH
In 1803, the United States purchased more than a million square miles of territory
from France for $20 an acre. (Ask students to locate the territory known as the
LOUISIANA PURCHASE on the classroom map.)
21ST
22ND
Today is WINTER SOLSTICE, the shortest day of the year. (Ask students to locate the
time of sunrise and sunset in the local newspaper.)
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23RD
On this day in 1975, President Ford signed the METRIC CONVERSION ACT. (Ask
students to measure their height using both standard and metric measurement.)
24TH
The Christmas song SILENT NIGHT was composed and first sung on this day in
1818. (Find the story of this special night and read it to your class.)
25TH
Today is CHRISTMAS DAY! (Assign a country to each student and ask them to find out
how their country celebrates this special day.)
26TH
Today is BOXING DAY in Great Britain, Canada, and some countries in Europe. (Ask
students to find out how it is celebrated and why they call it Boxing Day.)
27TH
The famous French chemist LOUIS PASTEUR was born on this day in 1822. (Ask
students to research his discoveries.)
28TH
CHEWING GUM was first patented by William Semple on this day in 1869. (You may
like to permit gum chewing in class for this one day in celebration.)
29TH
Today marks the anniversary of the WOUNDED KNEE MASSACRE. More than 200
native Americans were killed by U.S. soldiers on this day in 1890. (Ask students for
their thoughts on the struggles of the American Indians.)
30TH
Congress authorized the minting of a new HALF DOLLAR on this day in 1963. (Ask
students whose portrait is displayed on this coin and why?)
31ST
Today is NEW YEARS EVE! (Ask students to list resolutions the world could make in
order to better the life of all humankind.)
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December
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KWANZAA
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Friday
Thursday
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ACTIVITY 1
UNSCRAMBLE SANTAS REINDEER NAMES.
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ACTIVITY 2
CAN YOU FIND ALL OF THE DECORATIONS FOR THE TREE?
CANDYCANES, ORNAMENTS, ANGEL, TINSEL, STAR, BOWS,
BELLS, GARLAND, ICICLES, LIGHTS and PINECONES
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My Letter to Santa!
date
Dear Santa,
Signed
Teachers Friend, a Scholastic Company
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MY
S A N TA B O O K
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Holiday Trivia
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20. In the Bible story about the first Christmas, why did Mary and Joseph go to
Bethlehem?
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December 25
Poinsettia
The Three Wise Men
Menorah
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet
Cupid, Donder, Blitzen and Rudolph
Deck the Halls
Alvin
Bah, Humbug!
Under the tree and inside stockings
France
Donkey
Replica of the stable where Jesus was
born
Eight maids a-milking
Hanukkah
Two front teeth
The Nutcracker
Potato pancakes which are made during
Hanukkah
Red and Green
The North Pole
They went to be counted and to pay taxes
Wreaths
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Chestnuts
Ho, ho, ho!
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Math
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Snowman
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Santa
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Elf Wheel
Add your own
math problems
and answers
to the wheel
on the next
page. Move
the candy
cane to reveal
the answer.
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out
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Santa's List
Create a great holiday bulletin
board by enlarging this cute
Santa. Children can write their
own names on Santa's list as a
welcome to classroom visitors.
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Today!
Date
Date
Name
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Was A
Wonderful
Student
Today!
Was A Real
Joy in Class
Today!
Date
Teacher
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Pencil Toppers
Reproduce these
Pencil Toppers
onto construction or
index paper. Color
and cut out. Use an
art knife to cut
through the Xs.
Slide a pencil
through both Xs
as shown.
Give the toppers
as student awards
or holiday gifts.
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Books...
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Corner
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Santa
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Name
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Super Student
Award
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Name
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Teacher
Date
Good Citizenship
Award
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TEACHER
SCHOOL
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Holiday Carolers
Enlarged, these cute carolers can be used in bulletin board displays. You might wish to write holiday greetings on each song book cover. Or, wish visitors to your class a Merry Christmas in several different languages.
In this size they can be used as gift tags or even bookmarks.
You might even like to enlarge one of them to posterboard size and attach it to the classroom
door. A "Happy Holidays" and room number would be all you would need.
However you choose to use them, you'll find that they bring a very festive spirit into any
classroom.
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Holiday Finger
Puppets
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Stocking Awards
Name
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Toy Patterns
Make copies of these toy patterns and award
them to students for good behavior or improved
work habits.
