Christmas Traditions Around the World Research Project Pack Embark on an enchanting journey across the globe with our “Exploring Christmas Traditions Around the World” research project pack. This resource is designed to ignite the curiosity of students and unveil the rich tapestry of global festivities that adorn the holiday season. Introduction: Unlock the door to understanding by delving into the rich and diverse Christmas traditions celebrated across the world. Learn about the unique customs, delectable foods, and joyful festivities that each culture cherishes. Purpose and Benefits: Our comprehensive research project pack empowers students to organise their findings and discoveries about specific countries’ Christmas traditions. It provides a structured framework to unearth unique decorations, delicious foods, and various customs, fostering a deeper appreciation for diverse cultures. Guided Exploration: This pack guides students through a step-by-step exploration of various components of Christmas traditions: • Selecting a Country: Encourages students to choose a country of interest and reflect on their reasons for selection. • Customs and Rituals: Encourages students to explore and document unique examples from their chosen country. • Unique Decorations and Ornaments: Prompts students to describe noteworthy decorations or ornaments associated with the tradition. • Special Foods or Treats: Encourages the identification of favourite foods or treats intrinsic to the tradition. • Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Celebrations: Explores specific activities or traditions associated with these pivotal days. • Specific Activities or Events During the Christmas Season: Uncovers noteworthy events or activities linked to the celebration. • Reliable Sources for Information: Guides students on sourcing credible information for their research. • Reflection and Sharing: Prompts students to reflect on their learnings and how they plan to share this newfound knowledge. • Respecting Cultural Differences: Encourages students to acknowledge and appreciate unique cultural differences discovered. Engaging Reflection and Cultural Appreciation: This project pack doesn’t merely inform; it cultivates a sense of wonder and respect for diverse traditions. It encourages critical thinking and reflection while fostering an environment of cultural appreciation and understanding. Ideal for primary school students, this research project pack is a comprehensive tool that nurtures a deeper understanding of different Christmas traditions worldwide, encouraging students to explore, learn, and embrace the beauty of global diversity.

This resource covers the following teaching objectives: Reading Comprehension: Retell the story with pictures Compare and contrast two characters Literacy Skills: Define vocabulary words Venn Diagram: Examine and interpret a Venn diagram The lesson plans can be adapted to your own personal style! Includes: Overview Vocabulary Lesson Plan Key Terms Lesson Plan (Trickster tale, Moral) Writing Lesson Plan Vocabulary Cards Retelling Cards 4 Differentiated Writing Prompts The story can be downloaded for free in my Tes Store.

Engage and inspire your Key Stage 1 learners with this ‘Celebrating Diversity: Key Stage 1 Inclusive Role-Playing Scenarios’ resource. This carefully crafted collection of scenarios and role-playing activities is designed to foster inclusivity, empathy, and understanding among young students. Immerse your students in a world of diverse characters, each with a unique background, and guide them through interactive scenarios that promote positive values and respect for differences. From multicultural celebrations to inclusive playtime activities, these role-playing scenarios are tailored to encourage children to appreciate and embrace diversity from an early age. Resource Highlights: Friendship Picnic Scenario: Explore inclusivity as characters from different backgrounds plan a delightful picnic together, discovering the richness of each other’s lives. Multicultural Celebration Scenario: Dive into the beauty of diverse cultures as characters proudly share their traditions, fostering a sense of pride and appreciation. Inclusion in Playtime Scenario: Teach the importance of including everyone during playtime, emphasising understanding and kindness towards friends with different abilities. Sharing Story Scenario: Immerse students in cultural celebrations through characters who share personal stories, promoting respect and curiosity about different traditions. Why Choose This Resource? Engaging Role-Playing Activities: Capture the attention of young learners with hands-on, interactive scenarios that make learning about diversity fun and memorable. Discussion Questions: Encourage meaningful conversations with thought-provoking discussion questions after each scenario, promoting reflection and understanding. Real-Life Application: Each scenario is designed to relate to real-life situations, empowering students to apply inclusive practices in their daily interactions. Promote a classroom environment where every student feels valued, respected, and celebrated. ‘Celebrating Diversity: Key Stage 1 Inclusive Role-Playing Scenarios’ is your go-to resource for instilling important values and creating a foundation for a future generation that embraces diversity with open hearts and open minds. Download this resource now and embark on a journey of inclusivity, empathy, and joyful learning!

