Curated OER
Valentine
In this holiday worksheet, students find the words that are related to the holiday of Valentine's Day. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
CHINESE NEW YEAR: RESEARCH
In this research worksheet, students first write two questions about Chinese New Year. They then do research on their own. Finally, students write an essay containing facts they discovered.
Curated OER
Sham "rocking" Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are related to Ireland and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
The Best of Times March Puzzle
In this holiday worksheet, students find the words in the puzzle related to St. Patrick's Day and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
Whimsical Wooden Santa
Students create wooden Santas using small blocks of wood, paint, holiday materials, doll hair, glue, and berry leaves in this Holiday art lesson for the elementary classroom. The lesson includes resource links and a finished example of...
Curated OER
Christmas tips
Students integrate a wide variety of Christmas themes within this lesson. They research the background to the history of this holiday. Students create Christmas cards, crossword puzzles and write creative stories on their special...
Curated OER
Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Webquest
Students 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...
Curated OER
Ramadan
Students investigate the Muslim month of fasting and festivities which occurs between September 24 and October 23 called Ramadan. They complete a pre-quiz, a reading task, a listening task, and a research project about their own religion.
Curated OER
Christmas
Students study the topics and vocabulary associated with the Christmas holiday in the UK. They examine how the holiday is celebrated in other countries and read about what Christmas means to people of the UK. They write an original...
Curated OER
Thanksgiving: Traditions
Students investigate the traditions and history around Thanksgiving. They divide into groups and research specific aspects of the holiday. Students then share their findings with the rest of the class. They also complete crafts,...
Curated OER
Chanukah Scavenger Hunt
Students complete a Chanukah-themed scavenger hunt using Internet resources. They access a variety of Websites and save graphics and text on a disc. Students also create a picture using a program on a Chanukah-themed Website.
Curated OER
Holiday: Christmas Games and Crafts
Students 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.
Curated OER
Christmas Traditions in America
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.
Curated OER
Easter
Students access a variety of Easter themed websites. They play online games and complete Easter puzzles and create Easter crafts. They solve egg related math problems.
Curated OER
Groundhog Day
Students access a variety of Groundhog Day themed websites. They locate information about the history of Groundhog Day and why we celebrate it. They read about Punxsutawney Phil and groundhogs and play interactive games.
Curated OER
Halloween and Day of the Dead
Students access a variety of Halloween and Day of the Dead themed websites. They locate information on the history of America's Halloween celebration and Mexico's Day of the Dead. They compare and contrast the two holidays and read scary...
Curated OER
Presidents Day
Learners access a variety of Presidents Day themed websites. They locate the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln, biographies, timelines, memorials and documents written by both men.
Curated OER
Thanksgiving
Students access a variety of Thanksgiving themed websites. They locate information on the Pilgrims and Native Americans. They examine Squanto, the Wampanoag Tribe, Samoset and the history of Thanksgiving.
Curated OER
Fitness Santa
Pupils draw Santa involved in activities that they think would keep him fit as an assessment activity.
Curated OER
The Laser Spider Web
Pupils create a supersized spider web using yarn. They weave the yarn over and under an existing web to create a new design.
Curated OER
Old Fashioned Christmas Toy
Students create an old fashioned toy that explains stored, potential and movement energy.