Thanksgiving kicks off the Christmas holiday season in schools and at home. When I think of Thanksgiving holiday parties, I think of food, family and how richly blessed I am. I remember past Thanksgiving celebrations family and students I've taught. I've always linked curriculum current holidays. At Thanksgiving, we study American history, exploration, settlement, religions, native American cultures and early technology. At our holiday parties, we play seasonal themed games. Here are lesson plans for the holiday season, beginning with Thanksgiving. These are adaptable for Christmas, too. You can print games, puzzles, word searches, crossword puzzles, matching games etc. I use these games to connect lessons and content. Word games and puzzles also make excellent non-traditional tests. Read more
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Free Printable Thanksgiving Puzzles and Word Games
Thanksgiving kicks off the Christmas holiday season in schools and at home. When I think of Thanksgiving holiday parties, I think of food, family and how richly blessed I am. I remember past Thanksgiving celebrations family and students I've taught. I've always linked curriculum current holidays. At Thanksgiving, we study American history, exploration, settlement, religions, native American cultures and early technology. At our holiday parties, we play seasonal themed games. Here are lesson plans for the holiday season, beginning with Thanksgiving. These are adaptable for Christmas, too. You can print games, puzzles, word searches, crossword puzzles, matching games etc. I use these games to connect lessons and content. Word games and puzzles also make excellent non-traditional tests. Read more
St. Nicholas Day Party Planner- Dec.6
Free Printable Advent Jesse Tree Ornaments and Activities
Free Printable Jesse Tree Coloring, Ornaments and Activities root shall spring up from the stump of Jesse's lineage'. This Bible passage foretells the birth of the Messiah. During Advent, symbols are hung on the Jesse Tree to represent the story of Jesus. For free printable Jesse Tree... read more
Free Printable Jesse Tree Coloring, Ornaments and Activities root shall spring up from the stump of Jesse's lineage'. This Bible passage foretells the birth of the Messiah. During Advent, symbols are hung on the Jesse Tree to represent the story of Jesus. For free printable Jesse Tree... Twelfth Night: The History of the Magi
The Magi: The History of the Wisemen Whose Visit to the Nativity is Celebrated as Epiphany Who were the wisemen or kings or Magi that visited the Christ Child in Bethlehem? Read on for historical and sociological information.View more »
Christmas Traditions: Wreath History, Craft, Recipe
Christmas and Advent Traditions: The Wreath The evergreen wreath has traditionally represented eternal life. Christian missionaries adapted the symbol of the wreath for the celebration of Christmas. Here's the history and symbolism of the wreath, plus wreath cookie recipe and craft project. View more »
Dec. 12~ Our Lady of Guadalupe
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Lesson Plans, Celebration Guide December 12 is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Roman Catholic liturgical year. Here is a guide to celebrate her feast day in your homeschool or classroom. Celebrate Mexico's history,traditions, literature, food, customs and culture as well! View more »
Advent Wreath - Craft, Prayers, History and Devotions
Advent Wreath Devotional: History, How-tos and Traditions
Description of Advent Wreath practices, meaning, history and prayers. Ideas for handmade advent wreaths. read more
Christmas and Advent Craft- Jesse Tree
Jesse Tree Advent Devotional Craft History, tradition, devotional use of the Jesse Tree to trace the lineage of Our Lord and prepare for his coming. Craft project instructions.
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Free Printable Hanukkah Activities
Free Hanukkah / Chanukah Printables 10 Websites featuring free Jewish, Yiddish, Hanukkah activities, printables, greeting cards,games, decorating, coloring, cut and paste and lesson planning. Mazel Tov! read on
Christmas Holiday Countdown with Books
Christmas Countdown Books Count down to Christmas a with a book a day! 25 Books to read and share the joy of Christmas! Holiday and Christmas stories from around the world! Perfect for school, home, home-school or day care. View more »Advent and Christmas Traditions
Creative Christmas Traditions Christmas in our Catholic home-schooling family is truly a season. We live advent and Christmas from the first Sunday to Epiphany. Our lessons dwelt entirely on advent and Christmas: literature, history, math, sciences, social studies, art. We spent advent making gifts, doing service projects and immersing our family in Christmas. I'll share some of our happiest holiday and Christmas traditions...View more »
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