Students can place the toys in their personal
stocking using the pattern on the previous page.
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Angel Ornament
Color and cut out this angel pattern. Bend the angel face forward and bring the ends of her dress
together in back. Staple the ends together. For a special touch, add cotton or angel hair to the
wings and glitter to her dress. Attach a string to the top of her halo to hang from the tree.
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Santa Ornament
Cut out and fold this Santa on the dotted lines. Tape the
sides together to form a pyramid shape. Hang
by a thread as a tree decoration or
stand on a table as a
mini center
piece.
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PAPER WREATH
Children will love to take this
holly wreath home and hang it
on the front door!
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Movable Reindeer
Front
Legs
Back Legs
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Movable
Santa
Cut Santa from colored paper. Color
with markers or crayons. Cotton may be
glued in place for his beard and suit trim.
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Santa Puppet
Cut this Santa puppet from white construction paper. Glue Santas head to
the folded bottom of a small paper
bag. Place Santas beard under the fold
and glue in
place. Glue his
body under the
beard.
Finally,
attach
Santas arms
to the sides of
the bag.
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Santa
Puppet
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Radical
Reindeer
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Mouse
Topper
Color
and cut
this mouse pattern from grey, brown or white
construction paper. Place the mouse at the top of
your next creative writing paper. Glue the tail to the
bottom of your paper.
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These "Stained Glass Pictures" are strikingly beautiful and wonderfully simple to make!
You will need the following materials:
Plastic food-storage wrap
Aluminum foil
Black construction paper
Tape
8" paper plates or cardboard circles
Permanent colored markers (red, green, yellow and black)
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Tape the patterns to a smooth desk top. Ask each child to stretch a piece of plastic wrap over the
pattern of his or her choice and tape in place. The child colors the picture using red, green and yellow markers. When the picture is completed, ask the student to trace all of the black lines using the
black marker.
Next, have the student take a square of foil, (measuring about one foot) and crumple it carefully. He
or she then spreads the foil over a paper plate, taping it in place. Finally, the student takes the finished stained glass picture and tapes it over the foil. Mount the entire project on black construction
paper and hang in a window or display on the class bulletin board.
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Reindeer
Antlers
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Christmas Tree
Puppet
Paste the tree patterns to a small
paper bag. Children
can decorate their
tree any way
that they
wish.
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Holiday
Cards
Place the dotted
line along the
folded
edge of
paper and
cut out.
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Gingerbread
Man
2. Make a gingerbread
man booklet cover.
Students can write holiday stories or creative
gingerbread recipes.
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"Jump on my back, Gingerbread Man, and I'll take you across the lake so those greedy people can't eat you," he said.
So the Gingerbread Man jumped on his back and the Wolf started swimming across the lake.
"Wolf, Wolf, my feet are getting wet!" the Gingerbread Man said.
"Then, jump on my shoulder," said the Wolf.
"Wolf, Wolf, I'm still getting wet!" exclaimed the Gingerbread Man.
"Then, jump on my nose," said the Wolf.
So the Gingerbread Man jumped on the Wolf's nose. Quick as a flash,
the Wolf gobbled the Gingerbread Man up and ate him right down.
Which is exactly what should happen to all Gingerbread Men!
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International Greetings
ACTIVITY 3
Learn to say "Merry Christmas" in another language!
BELGIUM
CHINA
SWEDEN
RUSSIA
DENMARK
PORTUGAL
POLAND
FINLAND
Zalig Kerstfeest
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Gud Jul
Kristos Razdajetsja
Glaedelig Jul
Boas Festas
Boze Narodzenie
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FRANCE
ENGLAND
GERMANY
MEXICO
ITALY
THE NETHERLANDS
ROMANIA
IRELAND
Joyeux Noel
Happy Christmas
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Feliz Navidad
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GREEN, WHITE & RED
The brilliant colors of green, red and white are traditional
Christmas colors. We use them to decorate our home
during the holidays and wrap our packages and gifts.
Legend tells us of a little lamb who made his journey
to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child. On his way, his
snowy white fleece became caught on a thorny holly
bush. In his struggle to get free, his skin was pricked
and tiny droplets of blood froze as red berries to the
branches.
Most people believe, however, that the colors come
from the richness of the evergreens, the snowy whiteness of the fields in winter, and the red crimson berries
of the holly plant. Like many other aspects of Christmas,
these merry colors brighten our mood during this hustle-bustle time of year.
