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The Twelve Days of Christmas

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Fourth graders investigate the holidays by performing a song with their class.  In this Christmas lesson, 4th graders recite some of their favorite Christmas songs and read the lyrics to the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Students collaborate with their class and sing the classic holiday song.

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the twelve days of christmas, christmas, Holidays

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christmas activity, holiday music, the twelve days of christmas, english language arts
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Grade
4th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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1 hr
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