2nd Grade Christmas, Chanukah, & Kwanzaa Lesson (by date, oldest first)

Recalling a Christmas Memory Project

Students will be able to use brain mapping worksheets to recall and answer the questions who, what, when where and why in reference to a Christmas memory. The project is a four-paragraph writing project.

Materials Included:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· Student Introduction Page

· Student Planning Page

· Grading Rubric

· Optional Writing Page

A novel study unit covering The House Without a Christmas Tree By Gail Rock.

Included in Unit:

Novel Study Materials:

· Suggested Lesson Plans

· Daily Discussion Questions (with answers)

· Goals and Instruction Pages for Parent/Teacher

· Setting Worksheet

· Character Worksheet

· Conflict Worksheet

· Theme Worksheet

· Plot

· 3 Quizzes (Used weekly)- With Answer Key

· 2 Final Unit Test Options (Multiple choice or short answer)-With Answer Key

Vocabulary Materials:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· 3 Sets of Vocabulary Words

· Master definitions

· Student Dictionary

· 3 Crosswords

· 1 Vocabulary in Context Worksheet

· All Vocabulary Word Search

· Final Vocabulary Test

· Answer Keys

Recalling a Christmas Memory Project

Students will be able to use brain mapping worksheets to recall and answer the questions who, what, when, where, and why in reference to a Christmas memory. The project is a four-paragraph writing project.

Materials Included:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· Student Introduction Page

· Student Planning Page

· Grading Rubric

· Optional Writing Page

Christmas Tree Lot Project

Students will be asked to make a tree lot according to the student instruction page. Students will use special skills along with area and perimeter skills. A minor research component is included to research the types of trees to sell on their Christmas Tree Lot.

Materials Included:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· Student Introduction Page

· Student Planning Page

· Grading Rubric

· Optional Writing Page

· Christmas Tree Research Page

· Legends Page

· Elements and Pieces page

· 11x14 grid page

Christmas Social Skills Bundle:
This social skills lesson is the perfect holiday season bundle of activities for social skills groups.

What's Inside:

1. Christmas Social Story:

This social story uses real pictures to remind students of the different experiences during the Christmas season, such as Christmas parties, concerts, andschool decorations. It pairs these experiences with adaptive coping strategies.

2. Social Scenario Task Cards: "Festive Encounters" Dive into the world of interactive learning with our Social Scenario Task Cards. These engaging cards present a variety of Christmas-themed situations, encouraging thoughtful discussion and problem-solving. Whether it's a gift exchange dilemma or a holiday party interaction, these cards provide a fun and interactive way to practice social skills in a supportive setting.

3. Expected or Unexpected Behavior Task Cards: "Christmas Edition" Unwrap the secrets of social appropriateness with our Expected or Unexpected Behavior Task Cards. Featuring scenarios specific to the holiday season, these cards challenge individuals to differentiate between behaviors that align with social expectations and those that may need a second thought. A valuable tool for promoting self-awareness and refining social conduct during festive gatherings.

4. Christmas Coping Strategies Coloring Pages: "Colorful Calmness" Embrace the therapeutic power of creativity with the Christmas Coping Strategies Coloring Pages. This set of festive designs not only allows individuals to express themselves artistically but also introduces effective coping strategies for managing holiday-related stress and sensory overload. Each page is a canvas for relaxation, providing a mindful escape during the hustle and bustle of the season.

Create and display the TRUE meaning of Christmas! Do you need an Advent or Christmas craft for your kids? This simple and fun Bible-based wreath craft will teach young learners the Biblical story of the first Christmas/ Nativity through pictures and sweet and short summaries of the events of The Birth of Jesus Christ. Put them in order and decorate to create a lovely little wreath!

This is the PERFECT Advent/ Christmas resource for:

• Sunday School Lesson

• Homeschool Christmas Activity

• Christian School Bible Lesson

• Children's Church Lesson

This high-interest resource can also be used for a festive Christmas decoration for your classroom/school. You could even make a Christmas bulletin board out of the creations!

