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This unit contains activities related to Christmas celebrations around the world. THIS PRODUCT IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS PART OF MY CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES FOR INTERMEDIATE GRADES - BUNDLED PACKAGE
The activities focus mainly on 4 countries: Mexico, England, France, and Germany. Included are 3 main types of activities:
1) Countries Fact Sheets - Four full-color, illustrated pages for each country are included. The pages detail each country's customs, decorations, traditional foods, and gift bringers. The pages can be printed out and compiled into booklets. As students read each booklet, they fill in the appropriate parts of the included Countries Chart to compare each country. Each fact sheet is included in both a pdf and MS Word format. Also included is a Foreign Vocabulary Card for each country listing Christmas words and phrases in that country's official language.
2) Gift Bringers eBook - This PowerPoint presentation highlights the gift bringers of 8 countries (Japan, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, France, Spain, England, and Russia). After viewing/reading the ebook, students complete and print out the included MS Word template about the ebook.
3) Hands-On Reading Passages - Included are 4 reading passages and comprehension questions written similarly to test prep passages. Each passage details the history of a Christmas custom and includes a no cook recipe or directions for creating a craft related to the passage. Students read the passage, create the recipe or craft, and answer the comprehension questions. Passages include: Pinatas (Mexico), Yule Logs (France), Christmas Crackers (England), and Candy Canes (Germany). An answer key is included.
4) A vocabulary activity, "Vocabulary Stocking Stuffers", is also included.
This zipped file contains a total of 39 pages and slides. For other Christmas units, see the following products:
Legend of the Christmas Spider Unit and Printable
Super Centers Christmas Symbols Theme
History of the Christmas Tree Reproducible Unit
Reindeer Games Christmas Activities
Christmas Math and Literacy Activities for the Primary Grades
by Rebecca Bettis
Christmas around the world, holidays around the world, international christmas traditions, holiday traditions, customs, celebrations
The activities focus mainly on 4 countries: Mexico, England, France, and Germany. Included are 3 main types of activities:
1) Countries Fact Sheets - Four full-color, illustrated pages for each country are included. The pages detail each country's customs, decorations, traditional foods, and gift bringers. The pages can be printed out and compiled into booklets. As students read each booklet, they fill in the appropriate parts of the included Countries Chart to compare each country. Each fact sheet is included in both a pdf and MS Word format. Also included is a Foreign Vocabulary Card for each country listing Christmas words and phrases in that country's official language.
2) Gift Bringers eBook - This PowerPoint presentation highlights the gift bringers of 8 countries (Japan, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, France, Spain, England, and Russia). After viewing/reading the ebook, students complete and print out the included MS Word template about the ebook.
3) Hands-On Reading Passages - Included are 4 reading passages and comprehension questions written similarly to test prep passages. Each passage details the history of a Christmas custom and includes a no cook recipe or directions for creating a craft related to the passage. Students read the passage, create the recipe or craft, and answer the comprehension questions. Passages include: Pinatas (Mexico), Yule Logs (France), Christmas Crackers (England), and Candy Canes (Germany). An answer key is included.
4) A vocabulary activity, "Vocabulary Stocking Stuffers", is also included.
This zipped file contains a total of 39 pages and slides. For other Christmas units, see the following products:
Legend of the Christmas Spider Unit and Printable
Super Centers Christmas Symbols Theme
History of the Christmas Tree Reproducible Unit
Reindeer Games Christmas Activities
Christmas Math and Literacy Activities for the Primary Grades
by Rebecca Bettis
Christmas around the world, holidays around the world, international christmas traditions, holiday traditions, customs, celebrations
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Sailing Through 1st Grade (TpT Seller)
Great addition to my Christmas Around the World unit
April 14, 2013 
blbrewer123
GREAT ACTIVITY FOR THE HOLIDAY!
April 11, 2013
Georgia Teacher (TpT Seller)
Good content and another resource to engage the kids during those holiday weeks!
March 17, 2013
debsamclint
This was great!
February 27, 2013
skippy2a
Great!
January 28, 2013
pcraddo
Loved it!
January 26, 2013
Larinda Agee
Great quality! Great activity!
January 18, 2013
Frances Escano
Great content and tool especially during the weeks leading up to vacation!
January 9, 2013
critters73
Wonderful resource. Thanks.
January 7, 2013
Carol Connor
Great!
December 16, 2012
ktyler2ndteach
Perfect
December 15, 2012
sirtarl
looks like a great addition for my unit. Thanks.
