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Why Are Celebrations Important?
Young scholars complete a variety of activities in their study of Chinese culture. They explore the Chinese New Year, zodiac, calligraphy, dragon kites, lanterns, games, and songs among others.
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Shamrock Man
Students create "Shamrock Men" using construction paper, pre-cut patterns, glue, and scissors in this lesson that celebrates St. Patrick's Day. The lesson was originally create for a Special Education class but could be adapted for...
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Total English Upper Intermediate: Obligations and Explanations
In this expressing obligations and can do statements, students correct the mistakes in 8 sentences and then choose 2 items listed and explain how to do them.
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Gerund or Infinitive?
In this gerund or infinitive worksheet, students complete the sentences with either the gerund or infinitive version of words. Students choose the correct word for 22 sentences.
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Wh- Questions and to Be
In this wh questions and to be worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the correct question words and the correct form of "to be" in sentences. Students complete 30 sentences.
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ESL: Continuous Affirmative/Present Simple
In this ESL verb tense activity, students read about simple present and present continuous tense, then use correct verb forms to fill in blanks in sentences.
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Disaster Strikes
Learners examine the devastation caused by the tsunami of 2005. In this current events lesson, students consider the effects of natural disasters as they research tsunamis and the worldwide response to the December 26, 2005 tsunami....
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Eat and Be Merry - Planning a Mexican Posada
Students plan their own fiesta. They study information about a "posada"
and explain the significance of a pi??ata. Afterwards, they construct a pi??ata to be used for end-of-unit party. in addition, they read a story and answer questions...
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Breaking News English: Britain's Sick Day Culture
In this English worksheet, students read "Britain's Sick Day Culture," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Idea Generator
Second graders listen to a story about gift giving and letter writing and generate a class list of presents they have received.
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Shamrock Puppy
Students create small "Shamrock Puppies" using colored construction paper, crayons, and glue in this pre-Kindergarten lesson celebrating St. Patrick's Day. The lesson includes a resource link where printable patterns can be found.
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Community Celebrations
Sixth graders are introduced to cultural history and diversity that is present in the community in which they live by examining secular and sacred celebrations. Students create scrapbooks to chronicle their family's celebrations.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Christmas Teaching Theme
Looking for resources to enhance teaching a unit on Christmas spend some time perusing the many worksheets, activities, lesson plans and more provided by Teachnology.
Math Drills
Math Drills: Christmas Math Worksheets
Download these free worksheets to sharpen your math skills. These Christmas-themed math worksheets focus on topics such as multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, patterns, counting, ordering, fractions, and word problems.
Teachnology
Teachnology: December Holidays for Teachers
Looking for resources to add to teaching or learning about the holidays in December? Check out all the worksheets, activities, lesson plans and more offered by Teachnology.
NWT Literacy Council
Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Literacy Activities for Holidays [Pdf]
'Literacy Activities for Holidays' is an extensive collection (150 pages) of activities for celebrating the traditional holidays of Valentines Day, Halloween, Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving. Birthdays are also included.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Describe Christmas or Other Holiday
Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing the Christmas and other holiday traditions. Uses a variety of tenses. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers...
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Winter Holidays
The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive & printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this one is Winter Holidays.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: How to Wrap the Perfect Christmas Present
Learn how to wrap and gift your family and friends with beautiful presents for the holidays.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Christmas and Holiday Traditions
This page offers a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 22 vocabulary words pertaining to Christmas and Holiday Traditions. It also provides an extensive Vocabulary Word List for Christmas (354 words).
Other
Kiddy House: All About Christmas Kids and Teachers
Check out this awesome secular Christmas resource. This site offers songs, customs, themes and more.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science and Industry: Chicago: Christmas Around the World and Holidays
This interactive museum will help students explore Christmas traditions, trees specifically, from around the world.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: All About the Holidays
We celebrate many holidays but have you ever wondered how the tradition began? Find out through a collection of short, fun and informative videos about Christmas, Columbus Day, Halloween, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, President's Day, Ramadan,...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Christmas
Join the characters from the Arthur stories and PBS TV series as they celebrate different holidays. Five cartoons with brief accompanying text take children through Christmas.