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Learning Together Joyfully: DECEMBER – HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

Welcome back parents, grandparents, educators and caregivers. From late November through the start of the new year, the Christmas season will be in full swing! The incoming season brings lots of gifts and holiday cheer, and plenty of days off school and work. It’s one of the wonderful times for families and friends to gather together without interruptions. Christmas Day is a national public holiday in Canada. Cue the carols: The holiday season has officially arrived. In between cooking a Christmas or Hanukkah feast and getting the house holiday ready for family and guests, it can be difficult to find ways to keep children entertained. At Christmas it is customary to exchange gifts and for many to enjoy a special festive meal. For Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, the purpose is to celebrate the rededication of the Jewish temple after it was taken back from the Greeks in the 2nd century. Enjoy the many Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter and New Year’s activities, books and songs as you play, learn, grow, together throughout December!

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  1. Read and Sing Together
  2. Create Together: Puzzles, Crafts, Drawing and Constructing
  3. Explore, Engage & Interact Together
  4. Healthy Living: Movement & Nutrition
  5. Reflect: Thoughts of the Day About Learning

1.  Read and Sing Together 📚 

Asking children to retell the story is an important step to developing their comprehension to improve their understanding of the story. As well as the chart below, these simple questions can stimulate discussion and familiarize children with the parts of a story. Enjoy sharing your love of reading with your children – at home and at school. Check them out at your local school or public library or consider purchasing them as gifts.

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CHRISTMAS BOOKS: The traditions centered on Christmas gifts in Canada vary a lot between families. In some families, a mythical figure called Santa Claus brings gifts. He travels on a sleigh pulled by reindeer, enters homes via the chimney and leaves presents and candy in Christmas stockings or in a pile under the Christmas tree. In other families, individual members exchange carefully selected gifts. Check out the following recommended books, with a strong Canadian focus, at your local school or public library or consider purchasing them as gifts.