Grab a paper plate, some scissors, glue and all the printable images from the resource to create a cute and meaningful paper wreath craft for young learners and beyond!

Thank you and HAPPY TEACHING!!!

(Materials are Included in Color and B&W)

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Looking for a more Christ centered Christmas ideas?

I have fun and meaningful Christmas Curriculum for littles- each with a teacher lesson book, mini book, craft, hands on activity or game and songs :)

HERE-Christmas Curriculum

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The Pumpkin Patch Parable: Shine Your Light for Jesus

The Holy Trinity

Days of Creation

I am Wonderfully Made

God is Love

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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.

Get ALL Christmas Lessons in a BUNDLE

⭐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!

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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 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.

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 a Love for God’s Word in Your Young Learners!⭐
This ultimate Bible lesson bundle is packed with fun, engaging, and meaningful Bible lessons and activities that will bring you joy as you teach kids to learn and love God’s Word! ⭐

Want to see a sample lesson?☝️ Get a glimpse into an engaging and fun Kaylor Creations Bible Lesson and Activity Pack with these freebies-->

• David and Goliath sample lesson!
• The Gospel for Kids

What you will love about this bundle-->

• ⭐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!

• ⭐Transform Bible Learning into Fun and Faith-Building Adventures! Teach the Bible through reading, writing, playing, singing, or creating! This bundle is packed with engaging activities, creative crafts, and interactive lessons that make understanding Biblical truths fun and memorable. Kids will deepen their connection to God’s Word and you can encourages a lifelong love for the Bible.

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  Save 40% off the total value of these resources combined, with 33 time-saving lessons and activities!

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✝️This is the ULTIMATE resource for:✝️

• Sunday School Teacher
• Homeschool Bible Lessons
• Christian School Bible Lessons and Supplement
• Children's Church Lessons and Activities
• Christian Family Devotions

✨What’s Inside The Bible Lesson and Activity Packs:--->

• Mini Bible Lesson Books
• Teacher Lesson Books
• Hands-on Arts & Crafts
• Games
• Bible Verse Posters, Coloring Sheets, and Cards
• Songs
• Prayers
• Discussion Questions
• Skill Sheets: Phonics, Counting, Shapes, Numbers, Patterns, Mazes, Puzzles, Writing Prompts, and more!

✝️The Bible Lesson & Activity Packs Included:✝️

• The Days of Creation
• The Armor of God
• God Made Me Wonderfully
• The Ten Commandments
• Joshua & The Battle of Jericho
• The Holy Trinity (perfect for a St. Patrick's Day lesson)
• Shine Your Light for Jesus (Pumpkin Patch Parable)
• Give Thanks to the Lord (The One Thankful Leper)
• The Prodigal Son
• Mary & Joseph: The Christmas Story Part 1
• Jesus: The Greatest Gift: The Christmas Story Part 2
• The Wise Men Seek The King: The Christmas Story Part 3
• God is Love (Valentine's Day lesson)
• Palm Sunday
• The Last Supper
• Good Friday
• Resurrection Sunday
• The Fruit of the Spirit Apple Theme
• The Gospel For Littles: Let the Little Children Come!
• Psalm 23: The Good Shepherd
• David & Goliath
• The Believer's Baptism
• Ascension of Jesus

✝️Bonus Resources Included for Free✝️:

• Bible Alphabet Posters
• Mother's Day Crafts
• Father's Day Crafts
• Grandparents' Day Crafts
• Bible Verse Posters
• Bible Theme Letter of the Week Posters
• Bible Lesson Plan Format
• All About Me Handout
• Gospel Candy Grams
• The Jesse Tree Advent Activity, Devotions, and Coloring
• Pentecost Craft

☝️_Foster a strong foundation of faith_ with creative, interactive lessons that help kids engage with God’s Word in a fun and meaningful way, encouraging kids to grow in their love for God!

Notes:

• All lessons are created from my personal Bible study and prayer (Protestant Christian).
• These lessons are digital downloads.
• Previous Buyers: This bundle was once growing but is now on pause.

Thank you and Happy Teaching!

