$5 - $10 Elementary School Christmas, Chanukah, & Kwanzaa Lesson (by date, oldest first)

Right in time for your Christmas instrumentalists, we present to you Mariah Carey's smash hit All I Want For Christmas is You - REMIX for BUCKET DRUMMING!

There are eight all-color coded slides along with the form identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are grouped 3x + 1x with a few 2 and 4 measure repeats). Then, apply it to drums!

All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)

The track is INCLUDED with this one, so no need to search it off of YouTube

Have fun with this and let us know how it goes!

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This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to 12th graders. Modifications can be made as needed.

A fun and exciting Christmas holiday geography project to engage students in learning about winter holidays and traditions around the world. Implement this activity days prior to Christmas break to keep your students motivated and learning. Make every moment a teaching moment!

Through this lesson, students will catch a glimpse into the life of another child, discovering how the winter holiday season is celebrated within their culture/country—whether it is Christmas, Kwanza, Ramadan, Hanukkah, or other winter holidays. Students will be introduced to various ways of life, from South America to Europe to Africa, and will gain an understanding of each winter tradition and celebration.

Students will Adopt a Friend for the holiday Kwanza/ Ramadan / Hanukkah season and will explore ways of life during the holiday season.

Note: (1) This is a research project. Will need a zip file reader to open the file.

WHAT IT INCLUDES

• Detailed Teacher Instructions
• Suggested Introduction Videos (optional for lesson)
• 9 Pages of Christmas Ornaments Reproducible (For Tree)
• A Word File With Editable Ornaments
• Christmas Ornament Reproducible Activity Sheet
• Christmas Ornaments Reproducible (With Writing Lines)
• Grading Rubric

Note: This lesson calls for the instructor to supply an artificial tree or cut a large human-sized tree out of butcher paper. Although, this activity can be modified so that the tree is not necessary.

(TO EDIT THE EDITABLE ORNAMENTS, CLICK ON THE TEXT BOX INSIDE EACH ORNAMENT AND ADD THE NAME, GENDER AND COUNTRY OF THE FRIEND/CHILD. )

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Save 20% on this product featuring a set of my best-selling task cards and corresponding powerpoint presentation that prompt students to identify the figurative language in their favorite Christmas songs!

This fun and colorful set of 32 task cards and 38-slide powerpoint presentation is the perfect resource for the holiday season. Each card and slide feature lines from popular Christmas songs for students to practice identifying figurative language devices. Your students will love seeing how many of their favorite Christmas songs are brimming with figurative language!

Powerpoint and cards cover:

• Metaphor
• Simile
• Hyperbole
• Oxymoron
• Idiom
• Personification
• Onomatopoeia
• Allusion
• Alliteration

Product also includes directions, a colorful student answer sheet, and answer key for teachers.

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⭐Figurative Language in Christmas Songs - 32 Task Cards

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Follow the Wise Men as They Seek the King!
This engaging Bible lesson and activity pack will lead kids through the story of the Wise Men who followed the star to worship King Jesus. With 49 pages of Bible lesson books, hands-on activities, interactive play, and no-prep printables, this resource is perfect for teaching about the first Christmas.

This is a PERFECT Christmas resource for:

• Sunday School Teachers – Bible lesson and activities
• Homeschool Teachers – Morning basket enrichment
• Christian School Teachers – Bible lessons and Christmas activities

What’s Included (49 Pages Total):--->

✨Bible Lesson Book (Teacher Edition)
Full-sized, colorful, large-print pages for easy reading aloud. The lesson covers:

• Introducing Jesus as King
• The Wise Men seeing the star and asking Herod where the newborn King is
• The Wise Men traveling to Bethlehem, guided by Micah's prophecy
• Following the star to find Jesus as a child
• Bringing gifts and worshipping Jesus as King
• Continuing theme Jesus is King!