  • Merry Christmas Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt.  Stinky Face loves Christmastime…but he still has plenty of questions. What if a big, wintry wind blows his Christmas tree away? What if one of the reindeer gets his antlers stuck in the branches that hang over the roof? Luckily, his imaginative Mama knows how to reassure him that Christmas will be magical! 
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  • The Littlest Christmas Tree by R. A. Herman. There are only five days until Christmas, and the Littlest Christmas Tree is still waiting for a home. All it wants is for a family to take it home, decorate it, and sing its favorite song “Oh Christmas Tree, how lovely are thy branches.” But as Christmas nears, and one by one the other trees find homes, the Littlest Christmas Tree begins to think that no one will ever take it home. And then, on Christmas Eve, its wish comes when the man who runs the Christmas tree stand takes it home to his family.
  • The Littlest Reindeer by Brandi Dougherty.  The Littlest Reindeer by Brandi Dougherty. A sweet new holiday companion filled with Christmas cheer and one adorable reindeer! Dot may be the littlest reindeer in the North Pole, but she has a big desire to help Santa pull his sleigh! But Dot just can’t seem to fly the right way, no matter how hard she runs, leaps, and kicks. Will Dot learn to fly, or is the littlest reindeer just too little?
  • It’s Christmas David by David Shannon. Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree. From playing with delicate ornaments to standing in an endlessly long line for Santa, here are common Christmas activities–but with David’s naughty trimmings. A surefire hit that is destined to be an annual classic.
  • How do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas by Jane Yolen. From decorating the tree to wrapping presents, little dinosaurs love to celebrate Christmas-and everything about it. With ornaments on the branches and carolers singing at the door, the spirit of Christmas is finally here and filling the hearts of families everywhere. But when the stockings are hung on the chimney, and the cookies are left out for Santa, how can little dinosaurs go to sleep? It’s so exciting! How can they possibly calm down and behave? Children will laugh out loud as dinosaurs secretly lick candy canes, take sneaky peeks at gifts, and disrupt traditional family activities.
  • There Was a Cold Lady who swallowed some Snow by Lucille Colandro. There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow. I don’t know why she swallowed some snow. Perhaps you know. This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time, there’s a surprise at the end no reader will be able to guess!
  • T’was the Night Before Christmas by Sandra Magsamen. “Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, everyone was quiet… including the mouse! Discover this rendition of a beloved Christmas story, featuring sweet rhymes and engaging illustrations.
  • The Great Santa Stakeout by Betsy Bird. Freddy Melcher is Santa’s #1 Fan. He has Santa posters, Santa action figures, and even Santa underwear. But there is one prize Freddy desperately wants: A photograph taken with Santa, fresh out of the chimney. Oh, is it risky! It’s awfully hard to sneak anything by someone who can see you when you’re sleeping and knows when you’re awake. That’s why Freddy has been extra good this year . . . at hiding his plans. Will Freddy get away with his delightfully devious scheme to outwit Santa Claus himself and capture the ultimate selfie?
  • Pig the Elf by Aaron Blabey. Santa was coming! ‘Twas bigger than big! The Presents for ME, ME, ME. No one loves Christmas more than Pig. And the world’s greediest pug will stay up all night to get his presents! When Pig yips at Santa and finds himself joining in on the flying sleigh ride, things quickly get out of hand in a way that is pure Pig pandemonium.
  • Dragons Merry Christmas by Dav Pilkey. Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic’s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Dragon finds a Christmas tree, makes a wreath, and does his holiday shopping. Can Dragon spread his holiday cheer and discover the true meaning of Christmas?
  • Fly Guy’s Ninja Christmas by Tedd Arnold. In this book, it’s Christmazzz Eve and Fly Guy doesn’t have a present to give his best friend, Buzz. But when he goes out to look for one, Fly Guy meets a stranger in the house whom he must fight off with his ninja action. Will Fly Guy defeat the stranger? Will he find a present for Buzz? Even reluctant readers will enjoy this fun, zany holiday story about Fly Guy meeting Santa Claus, knocking over the Christmas tree, and showing off his ninja moves!
  • The Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid. A perfect snow has fallen, and first-grader Scott and fourth-grader Jim have been daydreaming the morning away, making plans, doodling sketches of snowmen and snow forts, all in anticipation of recess and the endless possibilities of this perfect snow. Barbara Reid uses her signature Plasticine style and blends it with ink wash panels to create a unique mixed media masterpiece. Drawing inspiration from the schoolyard of her own Toronto childhood and the ones she visits today; she manages to create authentic images to which readers of all ages will relate. This book is a timeless Canadian tale that will beautifully enhance any snowy day!
  •  Deck the Halls, A Canadian Christmas Carol by Helaine Becker. Join Canada’s favourite porcupine for a hilarious Christmas Eve party! Loons, beavers, moose and more appear, decorating, wrapping gifts, and of course, eating holiday goodies…  until the big surprise is unveiled!  
