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Starry Night Ornaments

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to the impasto technique used by Vincent Van Gogh. Using the internet, they research Vincent Van Gogh's life and work. To end the lesson, they make their own ornaments using the impasto technique and lots of...
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Character in Place: Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path” for the Common Core

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How do writers use the interaction between elements like characterization and setting to create meaning? Readers of "A Worn Path" create a series of comic book-style graphics of Eudora Welty's short story and reflect on how Welty uses...
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Giving with Imagination

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Demonstrate gift giving as an act of caring about someone versus gifts for show (or gifts from the purse). Elementary learners practice giving gifts from the heart by creating a poem for someone special to them.
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On the First Day of Christmas, My Teacher Gave to Me...

For Teachers K - 12th
Students listen to recording of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." They write, perform, and publish their own versions of the song.
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Christmas Synonym Lesson

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the use of synonyms. In this synonym lesson, 2nd graders listen to a read aloud of Splendiferous Christmas and ring a jingle bell each time a synonym is used for a word mentioned in the book. They write synonyms on...
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Flip Camera Christmas Lessons and Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 7th
Students use a Flip camera to complete various projects about Christmas. In this Christmas and technology lesson, students write and record letters to Santa. Students write letters to Christmas characters and record them. Students make...
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Christmas Carol Project

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create a researched presentation comparing and contrasting holiday celebrations from the period surrounding Charles' Dickens 'A Christmas Carol.' For this Christmas celebrations lesson, 8th graders discuss differences...
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Christmas-Tree-Shaped Poems

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students create poems in the shape of a Christmas tree. They write an original poem detailing how a person can spread joy during the holiday season. The poem is formatted in the shape of a Christmas tree.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the holidays by performing a song with their class.  In this Christmas instructional activity, 4th graders recite some of their favorite Christmas songs and read the lyrics to the song "The Twelve Days of...
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Little Einsteins -- A Christmas Wish

For Teachers K
Students watch a video of the series "Little Einstiens." After watching the video, they explain the characteristics of each character. They develop music to add to the video and listen to music of Beethoven. They examine a painting by...
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December Holidays:Create A Comparison Chart

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
How are Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, and Ramadan similar? How are they different? Learners research the different December holiday celebrations around the world and compare the dates, symbols, countries, foods, and stories...
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Color Book

For Teachers K
Students identify the colors in various pictures. In this art instructional activity, students create book using card stock and yarn and match pictures that show a specific color to each page. Students write the color of the pictures at...
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Holiday Wreath Ornament

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Students make a holiday wreath ornament. In this holiday wreath ornament lesson, students follow directions to make a holiday ornament using glue and cereal. They glue a picture of themselves in the center and add a bow.
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A Christmas Memory

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students write an essay about a special Christmas memory they have. In this Christmas essay lesson, students use vivid description to write an essay about a special Christmas memory they have.
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Mexican Music-A Christmas Tradition

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners explore a facet of  Mexican culture. In this music lesson, students discuss how Christmas is celebrated in Mexico and listen to a traditional posada song.
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Chinese New Year

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students investigate the celebration of Chinese New Year. In this Chinese New Year lesson, students discuss their favorite holiday before listening to a read aloud about Chinese New Year. They make red envelopes that are filled with play...
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Making Christmas Cards

For Teachers K - 1st
Students construct Christmas cards for loved ones. For this holiday lesson, students use various art materials such as construction paper, sequins, buttons, cotton balls, and felt to decorate a Christmas card.
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Christmas Trolls Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students love the illustrations in Jan Brett books and the story in the border of each page. In this Christmas Trolls lesson plan, students read a variety of texts, both print and non-print sources, to help give them a better...
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Light Bulb Decorations

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create light bulb decorations for the holiday season in this Art lesson for 4th through 12th grades. Emphasis is placed on creativity and artistic expression. Also a great activity for older students raising money for...
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Why the Grinch Stole Christmas

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write paragraphs highlighting reasons why the Grinch may have stolen Christmas.
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A Christmas Memory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students think about and remember a special Christmas they had with their family when they were younger. They write an essay using vivid descriptions that appeal to the senses.
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Sunset Silhouettes

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create "SUNSET SILHOUETTES" using primary colors, black construction paper, and glue in this elementary-level Art lesson. The lesson extension included with this lesson involves creating a nativity scene and might be...
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12 Days of Christmas

For Teachers 1st
First graders reinforce numerical order as they explore "The 12 Days of Christmas". Composition with instruments is also involved.
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Clay Pot Snowmen

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create "clay pot" snowmen using clay pots, glue, mitten scraps, paints, and markers in this early-elementary Art instructional activity. The instructional activity may take 1-2 days depending on the amount of time it takes for...

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