✨Extras for the Lesson:

• Prayer: A short, sweet prayer for the class.
  Discussion Questions: A list of thoughtful questions to deepen learning.
  Original Song: A simple, easy-to-learn song about the Wise Men’s journey, set to a familiar tune.
• Bonus Reading: The Gifts of the Magi
  A special section on the meaning and significance of the gifts the Wise Men brought to Jesus.

✨Bible Lesson Mini Student Book (Student Edition)
An abbreviated, black-and-white version of the lesson for students to color and take home, or to use in small groups.

**✨Wise Men No-Prep Printables: (**All with a Wise Men and star theme):

• Coloring Sheet: A picture of the Wise Men with Bible verses for children to color.
• Word Search: Find key words from the lesson in this word search.
• Cut & Paste Activity: Guide the Wise Men to the house where Jesus is.
• Maze: Help the Magi follow the star through a fun maze.
• Phonics Practice: Learn the letter “K” for King—tracing and writing practice.
• Shapes Activity: Trace and color stars from the lesson.
• Math Activity: Practice tracing and writing the number 3 for the three Wise Men.
• Write the Verse: Trace and write the Bible verse from the lesson.
• Writing Prompt: After hearing the lesson, students respond to the story with two writing prompts (available in two formats).

✨The Magi Seek the King Play Along
Cut out a starry sky scene and use stick puppets of the Wise Men to reenact their journey following the star. This interactive activity can be used during the lesson or as a role-play.

✨Jesus is King Dip and Dab Craft
A fun Q-tip painting craft where students dip and dab to create the words “King” for Jesus or paint stars from the lesson. Multiple design options are provided for creative play.

✨Original Song
A simple, rhyming song set to a familiar tune to help littles remember the lesson. It comes on a decorated poster for easy classroom use or for display.

✨Music Playlist
A list of great children’s music, contemporary Christian songs, worship songs, and hymns about the Wise Men and Jesus as King. Use it for worship, sing-alongs, or background music during lesson time.

Teach help your little ones learn about the greatest King of all—Jesus!

Thank you and Happy Teaching!

**Please Note**

This is only PART 3 in the Christmas Story.

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⭐No Fluff, Just Bible Truths!

I’m committed to providing Bible stories told in a simple, child-friendly way, with no unnecessary fillers—just pure Biblical truths. Watch your little ones grow in their faith and excitement for God's Word!

Thank you and HAPPY TEACHING!

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I hope this resource is a wonderful addition to your Bible lessons and that it inspires you and your children!

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I have many more Bible Lessons you may want to check out! Here is a list and links to some of my best selling & most loved Bible Lessons!

The Holy Trinity

Days of Creation

I am Wonderfully Made

God is Love

This resource one of the lessons in my series called: Bible Lessons for Littles! Each packet teaches the Bible Lesson through Reading, Writing, Playing, Creating and Singing! They are well thought out in hopes that you will begin to see the light bulbs go off as littles begin understanding the Bible and grow in their faith & love for God. You can buy ALL of the lessons (and get all future resources for FREE!) for a discount of over 40 % off by downloading the Bible Lessons For Littles Mega Growing Bundle!

Please Honor my Hard work and Dedication to Children’s Ministry and Primary Education by Respecting The Copyright after your purchase All Content is Copyright to Kaylor Creations. This is for single classroom use only. If it is going to be used in multiple classrooms, you need to buy additional licenses. Please do not post, email or copy this to anyone for free. Please direct them to my store to purchase for themselves.

Celebrate Jesus: The Greatest Gift Ever Given!
Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with this Bible lesson and activity pack, designed to teach children about the birth of Jesus. Through an engaging Bible story, a fun game, a creative craft, and no-prep printables, young learners will experience the wonder of the first Christmas.

