Winter Holidays: Everything You Need

Articles Classroom Activities: Holiday and Winter Fun (Grades 6–8) Grades: 6–8 Tap into students' eagerness for merrymaking and Christmas vacation with classroom activities that capture the holiday spirit and often connect to... Read more >	Fit to Print: December Bulletin Board Ideas Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Need help brainstorming and designing this month's bulletin boards? These holiday and winter-related images and ideas will provide plenty of... Read more >
Lesson Plans, Book Resources Let's Celebrate Kwanzaa! Grades: 1–2 Learn about Kwanzaa by making a decorative mancala game and comparing and contrasting Kwanzaa with other holidays. Read more >	Lesson Plans Celebrate Kwanzaa in the United States Grades: PreK–K Students learn about Kwanzaa, Africa, and other continents. They develop their verbal language skills in this lesson promoting cultural diversity... Read more >
Discussion Guides Thinking Questions for Kwanzaa Grades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Find the answers to these five thinking questions about Kwanzaa as you travel through the Celebrate Winter Holidays online student activity. Read more >	Activities and Games, Articles Holiday Craft: Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 This holiday craft project is fun, easy, and uses items you may already have in the classroom. Read more >
Articles Kwanzaa Wreath Craft Project Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Students can read the seven principles of Kwanzaa from this wreath each night of the celebration. Read more >	Articles Holiday Craft: Stained Glass Decorations Grades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Brighten up your holidays with these easy-to-create decorations that look just like stained glass. Read more >
Articles Snowman Ornament Craft Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Create a snowman using craft sticks and paint and use it for your holiday or wintertime decorating! Read more >	Articles Reindeer Puppet Holiday Craft Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 This fun craft for the holiday season starts with a brown paper bag Read more >
Articles Santa Ornament Craft Project Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 Turn your students' handprints into adorable Santa Claus decorations with this craft project that is simple enough for the littlest learners. Read more >	Articles Craft Project: Holiday Napkin Rings Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Your students can use these napkin rings at their family's holiday feast! Read more >
Articles Holiday Craft: Christmas Tree Ornament Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 Use recycled holiday greeting cards in this festive craft project Read more >	Articles Painting Poinsettias: A Holiday Art Project Grades: 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 After exploring the art and style of Georgia O'Keefe, your students will create their own poinsettia masterpieces! Read more >
Make and Give Activities Fun Holiday Crafts Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 Create these easy-to-make holiday decorations and crafts, including a Hanukkah mobile, Kwanzaa cards, and more! Read more >	Holiday Math Crafts Grades: Celebrate this festive season with hands-on creations that build essential math skills Read more >