December 13, 2012
kholdren
Thank You!
December 11, 2012
Julieaschu
Love this unit!
December 11, 2012
Rb76974
Thank you! Wonderful resource to use with a Christmas type unit.
December 10, 2012
leighanne
Wonderful!
December 8, 2012
msjarrin
good stuff
December 5, 2012
The Ever Changing Classroom (TpT Seller)
Great resource for a fun research unit. So many ways to add this into the holidays.
December 4, 2012
Christine Slebodnik
VEry well done
December 4, 2012
Rhesia
This is a great addition to my Celebrations Around the World unit. Thanks.
December 2, 2012
MissGies
We're using this as our compare and contrast unit and the kids are really loving learning about traditions from other countries! Great Job!
December 2, 2012
dhager
Thanks for sharing
November 25, 2012
rdoone
These stories and activities work perfectly with my unit.
November 25, 2012
Christina Paulsen (TpT Seller)
this is a great pack! I am a new homeschooler and I was so happy to run across this christmas set. Thank you for making a wonderful download! =-)
November 25, 2012
lilnikki717
Great for the Holidays
November 19, 2012
wdw11
Thank you!
October 3, 2012
jonsmom01
Have added this to my Christmas Around the World Unit! Thanks!
October 2, 2012
cekniepkamp
So many great resources!
September 23, 2012
Rissa Webber (TpT Seller)
My class really enjoyed exploring Christmas traditions around the world.
August 25, 2012
jillthepill
Great Activities. Thanks
August 23, 2012
aimlyn28
My students loved this unit.
March 28, 2012
Jess3315
Great resource for Christmas Around the World!
February 1, 2012
wolgie
My 3rd graders were so engaged and couldn't wait for social studies class.
January 29, 2012
krjacobsen
My students loved all of the activities. It was very grade appropriate.
January 29, 2012
Amy
The graphics arfe very apealling and there are numerous great resouces in this unit. Can't wait for December to roll around and get started with my 3rd graders on this!
November 13, 2011
westernwallflower
This a really great unit that I intend use again next year! Thank you.
October 7, 2011
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amywright312
Hi! Would you say this could be appropriate for second grade? Looks like you have a great unit here! Thanks!
Amy
Amy
December 11, 2012
Rebecca Bettis (TpT Seller)
Hi Amy,
Thanks for your interest. I have not used this product with 2nd graders, although I have used it successfully with my 3rd-5th grade students with special needs. I do think that 2nd graders could handle the unit. They may need more assistance than older students, especially with the reading passages. My advice would be to download the free preview offering, and if the reading level in that sample looks appropriate for your students, then they should be able to complete the unit successfully. Thank you, and merry Christmas!
Rebecca
Thanks for your interest. I have not used this product with 2nd graders, although I have used it successfully with my 3rd-5th grade students with special needs. I do think that 2nd graders could handle the unit. They may need more assistance than older students, especially with the reading passages. My advice would be to download the free preview offering, and if the reading level in that sample looks appropriate for your students, then they should be able to complete the unit successfully. Thank you, and merry Christmas!
Rebecca
December 12, 2012
AmyLW97
Hey~
I saw that this had several grade levels listed...I teach 3rd grade, would this be appropriate? Also, is there any sort of assessment along with this or just interactive worksheets to do along with the lesson?
Thanks!!
~Amy~
I saw that this had several grade levels listed...I teach 3rd grade, would this be appropriate? Also, is there any sort of assessment along with this or just interactive worksheets to do along with the lesson?
Thanks!!
~Amy~
December 9, 2012
Rebecca Bettis (TpT Seller)
Hi Amy,
Thanks for your question. This product is very appropriate for 3rd graders. I have used it successfully with this age student as well as with 4th and 5th graders. There are no assessments included in the product, just the activities listed in the description. One of the included activities is a chart for students to fill in listing the the gift bringer, foods, decorations, and traditions of the 4 main countries studied. This chart could be used as a sort of assessment after students complete the activities. Thanks again for your question!
Rebecca
Thanks for your question. This product is very appropriate for 3rd graders. I have used it successfully with this age student as well as with 4th and 5th graders. There are no assessments included in the product, just the activities listed in the description. One of the included activities is a chart for students to fill in listing the the gift bringer, foods, decorations, and traditions of the 4 main countries studied. This chart could be used as a sort of assessment after students complete the activities. Thanks again for your question!
Rebecca
December 9, 2012
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