The Ultimate Christ-Centered Christmas Bible Lessons Bundle!
This comprehensive, money and time saving bundle is your ONE STOP SHOP for teaching the Christmas story to children, with engaging, Bible-based lessons and activities that focus on the true meaning of Christmas!

✨Each lesson and activity pack includes:✨

• A Mini Book for kids
• A Teacher Lesson Book for read-alouds
• A hands-on Activity or Game
• A fun Craft
• No-Prep Printables for easy use

This bundle is designed to last throughout December as you celebrate Christmas and Advent with your students. PERFECT for:

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

✝️
Why You’ll Love This Bundle:

• Save ⭐EVEN MORE- NOW 40% DISCOUNT!⭐ Buying this bundle gives you a significant discount compared to purchasing each lesson individually.
• Christ-Centered Lessons: Each lesson is rooted in the Bible, making it easy to focus on the true reason for the season.

✨What’s Included in the Bundle:✨

• Part 1: Mary & Joseph
  This lesson covers Mary, Joseph, the angel, and Elizabeth, and how God worked through them to bring His Son to earth.

• Part 2: The Birth of Jesus
  This lesson tells the story of baby Jesus’ birth, the shepherds’ visit, and the role of the prophets Anna and Simeon in recognizing the Savior.

• Part 3: The Magi Seek the King/The Wise Men
  This lesson focuses on the wise men (Magi) following the star to find and worship the newborn King, Jesus.

Bonus Resources:☝️

• Nativity Coloring Book: Follow the First Christmas story with Bible verse-based coloring pages—perfect for extra classroom activities or homeschool enrichment.
• Christmas Paper Wreath Craft: A simple, meaningful craft that teaches the true meaning of Christmas.
• The Legend of the Candy Cane: A fun way to present the Gospel through the story of the candy cane! Includes posters, candy grams, bookmarks, and coloring activities.

Perfect for Busy Teachers!
This bundle will keep your class engaged and focused on the Bible all December long with easy-to-use lessons and fun activities.

⭐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 Merry Christmas!

You may also enjoy my other Christmas Resource--> THE JESSE TREE

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I pledge to do my best to keep these lessons Biblically accurate without any added detail or dramatization. I want them to be simple yet in depth enough for you and your children/students to have many spirit led discussions on their faith in Jesus**.**

Be equipped to engage, inspire, and encourage young learners with ALL of Kaylor Creations’ educational resources! With this growing MEGA bundle deal, you will get all products currently in my store and all future products at the steep discount of 50% off! ✨With the purchase of this bundle, every time I add a new resource to my store, you will get it FREE automatically.✨

If you love Kaylor Creations ✝️Christian Education resources because they engage learners in fun and creative ways, then this is the bundle for you!

This bundle will help you SAVE MONEY overall with 50% off the cost of buying individually!

This bundle will help you SAVE TIME in planning because you will get all the ready-to-go printable resources in my store such as:

• Bible Lessons, Crafts, Games, Worksheets

• Preschool Bible Letter and Number of the Week

• Primary Reading and Math Resources

• Bible Story Decodable Reader Mini Books

• Seasonal Crafts and Activities

• Christian Clipart and Borders

• Kindergarten Readiness Resources

• Classroom Decorations

• Upper Elementary Reading Comprehension Resources

• Classroom Community Building Resources

Click the "Preview Included Products" to see exactly what you get!

I aim to make all my resources INSPIRE and ENCOURAGE young learners.

This bundle is a PERFECT idea for teachers of:

• Christian School
• Sunday School
• Preschool
• Homeschool

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So if you love Kaylor Creations resources because they ENGAGE young learners in fun and creative ways, and you want to save time and money, then this is the bundle for you!

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Where is Santa's missing red suit? Help Evie the elf as she recruits other elves, reindeer, and snowmen to help find Santa's red suit. Will Santa's famous yearly trip be delayed? Each page contains action word(s) for students to physically act out. Words include: 1. snored 2. danced a jig 3. hummed 4. checked and double checked 5. shook hands 6. whistled 7. looked under 8. tiptoed 9. pawed 10. searched 11. made snowballs 12. tossed 13. hop 14. shook their heads and yelled, “No!” 15. jumped up and down 16. slowly cracked open the door 17. peeked 18. waved 19. shouted, “Ho, ho, ho…Happy holidays!” Meets CCSS for speaking and listening, reading foundation skills, and physical education. Have while learning and searching for Santa's missing red suit!