(Ask children to draw a picture of a Christmas tree and decorate it with their
own chosen holiday colors.)
CHRISTMAS CARDS
In the year 1870, an Englishman by the name of J.C. Horsely designed a picture on a simple card with a holiday greeting and sent it to his friends. This was
the very first Christmas card. Gradually, almost everyone sent Christmas cards. Many were very fancy with
real lace trim and edges embossed with silver and
gold. Today it is still a popular tradition to send cards
to faraway family and friends. What a wonderful
way to wish people the joys of the holiday season!
(Have the children in your class make special Christmas
cards that they can give to patients at a nearby nursing
home or hospital. They might like to deliver the cards in
person.)
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CHRISTMAS TINSEL
Decorating the Christmas tree with shimmering tinsel is an age-old tradition. According to legend, a
poor old woman was unable to provide decorations for her children's Christmas tree. But when
she awoke on Christmas morning, she discovered
that a spider had spun a magical silver web
which covered the tree. Everyone who saw the
tree marveled at its glimmering beauty.
Today, a touch of tinsel creates a magical quality all
of its own. Like shimmering jewels, these silver
strands brighten our hearts during the holiday season.
(After finding a spider web early in the morning, spray it gently with a small
amount of white spray paint. Carefully lift the web off using a sheet of black construction paper. The web will adhere to the paper. Collect several and display
them on the class bulletin board.)
MISTLETOE
Mistletoe is a plant found in ancient legends. The Greeks once believed that its
evergreen leaves were a symbol of good luck. As years went by, the English ceremoniously cut the mistletoe that grew high in the trees
and carried it home in large bundles. During the winter
months, they hung it over their doors as a sign of
good luck. Since only happiness could pass
beneath the mistletoe, enemies would embrace and
seal their peace with a kiss of friendship. This is
probably where todays custom originated that
anyone caught beneath the mistletoe must be
kissed.
(Bring some mistletoe to class to show your students.
Please explain to them that the mistletoe berries are
very poisonous and should never be put in the mouth.)
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REINDEER
Children are fascinated by Santa's flying reindeer. Explain
to them that reindeer don't really fly and encourage
students to find out some facts about actual reindeer.
Here are some facts to get you started:
1. Another name for reindeer is caribou.
2. Although most reindeer are found in northern
Scandinavia, they can also be found in Asia and North
America.
3. The Lapps have trained reindeer to pull sleighs. They also
use reindeer skin for clothing and boots. Reindeer milk and meat are
commonly a part of the Lapps diet.
4. Adult reindeer can grow to be 4 feet high and weigh up to 400 pounds.
5. The natural enemies of reindeer are wolves, lynxes and grizzly bears (not to
mention humans).
6. Reindeer have larger antlers and hooves than other types of deer.
7. Female reindeer are the only type of female deer that have antlers.
GINGERBREAD
Throughout England and many other countries in Europe, gingerbread and gingerbread cookies are a family tradition. Shopkeepers and market vendors often
sell these delicious molasses cookies throughout the year. In some areas you may
even find Gingerbread Fairs where town people compete in making gingerbread
houses and cookies.
Here in the United States, two towns in Pennsylvania hold similar celebrations. In February, the people of Wash Crossing,
Pennsylvania celebrate "Gingerbread Days" with much sampling and selling of various gingerbread baked goods. Not
far away, during the month of December, the entire town
of Lahaska celebrates the Christmas holiday with a
"Gingerbread House Competition." Numerous cash prizes
are given to the most elaborately decorated gingerbread houses.
(Make gingerbread cookies in the classroom or bring in store-bought gingerbread
cookies for your students to sample.)
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FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE
On Christmas Eve in Germany in 1605, a man by the
name of Martin Luther was inspired by the overwhelming beauty of the night sky. The heavenly stars
appeared to float down and rest on the branches
of a wonderful fir tree. Because Luther wanted
to share this magical moment with his family,
he cut down the small tree and took it
home. There, he decorated it with lighted candles.
His family rejoiced as they gathered around the first
Christmas tree.
Throughout the years, this custom has spread world-wide. With its festive colored lights and shiny glass balls, the Christmas tree has become a most special
holiday tradition Even a tiny tree that has only a few decorations will always
symbolize the love that first Christmas tree did so long ago.
(Your students might like to plant a fir tree on the school grounds, or perhaps
donate a living Christmas tree to a needy family.)
