Christmas Traditions from around the world
Activities that our class will participate in:
1. Write about their own family traditions
2. Use a double bubble map to compare and contrast our customs with other countries'.
3. Write about our findings.
GIFTS IDEAS:
Handprint Calendar Gift
Christmas Bulb Gift:
In 2005, my students painted their hands with white paint and I placed a blue Christmas bulb in their palm. The child then "grabbed" the bulb and then quickly released it. The result was a bulb with five finger prints on it that could then be turned into snowmen (we used colored permanent markers). I sprayed the bulbs with a clear protective coating and attached curly ribbon and a poem. Please follow above link to see a picture of this craft at Mrs. Flanagan's website.
Eight little reindeer pulling Santa's sled
One fell down and bumped his head.
The elves called Santa and Santa said,
"Can seven little reindeer pull my sled?"
(count down until one...)
One little reindeer pulling Santa's sled,
He fell down and bumped his head.
The elves called Santa and Santa said,
"Call Rudolph!"
by Kristine Wagoner
Sung to: "Frere Jacques"
Hello, Santa. Hello, Santa.
How are you? How are you?
Busy making games,
Checking children's names.
How are you? How are you?
Hello, Elves. Hello, Elves.
How are you? How are you?
Busy wrapping toys,
For the girls and boys.
How are you? How are you?
Hello, Rudolph. Hello Rudolph.
How are you? How are you?
Landing on you toes,
Shining up your nose.
How are you? How are you?
I took a lick of my peppermint stick
(Pretend to lick candy.)
And was it ever yummy!
(Lick lips.)
It used to be on my Christmas tree.
(Form tree shape with hands.)
Now, it's in my tummy!
(Rub stomach.
Work taken from Mrs. Mcgowan's First Grade