Where did Rudolph get his red nose? How did it come about? When did it happen? Why is it red? Become a reporter and uncover the facts! Students get the opportunity to create facts and/or interview others about Rudolph's red nose. Then, students compile a report using proper dialogue. The 7 page lesson can be used with early learners as well as middle school learners. Packet includes: Directions with optional activities Media/Video Links Working with Dialogue and Facts sheet Rudolph's Red Nose: The Facts (handout for higher level learners) Lined, themed paper for writing Reindeer handout for lower level writers Introduces use of dialogue and quotations for future fact-based assessment writing. Meets Common Core Standards.

Holiday bundle includes 6 holiday Get Fit stories and editable word file overview handout with sight words lists:

1. Frank N. Stein’s Haunted House (October: Halloween)

2. Tom the Turkey Takes a Break (November: Thanksgiving)

3. A Veteran’s Day Celebration (November: Veteran’s Day)

4. The Vanishing Valentine’s (February: Valentine’s Day)

5. Lucky the Leprechaun Looks for Gold (March: St. Patrick’s Day)

6. Santa’s Missing Suit (December: Christmas)

Get Fit Action Stories: Frank N. Stein’s Haunted House

Get students exercising and moving as they follow along with Frank N. Stein's move to a new neighborhood, where he finds new friends to help make his house a home. Action words include: 

looked around
moped
juggled
skipped rope
frown
blow
shivered and shook
dropped to the ground
ran
slammed
quiver
danced
stood still
knock
jump
shook hands
waved
stepped to the right
boogied to the Monster Mash
shouted, 
“Happy Halloween!”

Practice/assess coordination, comprehension, fitness, following directions, listening, and sight words with Get Fit Action Stories. Use for daily warm-ups, rainy day indoor activities, PE, reading, and learning styles. Fun and enjoyable for all!

Get Fit Action Stories: Tom the Turkey Takes a Break

What happens when Tom the Turkey decides not to participate in Thanksgiving? This active learning book includes listening and sight words that are physically acted out when read aloud. Get fit while reading and learning! 

Action words include:

1. gobbled and hopped
2. yelled, “Stop!” 
3. sat on the ground
4. Shake a leg 
5. wave your hand
6. jumped up and down
7. gobble, gobble…
8. shook hands
9. stretched and yawned
10. looked around
11. frowned
12. smiled
13. ran
14. stood frozen
15. remained frozen
16. shaded his eyes
17. Beep, beep
18. wriggled
19. yelled, “Happy Thanksgiving!”

Includes short story elements that can also be taught. Meets CCSS for assessment of listening, following directions, sight words, vocabulary, and more...Have fun exercising and learning with Tom the turkey!

Get Fit Action Stories: A Veteran’s Day Celebration

What is Veterans Day? When does it fall each year? What kinds of celebrations honor our veterans? Students get an introduction and definition of Veterans Day, plus why it is different than Memorial Day. Then, get ready to join the parade! Play ball, watch fireworks, and thank a veteran for serving!

Get Fit Action Stories combine reading, sight words, listening, speaking, directions, and physical education into one assignment. It's a fun, physical learning adventure!

Action Words included:
1. salute
2. clap
3. Miss America wave
4. struts
5. moves a scepter up and down
6. twirl
7. toss
8. catch
9. plays a violin
10. toots a horn
11. beats a drum
12. pedal
13. flip hamburgers
14. toss salads
15. swing bats
16. hit homeruns
17. yells, “Ewwwww” then
“Awwwww”
18. “Thank you!”
19. salute
20. “Happy Veterans Day!” 

Get Fit Action Stories: The Vanishing Valentines

What happened to Ms. Vee's Valentine's Day cards? Exercise and read along to uncover the Valentine's Day mystery with this Get Fit Action Story.