This is a PERFECT Christmas resource for:

• Sunday School Teachers – Bible lesson and activities
• Homeschool Teachers – Morning basket enrichment
• Christian School Teachers – Bible lessons and Christmas activities

What’s Included: (50 pages total)--->

✨Bible Lesson Book (Teacher Edition)
This full-sized, large-print lesson book is perfect for read-alouds. It takes students through:

• Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem
• The angels’ announcement to the shepherds
• The shepherds visiting baby Jesus and sharing the news
• Jesus’ dedication at the temple in Jerusalem
• Simeon and Anna meeting baby Jesus
• Concludes with the powerful message of Jesus as the greatest gift ever given.

✨Extras for the Lesson:

• Prayer: A short, sweet prayer to share with the kids.
• Discussion Questions: A selection of questions to help reinforce key points from the lesson.
• Original Song: A simple, catchy song set to a familiar tune to help children remember the lesson.

✨Mini Bible Lesson Book (Student Edition)
A simplified version of the lesson in black and white—perfect for take-home use or small groups.

✨No-Prep Printables (Baby Jesus/ Nativity Theme):

• 3 beautifully illustrated coloring sheets with Bible verses
• "Write the Verse": Practice tracing a Bible verse from the lesson
• Word Search: Find key words from the story
• Maze: Guide the shepherd through the maze to reach baby Jesus
• Phonics: Learn the beginning sounds for "Savior"
• Math Activities: Focus on the number 12 (for December is the 12th month); Shapes- Find and trace the shapes in the Nativity images
• Writing Prompts: Reflect on the lesson with a writing prompt

✨Nativity Finger Puppet Play
Cut out finger puppets and use them to act out the story—perfect for engaging kids during the lesson or for role-playing afterward.

✨Nativity Scene Craft
Create your own Nativity scene using cut-out images. You can also use magnets for a fun, interactive experience.

✨Baby Jesus Craft
Use cut-outs and craft sticks to make a manger for baby Jesus—an easy and fun hands-on activity.

✨Original Song Poster
A decorated poster featuring the lyrics of the original song—great for teaching the song to the class or displaying in the room.

✨Music Playlist
A curated list of kids' music, contemporary Christian songs, worship songs, and hymns about baby Jesus. Use it to lead worship, sing along, or play in the background during activities

**Note: This is Part 2 of the Christmas story. Be sure to check out the full Christmas Story Bundle for all lessons!

⭐No Fluff, Just Bible Truths!
I’m committed to providing Bible stories told in a simple, child-friendly way, with no unnecessary fillers—just pure Biblical truths. Watch your little ones grow in their faith and excitement for God's Word!

Thank you and HAPPY TEACHING!

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Please check out the PREVIEW to see samples of all of the above.

I hope this resource is a wonderful addition to your Bible lessons and that it inspires you and your children!

Click HERE to follow me and stay up to date on all future Kaylor Creations resources!

I have many more Bible Lessons you may want to check out! Here is a list and links to some of my best selling & most loved Bible Lessons!

The Holy Trinity

Days of Creation

I am Wonderfully Made

God is Love

This resource one of the lessons in my series called: Bible Lessons for Littles! Each packet teaches the Bible Lesson through Reading, Writing, Playing, Creating and Singing! They are well thought out in hopes that you will begin to see the light bulbs go off as littles begin understanding the Bible and grow in their faith & love for God. You can buy ALL of the lessons (and get all future resources for FREE!) for a discount of over 40 % off by downloading the Bible Lessons For Littles Mega Growing Bundle!

Please Honor my Hard work and Dedication to Children’s Ministry and Primary Education by Respecting The Copyright after your purchase All Content is Copyright to Kaylor Creations. This is for single classroom use only. If it is going to be used in multiple classrooms, you need to buy additional licenses. Please do not post, email or copy this to anyone for free. Please direct them to my store to purchase for themselves.

Ignite the Wonder of the First Christmas with Mary and Joseph!
Introduce kids to the beginnings of the Nativity story with this engaging Bible lesson and activity pack. Your children will explore the story of Mary, Joseph, and their journey to Bethlehem through a captivating lesson book, fun game, hands-on craft, and no-prep printables.

