Christmas activities: Composing carols - Scholastic Education PLUS. Add to my folder 24 November 2008 By Rosie Huckle — Year 4 teacher at St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Leasingham Invite children to create their own versions of traditional festive songs 1.
Angel rap Suggest to the children that they have a go at bringing some traditional Christmas carols up to date by writing rap versions of them. We’re the angel chorus up on high Rapping this story from the sky A baby was born in Bethlehem His name was Jesus – Alleluia, Amen. Back to top 2. While carols mainly centre on the Nativity, if you have children in the class of other faiths, it may be more appropriate to focus on general aspects of the Christmas season, such as the weather. Winter is… It tastes like… And smells like… Winter looks like… And sounds like… Winter is…. Children could substitute Christmas for other winter celebrations, such as Diwali or Hanukkah. 3. Did you know? The tradition of carols hails back to the 13th century. 4. 5. Children could learn and perform a carol in another language. Christmas decorations - Scholastic Education PLUS. Christmas Around the World.
Easter. What is in Sana's Sack. A Christmas Carol. Read children stories about a little reindeer named Raymond. Holiday recipes, Christmas activities, Christmas stories and more! Baboushka Story. Visit with Santa Claus at northpole. Why Christmas? . com. Christmas Around the World. The Twelve Days of Christmas - Christmas; puzzles; quizes; order pictures; different levels. The Story of the Nativity. Nativity. Primary Resources: Online Christmas Games and Christmas Trivia at Merry-Christmas.com. The Merry Christmas Website. Christmas. Teacher Resources Galore. Free Printables for Teachers: flashcards, worksheets, coloring, games, projects, phonics and more! Christmas/winter festivals: What does Christmas mean to you? - Scholastic Education PLUS. Add to my folder 24 November 2008 By Sue Cowley — educational author and trainer Has your class ever stopped to wonder what Christmas means to them?
Encourage thinking skills by exploring this, and other, winter festivals Christmas means different things to different people. Many of the traditions and symbols that we associate with Christmas, such as holly and mistletoe, actually have their roots in our Pagan past, or in cultural influences from around the world. Activities 1. Using questions to prompt thinking skills, such as those below, is a good way to approach the topic of Christmas in your classroom. Philosophical questions What does Christmas mean to you? Moral questions Is it right for us to give presents and spend lots of money at Christmas, when there are people living in poverty elsewhere in the world? Metaphorical questions What kind of symbols do you associate with Christmas? Back to top 2. Of course, other faiths have their own winter festivals, holy days and celebrations. Muslims. Christmas specials. Communication 4 All Resources to Support Inclusion This has opened in a separate window - just exit to return to the Home page.
Here is a selection of special Christmas resources for you! Click on the images to download the resources of your choice! Letter to Santa and Winter themed bordered paper: click the images to download Gift Tag letter cards: click the links below the image to download.