Students recognize that the Christmas tree is one symbol of Christmas, then demonstrate their ability to identify symbols. They compare the lightstock (Christmas pyramid) with the Paradise tree and apply their knowledge about the history...

Students investigate the age of trees by analyzing tree rings.  In this dendocronology instructional activity, students examine sample images of tree rings and identify their age by the amount of rings.  Students complete a...

Students discover that the sense of smell helps us to enjoy life and explore unsafe conditions. They smell Christmas by making gingerbread ornaments.

Third graders become familiar with the German pickle, part of the Christmas celebration in Germany. In this German pickle lesson plan, 3rd graders listen to the story of the German pickle and its significance to the German Christmas...

The Star Festival or Tanbata, is a holiday celebrated in Japan every year. People make tanzakus out of paper and hang them on the trees. Pupils will learn about this culturally significant holiday while creating tanzakus of...

Students create light bulb decorations for the holiday season in this Art instructional activity for 4th through 12th grades. Emphasis is placed on creativity and artistic expression. Also a great activity for older students raising...

Students explore folk art and tradition. They work in small groups and produce an essay about folk art or traditions practiced in their community. Students discuss the creation and preservation of a tradition. They discuss various...

Students create a keepsake ornament out of recycled plastic lids and other household items.

Students develop a symbol that represents something they wish to celebrate or include in a celebration of their choosing.