Curated OER
Holidays, Christmas-Part 2
In this foreign language worksheet, students select the correct word from a pair of given alternatives. All of the 10 sentences are about Christmas. Students are directed to select the most natural sounding choice.
Curated OER
Holidays; Valentine's Day
In this foreign language worksheet, students select the best choice from two options to fill in blanks in eleven sentences. Each sentence is about Valentine's day.
Curated OER
Cookie Sharing
Students create a cookie that is inspired by their holidays. They write a paragraph explaining why the shape represents their holiday.
Curated OER
Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Webquest
Pupils choose a country to research. They incorporate a graphic organizer like Kidspiration/Inspiration to plan their research. Students create a presentation using Keynote or an Apple works table to present their information to the class.
Curated OER
St. Patrick's Day Crossword Puzzle
In this Saint Patrick's Day worksheet, learners complete a 12 word crossword puzzle, using clues about St. Patrick's day to complete the puzzle.
Curated OER
ESL Holiday Lesson: World Tai Chi Day
In this ESL holiday activity, students read or listen to a passage about World Tai Chi Day, then complete a variety of activities related to the passage.
Other
Why Christmas: Christmas Traditions and Customs
Find out how the history of various Christmas traditions and customs started, how they are celebrated, and what they represent and mean. Included are facts about Boxing Day, Advent, holly & ivy, Christmas cards, mince pies, and lots...
Other
Why Christmas: Christmas Traditions and Customs: Kwanzaa
Learn all about the holiday of Kwanzaa which celebrates African and African-American culture and history each December.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: My Family and Me Bingo: Pre K and K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week, celebrate what makes you and your family special!
Other
Chinavista: Bun Festival in Cheung Chau
At this site from Chinavista, you can read about the history, tradition, and celebration of the Peaceful Taoist Sacrificial Ceremony, better known as The Bun Festival. It takes place on Cheung Chau, an island situated southwest of Hong...
How Stuff Works
How Stuff Works: How Australian Traditions Work
Information about the traditions and customs of Australia, along with some history, a look at aboriginal culture, Australian lingo, and foods unique to Australia.
Other
German Culture: Wedding Traditions From Germany
An overview of the traditions and unique celebrations associated with weddings in Germany.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Holidays and Celebrations Thanksgiving
Children will learn about the similarities and differences between holidays they celebrate and other students in our building celebrate. They will compare and contrast cultures, traditions, foods, clothing, music, etc. of Thanksgiving...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Let's Party!
Learn about family traditions and customs of celebrations at home and around the world.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Celebrating Fall
Explore the autumn scene while learning math, literacy, and science at the same time! These fall-themed resources highlight ways to make traditional fall activities - like visiting the apple orchard, going on nature hikes, and collecting...
Museum of Science
Museum of Science and Industry: Christmas Traditions in Germany
A look at how Christmas and its holiday traditions are celebrated in Germany.
Other
Your Irish: Celebrating Easter Traditions in Ireland
A short description of the traditions of Easter in Ireland.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Explore Wedding Traditions
A lesson plan that gives young children the opportunity to learn about weddings and to experience different wedding traditions. Includes ideas for making props and role-playing wedding ceremonies and celebrations.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lesson Plan: Celebrating Family Traditions
This lesson helps students explore the traditions that their families have. Students discuss that there are many types of families, complete questionnaires about their families' traditions with a parent or guardian, and create a family...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Celebrate Cultures
[Free Registration/Login Required] This interactive flipchart explores various cultures, traditions, and symbols. The flipchart contains assessment tools.
American University
American University: Fourth of July Celebrations Database
This database was begun in 1995 by James Heintze, Librarian at American University in Washington, D.C. Its purpose is to bring together in one source selected examples of Fourth of July celebrations that have occurred throughout our...
Other
Japan National Tourism: Japanese Traditional Annual Events
Get to know the many holidays and events celebrated throughout Japan each year. Use this interactive map of Japan's regions along with a monthly list of celebrations. Click to access detailed information and photos of each special day.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: And You Shall Tell Your Children
Even in the midst of the horror of the Holocaust, the Jewish people kept their religious traditions. "Walk" through this online exhibit and view how they celebrated Passover before, during, and after the Holocaust.