Christmas Themed Links
****Note: These lessons have been compiled using various free resources. I am not the author of the links or handouts unless stated to be an Only Passionately Curious original. Enjoy!****
Lesson- Santa Claus
- S is for Santa (Handwriting)- An Only Passionately Curious original
- The history of Santa Claus –Who is St. Nicholas? (History)
- Write a letter to Santa (Language Arts)
- Find the north pole on a map (Geography) research the north pole.
Lesson- Snowflakes
- Make snowflakes out of coffee filters (symmetry)
- If you have snow outside- play! Look at the snowflakes falling on your jacket to see their shapes. (nature studies)
- All about snowflakes (science)
http://www.christmastrees.on.ca/vtfsite/vtfmain.html
Lesson- The Grinch
- This link includes crafts, activities and a teacher’s guide to comparing the film and original versions of the story (crafts, language arts)
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/dr-seuss-birthday/printables/grinch-stole-christmas.html
Lesson- Trim the Tree
- Christmas Countdown Chain (Patterns)- Make an ABA or ABC pattern Christmas countdown chain out of construction paper. Directions: cut strips of paper in 2 or 3 colors totaling the number of days left until Christmas. Have the child assemble the chain in the order of a pattern. Use to count down the days until Christmas.
- Christmas tree puppet (Craft) from Scholastic
- Activities for Trimming your Tree-
Have the child sort ornaments, by size, color, type. (sorting)
Count ornaments of like colors (counting)
String Popcorn (small motor skills) - Trim a tree treasure hunt from Scholastic
- Virtual Christmas Tree Farm– Learn history of Christmas trees, types of Christmas trees and how Christmas trees grow! (History and Science)
Lesson- Gingerbread
- Gingerbread House (Patterns)- Make gingerbread houses using graham crackers and frosting. Use gumdrops and other candies to make ABA or ABC patterns as decoration on the houses.
- Gingerbread cut out cookies (cooking and math- try dividing or doubling)
Extra Fun
Holiday Trivia from Scholastic
Christmas Coloring Pages
Holiday word find from Scholastic
Nightly Read-Aloud
Free ebook: A Christmas Carol