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Card Boxes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers build gift boxes using recycled christmas cards, ribbon, glue, and hole punchers in this Holiday Art lesson for the middle level classroom. Six christmas cards are needed for every box and the lesson can be modified for...
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Christmas Wreath

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create Christmas wreaths using Christmas material or fabric and coat hangers in this holiday lesson for the elementary classroom. Modifications would need to be made to accommodate older or more advanced students. Emphasis is...
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Lesson: Journey of a Tree

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the operation of a Christmas farm and how trees are shipped. After taking a tour of a Christmas tree farm and researching transportation, location and cost issues, 3rd graders create a map to show the distribution...
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Recycled Lid Ornament

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners create a keepsake ornament out of recycled plastic lids and other household items.
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Holiday: Christmas Games and Crafts

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars access a variety of Christmas themed websites. They play online games and send e-mail letters to Santa. They complete word searches and read Christmas stories.
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Christmas Traditions in America

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students access a variety of Christmas tradition themed websites. They complete Christmas themed story starters and math problems. They read well known Christmas poems and stories.
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Fitness Santa

For Teachers K - 5th
Students draw Santa involved in activities that they think would keep him fit as an assessment activity.
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Tongue Depressor Angel

For Teachers K - 4th
Students make angel decorations.
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Christmas Coupon Books

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners type coupons, copy and paste, and add stamps.
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Recycled CD Christmas Ornaments

For Teachers K - 8th
Students make painted ornaments out of recycled CD's.
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The History of Christmas Trees

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students read an article on the history of the Christmas Tree. They discuss the article and talk about their experiences with Christmas trees.
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The History of Christmas Trees, Part One

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students read an article about Winter Solstice celebrations. They consider the symbolism of evergreens in winter and how different cultures have used evergreens in winter celebrations throughout history.
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Getting Green for Christmas

For Teachers 6th - 12th
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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Merry Christmas Writing Centre

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create a Christmas list and design a Christmas card.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: A Christmas Story: Shoot Your Eye Out [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A reader's theater script for a scene from Jean Shepherd's children's story, A Christmas Story: Shoot Your Eye Out, is provided on these pages. Five character roles are needed in this activity.
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Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Arthur's Christmas [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Marc Brown's children's book, Arthur's Christmas, is provided on these pages. Ten character roles are needed in this activity.
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Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Christmas Everywhere [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
A reader's theater script for Phillip Brooks' children's book, Christmas Everywhere, is provided on these pages. Eight character roles are needed in this activity.
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Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Polar Express [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Chris Van Allsburg's illustrated children's book, The Polar Express, is provided on these pages. Eight narrators are needed in this activity.
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Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Gingerbread Boy [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
A reader's theater script for The Gingerbread Boy is provided on these pages. Nine character roles are needed in this activity.
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Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Redheaded Robbie's Christmas Story [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Bill Luttrel's children's book, Redheaded Robbie's Christmas Story, is provided on these pages. Ten character roles are needed in this activity.
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Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: What, No Santa? A Christmas Play [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
A reader's theater script for What, No Santa? A Christmas Play is provided on these pages. Thirteen character roles are needed in this activity.
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Website
Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Christmas

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explains the history of Christmas, its significance in religion, and its traditions and customs. Presents lesson suggestions from teachers and links to Christmas arts and crafts lessons and resources.
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NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Literacy Activities for Holidays [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
'Literacy Activities for Holidays' is an extensive collection (150 pages) of activities for celebrating the traditional holidays of Valentines Day, Halloween, Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving. Birthdays are also included.
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Pennsylvania German Christmas Traditions

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Amish Country News. Many Christmas traditions you're probably unfamiliar with.