Includes:
Directions
Example
Action Word List

Actions include: 
1.look up and down
2. picked flowers
3. Boo-hoo! Wah-wah!
(cry)
3. magnifying glass and looked
4. jumped rope
5. cooked
6. fly
7. winked
8. close our eyes
9. count to ten
10. lifts weights
11. prowls under rocks
12. bounces 
13. hold on to your heart
14. delivered
15. “Happy Valentine’s Day!” 
shouts

Meets CCSS reading guidelines. Great for building motor skills and reading skills. Students will enjoy learning and exercising with The Vanishing Valentine's story! 

Get Fit Action Stories: Lucky the Leprechaun Looks for Gold

Can Lucky find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? What happens when he runs into Mr. Dragon? Can a leprechaun and dragon become friends? Exercise and practice sight words on Lucky's journey to find the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. 

Includes:

Directions
Sight Words and Exercise List:
dance a jig
hunt rainbows
eat
sleep
watch for rainbows
looks up
jumps
points and yells “There’s a rainbow!”
runs
tiptoes
sidesteps
skips
sits
rests
cheers, “Hip-hip hooray!”
waves a club
link arms and dance a jig
shake hands
share the gold
Wish your friends 
“Happy St. Patrick’s Day!”

Excellent for bad weather days, physical education classes, ELA sight word practice, motor coordination, and visual imagery skills. Fun and engaging! Meets CCSS.

Get Fit Action Stories: Santa’s Missing Suit

Where is Santa's missing red suit? Help Evie the elf as she recruits other elves, reindeer, and snowmen to help find Santa's red suit. Will Santa's famous yearly trip be delayed?

Each page contains action word(s) for students to physically act out. Words include: 

1. snored
2. danced a jig
3. hummed
4. checked and double checked
5. shook hands
6. whistled
7. looked under
8. tiptoed
9. pawed
10. searched
11. made snowballs
12. tossed
13. hop
14. shook their heads and yelled, “No!”
15. jumped up and down
16. slowly cracked open the door
17. peeked
18. waved
19. shouted, “Ho, ho, ho…Happy holidays!”

Meets CCSS for speaking and listening, reading foundation skills, and physical education. Have while learning and searching for Santa's missing red suit!

Possessive nouns are always tricky for students!

Help them gain mastery by using this FUN powerpoint with Christmas themed possessive nouns.

The slides review

• singular possessive
• plural possessive

Be sure to check the format of the PowerPoint before using with students to ensure format is accurate.

You may be in full swing with your holiday or Christmas celebrations, but do your students need practice to identify the elements of story? This Gingerbread-themed worksheet with an original reading passage titled**, "Gingerbread Adventure** is designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements, sequencing, and reading comprehension.

After reading the story, students will first identify the characters, setting, problem (conflict), and lesson (theme). Then they will sequence the events in the story, and finally, they will answer 5 reading comprehension questions. (Answer key for questions are provided.)

These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! This packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with important skills during the holiday season.

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

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This money-saving winter bundle includes activities for December and January! It's chockful of games, writing & drawing activities, including Would You Rather that will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! The bundle also includes tons of early finisher activities and fun seasonal activities to keep students engaged....and busy! Perfect for use throughout the winter holiday months to help celebrate Christmas and New Year!

I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

What's Included:

December Early Finishers Packet This best-selling Christmas-themed monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather Christmas Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are winter-themed and related to Christmas. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

Found Your iPhone - Santa/Grinch Edition With this character cell phone analysis activity, students will make inferences using what they know about either Santa or the Grinch. The engaging design of this cell phone activity will ask students to "snoop" through a phone they found, peep their text messages, playlists and even check their most recent location history. This literary analysis activity can be used during the holidays for a fun activity that's in keeping with the holiday spirit.

Christmas Greeting Cards Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these cards they can color! Perfect for teens and secondary students who may not have the time or patience to make a card. Choose from 5 design options for the cover of the card. Cards print double-sided. This card is cute and a fun way for students to share the Christmas spirit.

