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Invent a Holiday
Who wouldn't want to create their own holiday? Use the 12 elements of a holiday to have learners of all ages create their own holiday. These days, it seems like we make any excuse for a holiday! Consider having some fun with your kids...
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Christmas Verbs
In this Christmas verbs worksheet, students study the two Christmas pictures and write verbs around the pictures to tell what action is happening.
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Christmas Treats in Alphabetical Order
I this alphabetizing words about treats at Christmas worksheet, students use the word bank to write words in alphabetical order to the second letter. Students write 16 answers.
PreKinders
Bingo Templates
Bingo! Find five in a row with a set of fun and creative bingo graphic organizers. The sheets feature shapes such as leaves, monkeys, dinosaurs, fire trucks, as well as symbols for Christmas, Easter, and Valentine's Day.
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Fun Christmas Alphabetical Order
In this alphabetical order worksheet, students read the 16 words associated with Christmas and write them in alphabetical order on the lines.
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How Do You Celebrate?
Investigate the customs of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa with a holiday instructional activity. Pupils use a graphic organizer to compare and contrast the customs of each holiday before writing an informative paragraph about one...
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The Elf Project
Third graders research elves and create their own elf description which they use to write back to the first graders Santa letters.
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Santa's workshop
Students are split up into groups of 3-4 kids, they write one story problem for each catagory: Santa's workshop, Reindeer Barn, Mrs. Claus' Kitchen. They read their story probems to the class and award points to the other teams for their...
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My Spanish Christmas
Tenth graders research Spanish Christmas customs on the interent and role play in their writing their findings in an essay. They teacher provides a list of web addresses for the students to locate information on and from that their...
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The Night Before Christmas
Students, after reading and discussing the book, "The Night Before Christmas," explore, examine, and study about the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make. They primarily assess the letter 'D' by inquiring which animals guided...
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Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean!
In this Christmas instructional activity, students watch a video, put sentences in order, complete multiple choice questions, put words in different forms, and more. Students complete 5 activities.
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Snowman in Winter Sequence Writing
Students develop a creative snowman using step-by-step stickers. They write a short story about the snowman they have created, explaining the sequence they used to create their snowman. Students present their completed story in front of...
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Who is Dr. Seuss?
Learn more about Dr. Seuss in an author study activity. After young readers create a KWL chart on information they know about Dr. Seuss, they take on group roles, such as the researcher or recorder, to find out more about Dr. Seuss. They...
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Getting Green for Christmas
Students examine their family's particular spending habits for a holiday they celebrate, research the financial expectations of retailers during the holiday season and at other times during the year.
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A Christmas Lesson
Students review vocabulary for colors, clothes and face words. They practice matching the written form of a word with the spoken form of a word. They write the word that matches a picture flashcard.
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Current Connections
Many of us read our history books and take each word as truth. Show learners that history can easily be altered depending on who writes it. Your class will watch a series of videos, read a first person testimony, and discuss the...
Vermilionville
Mardi Gras—Secondary
Add a little glitter to your Mardi Gras celebration with a packet that includes information about the history of Mardi Gras. It also provides information about how different communities celebrate the holiday, as well as templates for...
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Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners use a short story for several activities. Students write a short story of their own about the characters. Learners answer questions while reading the story. Students create a pantomime of...
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Developing Dialogue
Why do people argue? Use the article "A Holiday Medley, Off Key" to discuss the struggles that interfaith couples face when choosing to celebrate certain holidays. Then, in small groups, encourage learners to write dialogues that...
Spark Notes
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature activity, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Laurence Sterne's Tristram Shandy. Students may check some of their answers online.
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2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke: Study Guide - Mini Essays
For this online interactive literature instructional activity, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about Arthur C. Clarke's 2001: A Space Odyssey. Students may check some of their answers online.
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The Bacchae by Euripides: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature activity, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Euripides's "The Bacchae." Students may check some of their answers online.