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Ever since the Three Wise Men placed their treasures before the Christ Child in
Bethlehem, Christmas has been a time of giving gifts.
Through the years, countries around the world have
established their own legends and customs of giving
gifts at Christmas. In England, Father Christmas
brings gifts to family members. In Holland, it's
Sinterklaas and in Italy it is La Befana.
Today, this wonderful tradition of giving still touches
our hearts in a special way. It is not difficult to look
beyond the colorful ribbons and bright paper to feel the
same spirit of giving as on that very first Christmas.
After all, the most precious gift is the gift of love!
(Ask the children to write about a special gift that they
would like to give someone that money cannot buy, a gift of
love!)
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ACTIVITY 4
FIND THESE WORDS ASSOCIATED WITH CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO:
CHRISTMAS, MEXICO, PIATA, POSADAS, NAVIDAD, JOSEPH,
MARY, CHRIST CHILD, BETHLEHEM, STABLE
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BULLETIN BOARD
Celebrate "Feliz Navidad" with this
festive bulletin board.
Cut a large bird or animal shape from
stiff poster board for the piata.
Cover with pieces of colorful tissuepaper squares and streamers. Pin it
to the board with the heading "Feliz
Navidad!" Post students' stories about
"Las Posadas" around the piata.
You might like to save the piata for
future use during Cinco de Mayo or
Mexico Independence Day.
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CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO
In Mexico, the most cherished custom of Christmas is the Posadas. Posadas, meaning lodging, is the name given to the nine days of celebration before "La Navidad," Christmas Day.
This celebration commemorates the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and their
search for lodging each night.
In the countryside, children gather at private homes. Each child is provided
with a candle, which is lit as the children form a line and slowly begin to
parade down the streets. At the head of this procession, two children
carry small figures of the Holy Family. As they approach each house,
they are turned away until they arrive at the replica of the stable in
Bethlehem. There they arrange the figures, placing the Christ Child in
the manger, exactly at midnight.
After prayers before the crche, there is merrymaking and the breaking of the piata. Children scramble for the gifts and candy that spill from inside the piata. Fireworks are
then set off in celebration.
Children receive their gifts on January 6 instead of Christmas Day. This day is known as the
"Day of the Wise Men." Instead of hanging up their stockings, children put their shoes out for
the Wise Men to fill with toys.
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CHRISTMAS IN ITALY
Several days before Christmas, the children of Italy go door to door singing
favorite Christmas carols. They are often accompanied by pipers wearing bright
red jackets and broad-brimmed hats with red tassels. The pipers carry bagpipes,
flutes and oboes, on which they play sweet holiday music. Often the children
and pipers are invited into homes to sing old carols and folk songs.
On Christmas Eve, many candles are lit as the children in the family take turns
telling the wonderful story of Christmas and the birth of the holy "Bambino." At
this time, Italian families gather around their beloved "Presepio," a shrine to the
Holy Child, and pray. After a 24-hour fast, all members of the family then sit
down to a feast of delicious lasagna and spaghetti.
On the twelfth day of the holidays, January 6, a kindly old witch known as "La
Befana" brings gifts to the children. Legend has it that when Christ was born,
the shepherds told La Befana of the wondrous happenings and of the guiding
star, but she delayed setting out. Every Christmas since, she has wandered in
search of the Holy Child, leaving gifts at each home in hope of finding Him
inside.
La Befana is often shown as being old and ugly, but the children of Italy love
her very much. That is, unless they have been naughty, for then she will fill their
shoes with coal and ashes instead of candy and gifts.
EASY MINI PIZZAS
In celebration of Christmas in Italy, have each
child make their own mini pizza!
Give each student one half of an English
muffin. Spoon 1 tablespoon prepared pizza
sauce on top and add grated cheese.
Pepperoni or sliced olives can also be added.
Bake in a conventional or microwave oven until
the cheese bubbles.
Children will love experiencing this little taste of Italy during
the holidays!
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La Befana
1.
Cut this cute "La Befana" witch from construction paper and assemble as shown.
(You may want to use red or green paper
for her dress and hat.) Attach a string to
the top of her hat and hang on the tree.
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Holiday Wreath
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ancient Rome
where the people hung
decorative wreaths as a
sign of victory and celebration.
Wreaths made of evergreens represent eternal life.
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Have students
decorate this wreath
booklet pattern and write
their own Christmas story
inside.
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wooden
shoes on a
bulletin
board. Children
can cut out and
color the carrot
and oats and place
them in the shoe.
