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Celebra Kwanzaa
¡Celebramos Kwanzaa! Celebrate Kwanzaa through the fictional story Celebra Kwanzaa con Botitas y sus gatitos to delightfully explain the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Dual language learners participate in reading and vocabulary activities...
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Blue and White Pictures
Young scholars study a Hanukkah tradition. In this Hanukkah lesson, students use light blue and white construction paper to create Hanukkah pictures.
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Benne Cakes and Other Holiday Recipes
Benne Cakes, a West African treat packed with sesame seeds for luck, are a featured part of the celebration of Kwanzaa. Young chefs try their hand at crafting these goodies that are sure to enrich your holiday feast.
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Stories! Imagination! Joy!
Rekindle the art of storytelling through imagination and oral tradition.
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Waking Up, Stepping Out
Students focus on a rich and colorful description of a culture unfamiliar to most of them. They compare the similarities and differences they find between Nepali culture and their own and determine our similarities as people can bridge...
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Probability and Spinning the Dreidel
Seventh graders study the term probability. In this Math lesson, 7th graders practice their probability skills by spinning a dreidel. Students complete a worksheet on probability.
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A Musical Holiday Gift
Young scholars record a CD of their musical talents and package it for gift giving. They make the CD for either a holiday or end of the year activity.
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Kwanzaa in the Classroom
You can teach your students about Kwanzaa using these interesting lessons.
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Holiday Activities for Everyone
There are ways to include all students, even those who don't celebrate holidays, in activities during the holiday season.
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December Concentration Game
Students play the classic game of Concentration using cards with December holiday and weather pictures on them. They research different December holidays and adapt the details to the game of concentration.