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Free Winter reading strategies cultural activities
Winter Holidays Around the World Fact Sheet
The Winter Holidays Around the World Fact sheet is a handy reference for planning your winter lessons, learning centers, and activities. It includes 6 holidays... Bodhi Day, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwaanza, El Día De Los Reyes or Three Kings Day, and Chinese New Year. Each has dates, information, traditions, colors, foods, and symbols. It comes in both color and black and white.
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PreK - 12th
Chinese New Year Activity (FREE)
This FREE Chinese New Year Spy and Count printable is a fun and engaging counting and graphing activity aimed at the lower elementary grades. The activity will help your students practice collating data and creating a bar graph while celebrating the Chinese New Year. Students count the total number of each Chinese New Year symbol and color the corresponding number of squares on the graph. Then, students analyze the graph and answer the questions beneath the graph. This activity is easy to prep -
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K - 2nd
The Grinch Book Companion + Winter + New Years 2023
Reading Comprehension book companion of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Are you looking for some super simple, easy prep book companions for your little learners? These Interactive Distance Learning task cards (Google Slides) are perfect for Black History Month or any SEL lesson! Excellent activity for Reading Comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, phonics, synonyms and rhyme!Illustrated story page for teaching/reviewNew vocabulary words“Snazzy” words student practiceAdaptable Speech Sounds/Sight
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K - 2nd
Christmas Ornament Gift Tags | Student Holiday Craft
If you're looking for a fun (and free) holiday craft for your students to make for their families this year, then look no further! This holiday freebie includes gift tags to place on an ornament that you make with your students and have them give to their parents. The ribbon that you can place inside is measured to be the same height as the child to create a special memory that they can hang up and enjoy for years to come. I have made these with my own children too and they love taking the ribb
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Christmas Special Education Bundle
Holidays Around the World Suitcase Cover FREEBIE
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate the winter holidays together? Help make it a memorable experience for your students with a Holidays Around the World PBL transformation! Holidays Around the World is a great way to keep students engaged in learning throughout the winter months. Your students will LOVE decorating their suitcase cover. Simply print and go or add names to the digital editable version for them. The cover can be added to a brown paper bag or a stapled manila fol
Grades:
K - 3rd
New Year Traditions around the World
UPDATED for New Year's Day 2021!This freebie gives your students a mini-book to read. It explains New Year traditions from all over the world. Students can read through the traditions and then reflect on their own family traditions.
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3rd - 5th
CRAFT PATTERNS: WINTER, HANUKKAH, CHRISTMAS (TEMPLATES)
CRAFT patterns to use with multiple activities.Not only at CHRISTMAS but WINTER, EASTER. Fun for family and friends, too. Make ornaments, decorate wreaths, garlands, paper chains: DECORATE bags, gifts, picture frames, bookmarks, scrapbooks: RECYCLE CHRISTMAS CARDS by laying the pattern on top of card. Makes great gift tags and ROOM DECORATIONS.
Great for 'SHRINKY DINKS.' and MOBILES!
Check Out: PINTEREST: Snowflakes designs/ Snowflake Templates
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Grades:
K - 10th
Quand J'avais Huit Ans Book Companion | French Read Aloud
Are you looking for a meaningful way to discuss Orange Shirt Day in French with your students? Quand J'avais Huit Ans (When I was eight) by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton is a powerful and true story of a residential school survivor who shares what she endured during her experience. I find that this book does the perfect job at both informing my students about life in residential schools and the injustices that took place while also allowing them to make some connections to the
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1st - 8th
Ruth Wakefield: Reading Comprehension Passage | Women's History Month
Through this passage, students will learn about the life and legacy of Ruth Wakefield - the inventor of the beloved chocolate chip cookie.This reading passage is specifically designed to engage and challenge young readers, while also providing them with a fascinating glimpse into the life of a true pioneer in the culinary world. With its easy-to-follow format and engaging writing style, this passage is perfect for use in the classroom or at home.The passage is accompanied by a set of questions t
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2nd - 4th
Holidays Around The World Flip Book
This Holiday Around the World activity includes 2 versions of a flipbook. This is perfect for learning about the different holidays that are celebrated around the world, having interactive fun, and creating a great wall display for the kids and school to see. This book can be used for any holiday study. There are 2 versions included. One for writing down information or one that has options for drawing the information.Take a look at my other December activities:Latkes, Latkes Good To EatHanukkah
Grades:
K - 1st
Spring Reading Comprehension Differentiated | Spring Break
Improve reading skills and learn about the seasons with this Spring reading comprehension resource. Get ready for Spring Break with this no-prep resource. It includes options for different levels of difficulty and is perfect for teaching students to skim and scan for information as well as develop critical thinking skills. The activity includes an unseen non-fiction text and questions that cover literal, inferential, and evaluative comprehension. Both color and black & white versions are inc
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle | Reading Skills | 21 Products
Earth Day Reading Comprehension Differentiated 3 Ways
Improve reading skills and learn about climate change with this Earth Day reading comprehension resource. Get ready for Earth Day with this no-prep resource. It includes options for different levels of difficulty and is perfect for teaching students to skim and scan for information as well as develop critical thinking skills. The activity includes an unseen non-fiction text and questions that cover literal, inferential, and evaluative comprehension. Both color and black & white versions are
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle | Reading Skills | 21 Products
Christmas Around the World: ELA Activities
This is a packet of information and activities that will help your students experience Christmas around the globe. Everything needed to make this an authentic experience is included: plane tickets, passports, map, travel journals, etc.