After December 6, have
students replace the shoes
with pictures of presents
brought by Sinterklaas.
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Every girl in
class can become
Santa Lucia for a day with this headwreath pattern.
Cut paper headbands for every girl in the class.
Students can cut their own candles from yellow or
white construction paper. Leaves can be cut from
green paper. Fasten the candles and leaves to the
headbands with glue or staples.
Fit the headwreath to the students head and staple
into place.
The girls may like to pass out cookies to the boys as
they sing the old song, "Santa Lucia."
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Swedish Desserts
SANTA LUCIA SWEET ROLLS
Ingredients: 5 cups of Bisquick
2 eggs
6 tablespoons cooking oil
3/4 cup milk
Combine the ingredients in the order given. Divide the dough so that each child
has a piece. Ask the children to shape the dough into 8" long rolls and curl the
ends to form an "S" shape. Add raisins to decorate if you wish. Bake on a
greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes.
While the rolls are baking, prepare a frosting made with 1 1/2 cups powdered
sugar and 5 teaspoons milk. While the rolls are still warm from the oven, brush
with the frosting.
"JULGRT" - RICE PUDDING
Christmas dinner in Sweden includes a special dessert of rice pudding called
"julgrt." It is customary to place an almond in the large bowl of pudding.
Whoever gets the almond in their dish has good luck throughout the new year!
Serve your students rice pudding (complete with an almond) as a tasty way to
celebrate the holidays.
"OUR BRIGHT LIGHTS"
This "bright" bulletin board idea will complement your studies of Santa Lucia.
Cut one candle and flame
from construction paper for
each child in class. Arrange
on the bulletin board as
shown. (Holly or other leaves
across the bottom will add a
nice touch.)
Award gold stars or stickers
for all completed assignments. The children will love
to place them on their own
candles for classmates to see.
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Advent
Calendar
Pictures
Children of Sweden enjoy using Advent Calendars! Ask students to paste this sheet onto a
larger piece of construction paper and color the pictures. Also, have them color the fireplace on the next page. Ask a parent volunteer to cut out the "stone" windows using an art
knife and fold each window on the dotted lines. Apply paste to the outer edges of the fireplace and position it on top of this page. Beginning December 1, children can open the windows as a count-down to Christmas.
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Menorah
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and candles. Add one
candle for each day
of Hanukkah.
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Cut this dreydl pattern from construction paper. You might like to
use the traditional blue and white
colors.
Fold along the dotted lines and glue
in place to form the top. Cut the "X"
with an art knife. Insert a pencil into
the hole.
Have fun spinning your dreydl!
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Hanukkah
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ACTIVITY 5
FIND THESE HANUKKAH WORDS:
MACCABBES, DREYDL, JEWISH, MENORAH, HANUKKAH,
EIGHT, CANDLES, GIFTS, LATKES, FESTIVAL, LIGHT, FAMILY,
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MATCH THESE FACTS ABOUT HANUKKAH
"FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS"
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LATKES
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STAR OF DAVID
Fold one sheet of blue and two sheets of
white construction paper in half. Place
the star pattern along the fold and cut it out.
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Principles of Kwanzaa
Day One
Umoja (Unity)
"We help each other."
Day Two
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
"We decide things for ourselves."
Day Three
Nia (Purpose)
"We have a reason for living."
Day Six
Kuumba (Creativity)
"We use our minds and hands to make things."
Day Seven
Imani (Faith)
"We believe in ourselves, our ancestors, and our future."
Display a large Kinara complete with seven candles (mishumma) on the class bulletin board.
Enlarge the principles of Kwanzaa and pin one up each day of the celebration.
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HOLIDAY'S BEST
Make these festive candles by displaying good work papers on 9" x 12" red
construction paper. Attach a bright yellow paper flame to the top of each candle. Add the title "Holiday's Best" to the
top of the board. Attach paper holly as
a decoration to this easy to make bulletin board display.
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Have each student
cut this reindeer pattern from construction paper and color
with crayons.
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Answer Key
ACTIVITY 1
UNSCRAMBLE SANTAS REINDEER NAMES.
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Answer Key
ACTIVITY 4
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ACTIVITY 5
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ACTIVITY 6
"FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS"
DREYDL
MENORAH
HANUKKAH
JUDAS MACCABEUS
LATKES
SHAMMASH
POTATO PANCAKES
EIGHT
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