Free Christmas, Chanukah, & Kwanzaa Activities

Unwrap the Magic of the Nutcracker! Are you ready to transform your classroom into a winter wonderland? Our Nutcracker Teaching Guide is your ultimate guide to bringing the magic of this beloved ballet to life! Whether you've been teaching The Nutcracker for years or just starting your Nutcracker journey with students, this comprehensive resource is packed full of helpful reference points.

Brand new to The Nutcracker? These reference pages will give you the information you need to confidently share this Christmas classic with students in your classroom or homeschool! We've included three pages of reference for characters, settings, and dancers - and also a page of answers to common questions your students may have.

Dive deep into the enchanting world of the Nutcracker with:

• Character Close-Ups: Get to know Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and more with detailed character profiles.
• Scene-Stealing Settings: Explore the magical Land of Sweets, the Stahlbaum's home at Christmas, and other captivating locations.
• Dance Delights: Uncover the secrets of the Waltz of the Snowflakes, the Arabian Dance, and other iconic performances.
• Question and Answer Corner: Find quick answers to common Nutcracker queries and spark engaging classroom discussions.

With the Nutcracker Teaching Guide, you'll have a treasure trove of information at your fingertips. Use it to introduce the ballet to students or deepen their understanding and connection to this timeless connection. We hope this resource helps you create magical and unforgettable Nutcracker experiences!

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Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

This is a free social skills lesson focused on gift exchange. My Easy Social Skills Holiday lessons to explore and discuss each area to the best of your student’s ability. Students in your class will gain  a basic understanding of each other's likes and dislikes, as well as practicality in helping them learn how to thoughtfully choose gifts that reflect consideration, kindness and practicality. This Social Skills lesson is also perfect for Theory of mind and/ or Social problem solving.

You have to give this medical-themed 'Elf on the Shelf' idea a try with your students - it's such a fun and engaging way to get them excited about learning! Imagine the look on their faces when they come into the classroom and see the elf dressed up as a doctor, carefully examining a sick stuffed animal. Or how about the elf sitting at a tiny desk, diligently filling out patient charts and records?

The possibilities are endless - you could have the elf wrapped up in bandages, mixing 'potions' in a mini pharmacy, or even performing a toy surgery. And the best part is, you can use simple, everyday items to create these whimsical scenes. A toy stethoscope, some beakers, and a few stuffed animals are really all you need to bring the elf to life in these medical settings.

Not only is it a great way to get your students giggling and sparking their imagination, but it also provides a wonderful opportunity to teach them about different healthcare roles and medical concepts. Imagine the elf checking a toy's temperature or listening to its heartbeat - your students will be captivated and eager to learn more.

Plus, you can tie it into all sorts of lessons. Have the elf write out prescriptions, performing surgery , or even research medical information on a tiny toy computer. The educational possibilities are endless!

Trust me, your students are going to love coming in every morning to see what the elf is doing today. It's such a simple yet magical way to engage them and make learning feel like pure fun. Give it a try - I guarantee you and your class will have a blast with the medical-themed 'Elf on the Shelf' adventures!"

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✏️The holiday season is a great time to teach about different cultures, traditions and religions. Celebrate Kwanzaa in your classroom with these low prep clip / task cards, while learning number recognition, counting, one-to-one correspondence, and fine motor skills!

✏️Students will enjoy identifying the picture on each task card, counting the number of objects, and placing a clip on the number to show their answer.

✏️You can swap out the clothespins for other manipulatives like mini erasers, pom poms, bingo chips, cubes, play dough, or even dry erase markers!

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⭐️Great for math centers, sub tub, or extra practice at home for your preschool, kindergarten, or 1st grade learners!

⭐️Print task cards onto card stock, cut, and laminate for extra durability.