Letter to Santa Help your students celebrate Christmas by writing a letter to Santa! Choose from 2 different design options - black and white and color. These letters are a fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Christmas Coloring Pages Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these coloring pages! Choose from 3 different design options. These pages are a cute and fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Gingerbread Reading Comprehension You may be in full swing with your holiday or Christmas celebrations, but do your students need practice to identify the elements of a story? This Gingerbread-themed worksheet with an original reading passage titled, "Gingerbread Adventure is designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements, sequencing, and reading comprehension.

Secret Santa Questionnaire and Tracker These student gift questionnaires and trackers will make it a smooth process! Students will list three wishes on the form and write their names. Collect the slips, fold and have students select their Secret Santa. Use the handy tracker to match up the student they are gifting so there is no confusion. These print-and-go forms are a fun and easy way for students to participate in a gift exchange this Christmas without the stress!

January Early Finishers Packet This January-themed monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities. They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather January Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are winter-themed and related to New Year's. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

New Year Time Capsule Project The new year is the perfect time to reflect on 2023, set goals, and have some fun as students readjust to being back in school after winter break. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year and will be updated yearly! Students will have 15 pages in their "capsule" (including the cover) that help them reflect on who they are as a person, their goals, and their personalities. Lots of activities you would expect to see in a time capsule like letter to your future self and a list of current pressing issues happening in the world..all activities that are high-interest for Gen Z!

New Year Goal Setting Brochure for Gen Z Have students create this brochure when they return after New Year's and then let them keep it to track their goals. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year and will be updated yearly! Pull these brochures out as students return from break. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print double-sided. Students will get a kick out of the hidden messages included on each brochure...the message reads "NEW YEAR VIBES" when read horizontally, and when read vertically, there are 3 different versions are included, which makes for great fun!

New Year Flip Book Goal Setting Activity The new year is the perfect time to reflect, set goals, and have some fun as students readjust to being back in school after winter break with this resolution flip book. Updated yearly! Pull this sheet out as students return from break for an easy and engaging activity. Students will enjoy reflecting on their greatest academic strength, a challenge, and a goal they have to improve in the new year. We all know that a goal is merely a wish without a plan, so students will provide a 3-step action plan to make this goal a reality!!

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You need this Ultimate Christmas Bundle to get through the chaos of the month of December. It's chockful of games, writing & drawing activities, including Would You Rather that will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! Perfect for use throughout the month of December to help celebrate the Christmas holiday!

I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

What's Included:

December Early Finishers Packet This monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities. They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather Christmas Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are fall-themed and related to Christmas. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

Found Your iPhone - Santa/Grinch Edition With this character cell phone analysis activity, students will make inferences using what they know about either Santa or the Grinch. The engaging design of this cell phone activity will ask students to "snoop" through a phone they found, peep their text messages, playlists and even check their most recent location history. This literary analysis activity can be used during the holidays for a fun activity that's in keeping with the holiday spirit.

Christmas Greeting Cards Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these cards they can color! Perfect for teens and secondary students who may not have the time or patience to make a card. Choose from 5 design options for the cover of the card. Cards print double-sided. This card is cute and a fun way for students to share the Christmas spirit.

Letter to Santa Help your students celebrate Christmas by writing a letter to Santa! Choose from 2 different design options - black and white and color. These letters are a fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Christmas Coloring Pages Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these coloring pages! Choose from 3 different design options. These pages are a cute and fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Gingerbread Reading Comprehension You may be in full swing with your holiday or Christmas celebrations, but do your students need practice to identify the elements of a story? This Gingerbread-themed worksheet with an original reading passage titled, "Gingerbread Adventure is designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements, sequencing, and reading comprehension.

Secret Santa Questionnaire and Tracker These student gift questionnaires and trackers will make it a smooth process! Students will list three wishes on the form and write their names. Collect the slips, fold and have students select their Secret Santa. Use the handy tracker to match up the student they are gifting so there is no confusion. These print-and-go forms are a fun and easy way for students to participate in a gift exchange this Christmas without the stress!

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