Embark on an educational voyage into the enchanting tapestry of global Christmas traditions with our “Christmas Around the World Lesson Plan.” Designed for primary students, this comprehensive lesson plan introduces learners to diverse festive celebrations from different countries, fostering appreciation and understanding of cultures worldwide. Objective: The primary objective of this lesson plan is to introduce students to various Christmas traditions from around the world. By exploring diverse cultural practices, it aims to promote an understanding and appreciation of global customs and festivities. Grade Level and Adaptability: Tailored for primary students, this lesson plan is adaptable and suitable for all types of learners and abilities. It offers flexibility to be adjusted as per specific classroom needs. Engaging Learning Experience: This lesson plan is structured into six comprehensive sections that guide students through an engaging learning journey. Extension Activities: This lesson plan offers extension activities encouraging students to actively engage in sharing their own cultural traditions, creating displays of their artwork, and the potential organisation of a multicultural holiday celebration. Adaptability Note: Adaptation of the lesson plan is encouraged to suit the individual needs and abilities of students in diverse educational settings. **Download Now! **Don’t forget, you can access the “Christmas Around the World Research Project Pack” for download directly from my store, offering a comprehensive tool for further exploration and study of diverse global holiday traditions. This “Christmas Around the World Lesson Plan” provides an engaging, comprehensive, and adaptable approach to fostering global cultural appreciation and understanding among primary students, creating a space for exploration, learning, and celebration of diverse traditions.

This 6 pages Comprehension Packet has a Sports Day theme. Suitable for early readers.

This Handwriting and Grammar Resource can be laminated and used as part of your literacy centers.

This resource covers the following teaching objectives: Reading Comprehension: • Identify genre • Find rhyming words • Interpret word meanings The lesson plans can be adapted to your own personal style! Includes: • Overview • Jumbleton Poem by Lewis Carroll • Vocabulary Lesson Plan • Vocabulary Cards • Vocabulary Worksheet • Comprehension Lesson Plan • Picture Worksheet

This 100 Days of School pack contains: 100 days smarter badges for students to colour and make their own 4 different 100 days smarter certificates 100 days smarter hat craft Numbers card to 100 for students to decorate - this can be used to create their own 100 display or could be laminated and used as flash cards If I had 100… writing prompt 6 differently coloured award ribbons 100 Days of School Bunting

This resource contains 9 comprehension worksheets suitable for kindergarteners. They each contain a short piece of text followed by 3 simple questions. The theme in this pack is ‘Jungle Animals.’ There are 9 different comprehensions: Gorillas Baboons Bushbabies Eagles Leopards Chimpanzees Crocodiles Jungle Elephants Pythons I hope you enjoy!

Set goals with your students for the new year with this writing activity! Have your students write and draw about their best memory, and/goals for the new year. The bunting can be cut out, with string added it can be displayed on your bulletin board! Includes: My Best Memory of 2019 writing prompt What I Am Proud of So Far writing prompt My 2020 Goals Bunting (can be used for bulletin display) 6 Coloring pages

This All About Pandas packet will be a great addition to your classroom and lesson on pandas. This packet can be utilized alongside books specific to pandas or it may very well be used on its own. Included in the All About Pandas packet: Front Cover Table of Contents Blank page for students to draw a panda Fun Facts page: * Where they live * What they eat * Baby Panda Facts Color, Cut and Paste Panda Life Cycle Panda Life Cycle Coloring Page Parts of a Panda for students to label Panda Mask 4 Writing Prompts About the Author where students can tell readers about themselves

This black and white, 25 - page booklet “All About Kwanzaa” contains information on the seven principles of Kwanzaa, the seven symbols of Kwanzaa, activities for each day of Kwanzaa and coloring sheets. See my store for the black and white version

This black and white, 25 - page booklet “All About Kwanzaa” contains information on the seven principles of Kwanzaa, the seven symbols of Kwanzaa, activities for each day of Kwanzaa and coloring sheets. See my store for the color version

This transportation craft collage was created go alongside the Transportation unit. Included in the resource: •Blimp •Truck •Hot Air Balloon •Airplane •Jet •Helicopter •Submarine •Ship •Speed Boat •Sailboat •Jet Ski •Car •Bicycle •Bus •Motorcycle •Rocket •Train (locomotive) •Train (passenger cars)

This engaging resource is great for beginning readers; helping students practice building CVC words. It can also be used with magnetic letters and/or the included letter cards. Perfect for centers, small groups, early finishers and much more! Includes: Word Building Mat Picture Prompts Letter Cards Record Sheets

This engaging resource will help your students practice building CVC words with letter cards or magnetic letters. If you like this sample, please check out the complete packet at my store. This sample includes a word building mat and letter cards.

Bring in the New Year with this goal setting resource. Includes: My Best Memory of 2020 writing prompt What I Am Proud of So Far writing prompt 6 Coloring pages Happy New Year’s/Goals Bunting (can be used for bulletin display)

Students can build on their geometry skills with this resources. This product can be used as on digitally or can be printed and used as a hands-on activity.

This substitute teacher pack includes: Front Cover A Letter to The Substitute Teacher Blank Contents Page Notes Page Dividers * Username & Login Information * Lesson Plans (with sample Lesson Plan Template) * Seating Chart * Class Schedule * Classroom Procedures (with a list of Procedures to Consider) * Classroom Map * School Map * Student Medical Information (with sample Medical Information form) * Students Insights – Behavior Management (with sample Student Insights form) * Colleague Contact List (with sample Colleague Contact Information form) * Emergency Procedures * Substitute Feedback Form (with sample Feedback form) * School Calendar * School Policies

Valentines Writing Freebie