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☑ feast (Karamu)

☑ ears of corn (mahindi)

☑ seven candles (mishumaa saba)

☑ pullover robe (Kaflan)

☑ goblet drum (djembe)

☑ mask 1 (gle)

☑ mask 2 (gle)

☑ fritters (accras)

☑ yams (nyami)

☑ okras (ki ngombo)

☑ straw mat (mkeka)

☑ crops (mazao)

☑ Kwanzaa flag (bendera)

☑ Africa

☑ unity symbol (umoja)

☑ unity cup (kikombe cha umoja)

☑ self-determination symbol (Kujichagulia)

☑ collective work & responsibility symbol (ujima)

☑ cooperative economics symbol (ujamaa)

☑ purpose symbol (nia)

☑ creativity symbol (kuumba)

☑ faith symbol (imani)

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Bring holiday cheer into your classroom or home with this engaging Christmas Tree Maze & Crossword Puzzle Activity! for elementary students. Ideal for festive fun, winter break, or seasonal learning, this resource will keep kids entertained, learning, and excited for Christmas!

These second-grade Christmas-themed writing prompts are perfect for in-class work, additional worksheets for early finishers, or an easy way to get your students warmed up to writing.

This resource includes:

✏ 5 Christmas-themed holiday free-write writing prompts

✏ No prep! Simply print and then distribute. 

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It's Christmas time in the city! Let's celebrate Christmas with so much fun.

This freebie will allow you to play charades with your students, your kiddos, or even your family. Have fun revisiting this classic game with a twist.

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This low prep counting by 10s activity book is the perfect way for students to practice skip counting! These Christmas/holiday books are digital and printable, easy to use yet fun and engaging for students with Google Slides™ & Seesaw™ versions included! Students will count skip count cookies to practice counting by tens to 100!

This Set includes:

I Can Count by Tens (I see 20 cookies.) includes numbers up to 100

1 book with 3 versions for easy differentiation

- a book with dots for students to be able to practice 1 to 1

- a book with traceable numbers for students to practice numeral writing from 1-10

- a book without numbers for students to practice counting and writing numbers in

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• a black and white PDF version with 2 books to a page
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• color Google Slides™ version of each book WITH audio*

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• A Reference page to see which skills and sight words are addressed in each book
• A Parents Tips page with an editable version included

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Variouss army vehicles for coloring Learn about and color tanks, helicopters, trucks, and other important military vehicles used by the army, Immerse yourself in the world of the army and imagine yourself as a soldier, patrolling the battlefield in a tank or flying a helicopter.

Perfect for ages -6-12 interested in the army or are fascinated by different types of vehicles.

Design Santa a new sleigh! Let your students imaginations run wild with this simple but fun Christmas activity!

Enhance your students' understanding of Kwanzaa with this engaging Kwanzaa Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions resource! Perfect for the classroom, this product provides a detailed nonfiction passage that introduces the history, principles, and traditions of Kwanzaa.

Accompanied by six thought-provoking questions, this resource encourages meaningful discussions and helps students develop critical thinking skills.

Whether used for group activities, classroom discussions, or individual assessments, this two-page PDF is designed to captivate young learners while meeting educational standards.

Key Features:

• 1-page nonfiction reading passage about Kwanzaa
• 6 comprehension questions to assess understanding
• Ideal for Grades K-2, suitable for other elementary levels
• 8.5 x 11-inch format for easy printing and use
• Perfect for December and cultural heritage lessons

This versatile resource is excellent for celebrating Kwanzaa while also incorporating themes of diversity and cultural awareness. Download now to provide your students with a meaningful and educational learning experience!

A variety of winter images for children to color. Can be pasted onto construction paper, cut out, and hung for classroom displays. 24 black and white images include: candles, hollies, winter scenes, wreaths, snowmen, sledding, animals, etc... (No religious symbols). Wintertime fun!

Holiday Wish List!

Students will write what they want, need, will wear, and will read for the holidays.

Cute Winter Coloring Pages for Toddler Girls and Boys!

