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Ghosts of Holidays Past

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students write in their journals to analyze the use of nostalgia. After reading an article, they identify aspects that are universal for holidays. They describe and examine their own memories of a specific holiday and interview someone...
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Independence Day: ESL Lesson

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Explore the history and traditions of the Fourth of July in this ESL presentation. It includes basic facts about the Revolutionary War and American Independence Day, as well as various ways to celebrate the holiday. A good way to...
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Comparing Cultural Holidays

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners discover facts about the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. In this compare and contrast lesson, students explore Halloween and the Day of the Dead. Learners create an alter to memorialize a family member or friend that has...
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Winter Holidays

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the traditions associated with winter holidays. They examine why most of the holidays are associated with light. They examine the origins and customs of these holidays before creating an original holiday.
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Mexican Holidays

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students celebrate Mexican holidays. In this global studies lesson, students collaborate to research the Day of the Dead and Cinco de Mayo. Students present their findings about the holidays and host classroom celebrations.
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Some American Holidays

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this online interactive American holidays instructional activity, students respond to 14 fill in the blank questions. Students may check their answers with the click of the mouse.
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The Ultimate Guide to December Holidays Around the World

For Students 4th - 6th
In this holidays around the world worksheet, students answer short answer questions that are celebrated around the world. Students complete 10 short answer questions.
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International Holidays

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the holidays of different cultures. In this culture lesson, 2nd graders knowledge about various holidays. Students play a matching game with the name of the holiday and the description. Students research one of the...
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Holidays: Ramadan and Eid

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners study ways some holidays are celebrated in this country, and share their experiences, the lesson focuses on Bangla students' celebration of Eid, an important holiday in Bangladesh for the Muslim People. Learners make a class...
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Holidays and Observances: Looking at Diversity and Culture

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students share their own knowledge and experiences of holidays they observe. They research a holiday of their choice and write a report. They also create art of their holiday to complete as a pre-writing activity.
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Hoot for the Holidays: Felt Owl Ornament

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Get ready for the holidays with a felt owl ornament project. Younger and older kids will love this simple craft, and it offers a great way to practice sewing skills. Final products can vary depending on use of decorative ribbons,...
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Holidays and Special Days in the UK

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, students examine a list of 20 holidays celebrated in the UK. Students work with a partner to find the correct dates and tell what is special about each day.
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Red, White, and Blue Holidays Timeline

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a time line listing six national holidays in chronological order of occurrence. In this historical events lesson, 5th graders research holidays and write a paragraph summarizing each one. They then place each holiday...
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Winter Holidays Around the World

For Teachers 2nd
How much do you know about the holidays around the world? Second graders put their knowledge to the test with a 14-day activity about global celebrations. They read informational text, employ KWL charts, and compare and contrast the many...
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Comparing Cultural Holidays

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore art that reflects their cultural background. For this writing and research lesson students compare and contrast the Halloween with El Dia de los Muertos. Students study the visual art of these holidays. Then...
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Graphing Favorite Holidays

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this graphing worksheet, students survey their classmates and record favorite holidays. There are 8 choices of holidays listed and the numerical intervals of 2.
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Tic Tac Lesson: Learning About America

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
General information about America is covered in this presentation. There are 4 topical slides, our capital, important places, important people and our country's holidays. This PowerPoint would be a great discussion starter or as...
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Christmas Picture Word Cards

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Merry Christmas! Bring the holidays to your classroom with a set of picture word cards featuring popular Christmas symbols. The pictures are cute and festive, and are sure to bring a smile to your young learners.
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Wonderful Words for Writing!

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Twenty slides make up a set of festive, May-themed writing prompts designed to grab scholars' attention and warm-up their writing skills. Prompts include story starters, holidays, research questions, the five senses, and more! 
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December Holidays Quick Vocabulary Review Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
In this December vocabulary words instructional activity, students read 15 definitions and determine the vocabulary word that fits each definition by memory.
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Holidays Around the World

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore how different holiday traditions are celebrated around the world. Scholars write a paper describing how they celebrate their own favorite holiday. Email partners, from different states and countries, share their...
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Valentine's Day: Customs and Symbols

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Share the history and traditions of Valentine's Day with your ESL class. Providing numerous facts about Valentine's Day, including information about gifts, cupid, and February 14th, this presentation is a good way to introduce a lesson...
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Mother's Day Gifts: ESL Lesson

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Help your English learners honor their mothers on Mother's Day with this bright presentation. Each slide features a possibility for a Mother's Day gift, including flowers, a picture frame, and a gift card, as well as explanatory...
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Different Ways We Celebrate

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students examine a variety of ways that families celebrate winter holidays. They complete a graphic organizer comparing Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, and write a five-sentence paragraph about one of the holidays discussed. Students...

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