Teaching Themes
Winter Holidays: Everything You Need
Learn about the many different holidays that light up the winter and the ways people celebrate all around the world.
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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... |
Fit to Print: December Bulletin Board IdeasGrades: 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... |
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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. |
Lesson Plans Celebrate Kwanzaa in the United StatesGrades: PreK–K Students learn about Kwanzaa, Africa, and other continents. They develop their verbal language skills in this lesson promoting cultural diversity... |
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Discussion Guides Thinking Questions for KwanzaaGrades: 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. |
Activities and Games, Articles Holiday Craft: Popsicle Stick Christmas TreesGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 This holiday craft project is fun, easy, and uses items you may already have in the classroom. |
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Articles Kwanzaa Wreath Craft ProjectGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Students can read the seven principles of Kwanzaa from this wreath each night of the celebration. |
Articles Holiday Craft: Stained Glass DecorationsGrades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Brighten up your holidays with these easy-to-create decorations that look just like stained glass. |
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Articles Snowman Ornament CraftGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Create a snowman using craft sticks and paint and use it for your holiday or wintertime decorating! |
Articles Reindeer Puppet Holiday CraftGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 This fun craft for the holiday season starts with a brown paper bag |
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Articles Santa Ornament Craft ProjectGrades: 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. |
Articles Craft Project: Holiday Napkin RingsGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Your students can use these napkin rings at their family's holiday feast! |
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Articles Holiday Craft: Christmas Tree OrnamentGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Use recycled holiday greeting cards in this festive craft project |
Articles Painting Poinsettias: A Holiday Art ProjectGrades: 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 After exploring the art and style of Georgia O'Keefe, your students will create their own poinsettia masterpieces! |
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Make and Give Activities Fun Holiday CraftsGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Create these easy-to-make holiday decorations and crafts, including a Hanukkah mobile, Kwanzaa cards, and more! |
Holiday Math CraftsGrades: Celebrate this festive season with hands-on creations that build essential math skills |