Help your little ones celebrate Winter season with this big coloring pages that is perfect for little hands. Easy to color designs help to build fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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This is a free preview of the Christmas play script - Holly the Christmas Elf. The full play script is available for just $5.50 by following the link below:

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A funny Christmas play that revolves around Holly the Elf. After being accidentally taken to the North Pole one Christmas Eve, she stayed until adulthood and grew up thinking she was an elf herself. One day she found out she was a human, and decided to go and visit her biological father.

On arrival she wasn’t welcomed by her father but soon the family grew to like Holly, and she also found a boyfriend. But then everything changed when she fell out with her father and she decided to leave.

However, as she was walking alone, she heard a crash; when she went to investigate, she noticed it was her good friend, Santa. Her family catch up with her and together they all manage to lift Christmas spirit and power Santa’s sleigh.

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There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 21 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too for up to 30 students. The play is around 40-50 minutes long.

I hope you have fun with it, my class had a ball!

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Sort between word families with this Christmas tree themed sorting center. Print the trees and ornaments on card stock. Laminate the pieces for durability. Students will sort the ornaments onto the correct tree. There is a page included for students to record their sorting. This product is available in color and in black and white. This is a freebie sample of the ornament sorting centers. The following word families are available in this free packet: -all -aw -ow -own If you like this Freebie, be sure to check out my other vowel sorting sets! Christmas Ornament Long A Word Family Sort (AGE/AKE/ALE/AME/APE/ATE) Christmas Ornament Long A Word Family Sort (ADE/AIL/AIM/AVE/AY) Christmas Ornament Long E Word Family Sort (EACH/EAL/EAM/EAN/EAT/ECK/EEP/EET) Christmas Ornament Long I Word Family Sort (IDE/IGHT/IKE/IND/IME/INE/ITE/IVE) Christmas Ornament Long O Word Family Sort (OAT/OKE/OLD/OLE/ONE/OPE/OTE/OW) Christmas Ornament Long U Word Family Sort (EW/OOL/OOM/OON/OOT/UE/UNE/UTE) Christmas Ornament CVC Short A Word Family Sort (AT/AM/AG/AD/AP/AN) Christmas Ornament Short A Word Family Sort (AB/ACK/AMP/AND/ANG/ANT/ASH/ASK/ATCH) Christmas Ornament Short E Word Family Sort (ECK/ED/ELL/ELT/EN/END/ENT/EST/ET) Christmas Ornament Short I Word Family Sort (ID/IG/ILL/IN/IP/IT) Christmas Ornament Short I Word Family Sort (ICK/ING/ISH/IST/ITCH) Christmas Ornament Short O Word Family Sort (OB/OCK/OD/OG/OP/OSS/OT) Christmas Ornament Short U Word Family Sort (UB/UCK/UG/UMP/UN/UNG/UNK/USH/UT)

Do your kids need a brain break on the weeks leading up to Christmas break? Do they need some inspiration for writing? This 26-page Christmas coloring book includes a cover and 25 coloring pages. Use these pages for early finishers, indoor recess, parties, writing prompts and more!

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French Noël Mots Mêlés - French Christmas Word Search

This no prep NOËL - CHRISTMAS word search is a fun way to teach your students seasonal vocabulary and is a perfect resource to use in immersion, core or homeschool curriculums. If you download this free resource please take a moment to leave feedback. Check out all of my Christmas resources for the French classroom here.

Included:

1 word search puzzle

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French Noël Mots Mêlés - French Christmas Word Search

This low prep, Christmas vocabulary bingo is adaptable to a variety of learners and a great way to reinforce vocabulary skills. Fun resource for special educators, ESL teachers, early childhood teachers, and speech language pathologists.

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✔️ 10 Ready-to-Print and Play Bingo Boards

✔️ 20 Visual Supports/Calling Cards

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Simply print and use or for multiple uses, laminate for durability.

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