You will visit:
Australia
Germany
Puerto Rico
Africa
England
Mexico
For each country you will find a page of information, venn diagram, plane tickets, passport stamps, suitcase stickers, word cards, and word searches. You will also find various crafts, snacks, a
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1st - 5th
Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Comprehension Black History Month
Improve reading skills and learn about Black History Month with this Martin Luther King, Jr. reading comprehension resource. This no-prep resource includes options for different levels of difficulty and is perfect for teaching students to skim and scan for information as well as develop critical thinking skills. The activity includes an unseen non-fiction text and questions that cover literal, inferential, and evaluative comprehension. Both color and black & white versions are included for e
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle | Reading Skills | 21 Products
New Year Celebrations Around the World - New Year Traditions Writing Activities
Read about New Year celebrations around the world with this fun (and free!) lesson. With 2 informational texts, 2 activities, and narrative-writing practice, you have everything you need for your students to explore new year traditions in Ethiopia, Iran, the USA, and Spain. Build critical thinking skills and cultural awareness with this great lesson. Here are some ways teachers have used this resource: ✔ Read and discuss where Easter traditions originated from and how they have changed over tim
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2nd - 4th
Colombia Close Reading - South America Reading Passage and Activity
Learn about life and culture in Colombia with this close reading comprehension passage! This engaging close reading passage and comprehension questions will help your students build reading comprehension skills, while they learn about this country in South America!With a detailed lesson plan, reading, and activity, explore Colombia's climate, culture, and geography. Dive into the history that formed Colombia from past to present in this engaging reading passage. Here are some ways teachers have
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3rd - 4th
Free Hanukkah Coloring Card | Winter Holidays Around the World | Hanukkah Craft
Check out our ENTIRE line oF JEWISH CLASSROOM DECOR!Grab this FREE Hanukkah Coloring Card while you teach the winter holidays around the world. It's perfect for early finishers, centers or even to incorporate writing. It's also an engaging activity in Jewish classrooms, Hebrew School or Jewish Day Schools.Check out our Hanukkah Bulletin Board Sets that include matching borders, editable cards, posters and more!https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Jewish-Holidays-Hanukkah-Bulletin-Board-
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PreK - 5th
A Chair For My Mother: Visualization Activity Freebie
If you love the story A Chair For My Mother as much as I do, you will love using it to teach visualization. Grab this freebie and head over to my blog to see how I use it in my classroom.
Grades:
1st - 2nd
April Fools' Day Prank Reading Comprehension | Fake words & Trick Questions
Are you wanting to get your own back on your students on April Fools' Day? This Reading Comprehension Prank could be great trick to play on your class. Students read the passage and answer the questions but there's a twist... there are fake words and trick questions included throughout. The passage is complete nonsense and students will be pulling their hair out trying to define some of the made up words! Have fun pranking!*View the preview before purchasing*Follow us on Instagram: Instagram- Or
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle | Reading Skills | 21 Products
Easter Story Reading Comprehension Differentiated 3 Ways
Improve reading skills and learn about Christianity with this Easter Story reading comprehension resource. Get ready for Easter with this no-prep resource. It includes options for different levels of difficulty and is perfect for teaching students to skim and scan for information as well as develop critical thinking skills. The activity includes an unseen non-fiction text and questions that cover literal, inferential, and evaluative comprehension. Both color and black & white versions are in
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle | Reading Skills | 21 Products
Brazil Country Study Mini Book (Reading Comprehension Context Clues and Craft)
This engaging 16 page informational mini booklet about Brazil is perfect for your 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade class or homeschool students as a basic Brazil country study or reading comprehension center activity. The printable activity dives into enriching vocabulary and solidifies it with a context clue activity. Your Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade students will get excited about diving deeper into the culture with Portuguese greetings, coloring page and a related step by step craft! Th
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3rd - 6th
Diwali Classroom Activities & Classroom Plan
A complete suite of fun activities to do in the classroom for Diwali! Resource includes:1. 5 Days of Diwali in 5 mins - easy/fun video to watch in class2. 5 Days of Diwali to the tunes of 12 Days of Christmas - a catchy and fun song for the little ones!3. A delicious Diwali dessert recipe that kids love assisting with.4. A fun paper craft to make an elegant-looking Diya (Diwali clay lamp).5. Diwali Flashcards that you can print and try for a fun quiz.
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PreK - 3rd
Hanukkah Slides
These slides can be used to teach students about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. These slides were taken from my set called Holidays Around the World that includes slides for 6 major winter holidays, and recommendations for holiday read alouds.
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Free Harmony Day Bookmarks
Colour these cute Harmony Day bookmarks and give as gifts or just for fun!Click HERE to see more Harmony Day themed activities!
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Not Grade Specific
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