This is a PERFECT Christmas resource for:

• Sunday School Teachers – Bible lesson and activities
• Homeschool Parents – Morning basket enrichment
• Christian School Teachers – Bible lessons and Christmas-themed activities

What's Included (53 pages total):---->

✨Bible Lesson Book (Teacher Edition)
This full-sized, large-print lesson book is perfect for read-alouds. It takes students through:

• The angel's visit to Mary
• Mary's song of praise
• Joseph’s response and his dream
• Mary’s visit to Elizabeth
• Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem
• Emphasizing the key message: "With God, all things are possible!"

✨Extras for the Lesson:

• Prayer: A sweet prayer to say with your little ones.
• Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions to reinforce understanding.
• Original Song: A simple, easy-to-sing song set to a familiar tune to help children remember the lesson.

✨Mini Bible Lesson Book (Student Edition)
A simplified version of the lesson in black and white, ideal for take-home or small group activities.

✨No-Prep Printables (Mary and Joseph Theme):--->

• 3 coloring sheets with Bible verses
• "Write the Verse" tracing activity
• Word search with words from the lesson
• Cut & Paste: Identify character traits
• Maze: Lead the angel to Mary
• Phonics: Practice beginning sounds of key characters
• Math activities: Learn about the number 9 (for the 9 months Mary carried Jesus) and counting objects from the story
• Writing Prompts: Reflect on the lesson with two prompts in four formats

✨The Miracle Told Board Game
A fun, interactive game where students answer questions and match characters to move through the board, reinforcing key moments from the lesson.

✨3D Ornament Craft
Create a 3D ornament featuring Mary, Joseph, the angel, and baby Jesus. Includes both black-and-white versions for coloring and pre-colored printouts.

✨Original Song Poster
A decorated poster with the lyrics of the original song, perfect for teaching or classroom décor.

✨Music Playlist
Links to kid-friendly Christian music, worship songs, and hymns about Mary, Joseph, and the message that "With God, all things are possible!" Use the playlist for worship time, sing-alongs, or background music while learning.

Note: This is Part 1 of the Christmas story. Be sure to check out the full Christmas Story Bundle for all lessons!

⭐No Fluff, Just Bible Truths!
I’m committed to providing Bible stories told in a simple, child-friendly way, with no unnecessary fillers—just pure Biblical truths. Watch your little ones grow in their faith and excitement for God's Word!

Thank you and Happy Teaching!

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please check out the PREVIEW to see samples of all of the above.

I hope this resource is a wonderful addition to your Bible lessons and that it inspires you and your children!

Click HERE to follow me and stay up to date on all future Kaylor Creations resources!

I have many more Bible Lessons you may want to check out! Here is a list and links to some of my best selling & most loved Bible Lessons!

The Holy Trinity

Days of Creation

I am Wonderfully Made

God is Love

This resource one of the lessons in my series called: Bible Lessons for Littles! Each packet teaches the Bible Lesson through Reading, Writing, Playing, Creating and Singing! They are well thought out in hopes that you will begin to see the light bulbs go off as littles begin understanding the Bible and grow in their faith & love for God. You can buy ALL of the lessons (and get all future resources for FREE!) for a discount of over 30 % off by downloading the Bible Lessons For Littles Mega Growing Bundle!

Please Honor my Hard work and Dedication to Children’s Ministry and Primary Education by Respecting The Copyright after your purchase All Content is Copyright to Kaylor Creations. This is for single classroom use only. If it is going to be used in multiple classrooms, you need to buy additional licenses. Please do not post, email or copy this to anyone for free. Please direct them to my store to purchase for themselves.

Unveil the world of St. Nicholas through this captivating ELA resource, specifically crafted for middle school students. "Discovering St. Nicholas" offers a rich, multifaceted learning experience, designed to enhance key literacy skills while diving into the historical and cultural aspects of this beloved figure.

