Students create snowflake similes, Kwanzaa plaques, menorah banners, and more for the month of December. For this December activities lesson plan, students also analyze characters in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

In this reading and following directions worksheet, students read directions to make a two-sided ornament choosing a rocking horse, jester, or Menorah. Students create 1 ornament.

Learn about different holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, La Posada, by listening to stories. After reading about each holiday, they participate in a discussion and complete a fun activity.

Students draw and label pictures about holiday customs and traditions from their countries.