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EASTER FUN
In this coloring worksheet, students are given a line drawing of an Easter egg. Directions are given for which colors to use. Five yes/no questions are asked.
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Halloween
In this holiday activity, students find words that are about the holiday of Halloween. The puzzle is missing the word choices. One should try the links at the bottom of the page.
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Valentines Tag
In this literature instructional activity, students find the words that are about the holiday of Valentines Tag and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Black History Month
In this holiday instructional activity, middle schoolers find the words that are associated with Black History Month and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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MEDIEVAL HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS
In this history activity, students find the words related to the ancient holidays and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Santa- Around The World
In this holidays worksheet, students look for the words related to the holiday of Christmas and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Lil' Leprechaun
In this holiday worksheet, students find the words related to leprechauns and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Thanksgiving Scramble
In this holidays worksheet, students unscramble the letters to create the word and write it in the space provided in the right of the 21 words.
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Celebrate La Posada in Mexico!
Students locate and identify Mexico on a world map. They develop an understanding of celebrating La Posada in Mexico as they listen to a story about the tradition of La Posada. They create a representation of a pointsettia. They act out...
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Hanukkah Game
Learners participate in a game involving their motor skills. With a partner, they are given a menorah and bean bags and they decide who carries the candles. After discussing the history of Hanukkah, they practice their locomotive skills.
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Thanksgiving
Students work together to find and spell Thanksgiving. On a obstacle course, they follow the cones to search for the letters. If they acquire an incorrect letter, they are required to do either push-ups or sit-ups. To end the lesson,...
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Japanese Culture
First graders research information about Japanese people and culture. They read a Japanese story listening for rhyme schemes. They create their own rhyme schemes. They discuss Japanese food and sample rice cakes. They read Haiku and then...
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Everybody Fiesta: A Unit on Hispanic Celebrations
Students study Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and Three Kings Day. They research the holidays on the Internet and write compare/contrast essays. Using Microsoft Word to type their essays, they incorporate images that represent the holidays.
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Children Just Like Me: Celebrations!
Students read literature that is multicultural in order to investigate the types of celebrations that people have in relation to holidays around the world. They can link up with different celebrations looking for similarities to how the...
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The Passover Vs. Fourth of July Debate
Students engage in a debate regarding the Passover vs. Fourth of July holidays for American Jews. They form teams, one for the Fourth of July and one for the Passover and research their topic to build their arguments. After time to...
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Kwanzaa
Learners examine the holiday of Kwanzaa. In groups, they discuss "The Seven Principles" and the history of the holiday. They explore the objects that are used and what they represent. They end the lesson with a discussion of the...
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A Thanksgiving Survey
Learners take a survey then use the information gained from the survey to help plan a typical Thanksgiving dinner for our last day of class. They create a graph which corresponds the the data gathered during interviews.
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Pine Cone Turkeys
Students work together to create pine cone turkeys for the holidays. They practice following instructions and thinking creatively. They share their creations with the class.
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Holidays Around the World
Pupils use the internet to gather information about holidays around the world. They create a calendar with all of the holidays outlined and calculate the percentages of countries who celebrate each one. They design a greeting card to...
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Johnny Appleseed Day Research Activity
Young scholars research the life of Johnny Appleseed. They research a person of their choice and create a holiday for them. They share their new holiday with the class.
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Celebrating the Day of the Dead
Students explore the artwork of the Indo-Hispanic holiday of Day of the Dead. They view images, define key vocabulary terms, and plan and create a two- and three-dimensional sculptural figure.
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Culture Differences
Sixth graders research and collect data about different holidays celebrated in Taiwan. In groups, they discuss what they have learned and discuss differences between eastern and western culture.
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Twelve Days of Christmas Dancercise
Students participate in a dance routine set to the song The Twelve Days of Christmas. They monitor their heart rate and learn a new song.
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Graphing Favorite Holidays
Students create spreadsheets and bar graphs based on results of survey of favorite holidays.