What’s Inside:

• Five Comprehensive Articles: Explore the intriguing story of St. Nicholas through five meticulously written articles, each employing a different text structure – descriptive, chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution.
• Interactive Comprehension Quizzes: After reading, students can test their understanding with comprehension quizzes. Questions are crafted to reinforce central/main ideas, author's purpose, inferences, summaries, and text-dependent analysis.
• 15-Slide Google Slides Presentation: Kickstart each lesson with our engaging presentation slides, designed to introduce or reinforce each focused skill. Perfect for classroom or remote learning, these slides are interactive and visually appealing.
• Skill Building Focus: This resource hones vital ELA skills such as understanding text structures, pinpointing author’s purpose, making inferences, summarizing text, and answering text-dependent questions.
• Annotation and Interactive Reading: Encourage students to engage actively with the text through annotation, fostering a deeper understanding and critical thinking.

Benefits:

• Boost Literacy Skills: Strengthen reading comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking abilities.
• Cultural Insight: Dive into the historical and cultural significance of St. Nicholas, enriching students' global understanding.
• Engage and Inspire: The intriguing content about St. Nicholas keeps students interested and motivated to learn.
• Versatile Teaching Tool: Ideal for in-depth study units, literacy centers, independent work, or as supplementary material for your ELA curriculum.
• Ready-to-Use: Save valuable prep time with this ready-to-go, comprehensive package.

Ideal For:

• Middle School ELA Teachers
• Reading Specialists
• Homeschooling Parents
• Tutors focusing on Literacy and Comprehension

Transform your ELA sessions into an exciting exploration of St. Nicholas and his world. "Discovering St. Nicholas" is not just an educational journey; it's a gateway to mastering essential literacy skills while uncovering the layers of a fascinating historical figure. Add this invaluable resource to your teaching toolkit today and watch as your students' comprehension and analytical skills soar!

For higher level students, try this resource: Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis Print and Go! (TeachShare.com)

Dive into the whimsical world of "The Grinch" with this engaging and comprehensive literary analysis toolkit! Perfect for Christmas or winter classroom activities, this resource is designed to captivate and challenge students in grades 4-8. Your students will embark on a festive journey of language, literature, and film analysis, all while celebrating the holiday season, Grinch Day, Centers, or before Winter Break!

What’s Included:

• "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" Lyrics Analysis: A full copy of the song lyrics for students to read and annotate. They will identify, classify, and draw instances of figurative language, diving deep into the clever and creative wordplay of this iconic song.
• Positive & Negative Connotations Activity: Students will sort words from the lyrics into lists of positive or negative connotations, enhancing their understanding of language nuances.
• Stanza Rewrite Exercise: A creative writing task where students rewrite a stanza from the Grinch's point of view, fostering empathy and perspective-taking.
• Vocabulary Enrichment: An activity focused on finding synonyms and antonyms for the word "mean," aimed at expanding students' vocabulary and encouraging stronger word choice.
• 10 Engaging Movie Clips: Carefully selected 3-minute clips from the 2018 Grinch movie, each serving as a basis for analyzing various literary elements such as setting, character development, and inferencing.
• Comprehensive PDF Worksheets: Easy-to-use worksheets for each activity, designed to facilitate student learning and engagement.
• Interactive Google Slides Presentation: A dynamic and visually appealing presentation that complements the PDF activities, perfect for both in-person and virtual classrooms.

Educational Benefits:

• High Engagement: Students will love exploring the colorful world of the Grinch, keeping them motivated and interested.
• High Rigor: Each activity is crafted to challenge students and deepen their understanding of literary concepts.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for whole-class instruction, small groups, literacy centers, or as part of a holiday-themed unit.
• Skill Development: Enhances skills in reading comprehension, literary analysis, creative writing, vocabulary development, and critical thinking.
• Aligned with Standards: Designed to align with Common Core standards for grades 4-8.

Make learning fun this holiday season with our "The Grinch 2018: A Comprehensive Literary Analysis Toolkit." Your students will not only review key literary skills but also engage in a joyful, meaningful exploration of language and film. Perfect for adding a festive twist to your curriculum! ✨