  • The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore and Barbara Reid. Barbara Reid’s brilliant, detailed Plasticine art is the perfect complement to this classic poem. A charming family of mice romp through the story, in their frenzied, detailed household, bringing a lively and very Canadian slant to these iconic words.
  • The Night Before Playoffs by Stella Partheniou Grasso. Full of hockey action and lively animal illustrations, this Canadian take on the Christmas classic “A Visit from St. Nicholas” will be the perfect read-aloud for hockey fans young and old! “’Twas the night before playoffs; the rink was pristine; And the glimmering ice appeared simply serene. The medals were polished, the ribbons were pressed. The cup was all set to be claimed by the best”.
  • The Twelve Days of Christmas in Canada by Ellen Warwick. O Canada, at Christmastime! Come with Juliette and her “crazy Canuck cousin” as they take a holiday trip across the country, all the way from Prince Edward Island and Vieux-Québec to Winnipeg and Vancouver. Along the way Juliette gets really cool Canadian gifts—like 8 bears a-swimming, 6 Mounties marching, and a loon in a maple tree!
  • Finding Christmas by Robert Munsch. Canada’s best loved author and illustrator team creates a festive story to ring in the holiday season ― based on Robert Munsch’s own family! Every year Julie finds the Christmas presents her parents hid: in the basement, under the bed, in the garage. But this year it’s Christmas Eve and she has found nothing. NOTHING! She’s worried ― will there be no presents at all?
  • Sounds Like Christmas by Robert Munsch. Grandma is baking Christmas cookies, so she asks Lincoln and Georgia to decorate the tree. And what a tree it becomes! In addition to the lights, garlands and balls the kids compete to add some very special and extremely noisy ornaments, including a talking doll, a chirping bird, the neighbour’s dog and more. What will their grandparents ― and Santa ― think? The grandma in this story is Robert Munsch’s long-time assistant Sharon and the kids are her grandchildren, Georgia and Lincoln.
  • Dashing Through the Snow: A Canadian Jingle Bells by Helaine Becker. When Sasquatch upsets Santa’s sleigh, everyone gets the wrong presents. But that doesn’t stop them from having a great time! Join in the merriment and mayhem as a wild (and familiar) cast of Canadian characters take over the Christmas holidays once again.
  • Santa ABC by George Fewster. Canadian illustrator George Fewster is a former bookseller and an aspiring mall Santa. He lives outside Toronto with his family and brings us bold and colourful illustrations in his new children’s book Santa ABC. Take a tour through the alphabet with your old pal Santa, from Astronaut Santa to Zombie Santa. There are lots of funny bits, some surprises and a few teachable moments. Santa ABC is festive, mildly educational and guaranteed to make even a hardened grinch crack a smile or two.
  • A Porcupine in a Pine Tree; A Canadian 12 Days of Christmas by Helaine Becker. A hilarious cast of distinctively Canadian characters populate these Twelve Days of Christmas! Christmas, as only Canadians can celebrate! Where else do Mounties frolic, squirrels enjoy a fine game of curling, and hockey players mark the season as lords-a-leaping? This hilarious, tongue-in-cheek re-setting of the popular Christmas carol is the perfect gift for Canadians new and old, young and young-at-heart.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas in Canada: 101 Stories about the Joy and Wonder of the Holidays by Amy Newmark & Janet Matthews. Need help getting into the spirit of the holidays? Moms and Dads will appreciate this special edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul! It’s Christmas in Canada! Get in the spirit with these 101 stories about the joy and wonder of the holidays. All stories are “Santa safe” so they can be enjoyed by the whole family, and they haven’t left out Hanukkah either.
  • Baseball bats for Christmas by Michael Kusugak. It’s 1955 on Repulse Bay, a small community set in the Arctic Circle. When a group of children come across a bunch of Christmas trees delivered by a bush pilot, they decide to use their imaginations to have a fun game of baseball in the cold. This book is a celebration of creativity, culture and the spirit of the season.

  • One Wild Christmas by Nicolas Oldland. In this book, best friends moose and beaver are hard at work getting ready for the holiday season. But when they realize they’ve forgotten to get a Christmas tree, the two pals embark on a journey through the snowy forest to find one that’s just right. When they do find a suitable tree to cut down, the moose and the beaver can’t quite decide on whether Christmas can be Christmas without cutting down a beautiful tree.
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Suess. This book was originally published in 1957 using just 2 different colored inks (red and black). This book features Dr. Seuss’s original illustrations in full color for the very first time—the way he’d have likely colored them had he published the book today! While this edition is not a replacement for the original, we think it makes a cheerful addition to the Dr. Seuss canon that is bound to appeal to Dr. Seuss fans of all ages. PS: The drabness of the Grinch’s life in his cave compared to the happy, vibrant life of the Whos in Who-ville has never been easier to see!

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HANUKKAH BOOKS: The first night of Hanukkah 2023 starts at nightfall on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, which is when the first candle is lit. The final candles are lit on Thursday evening, Dec. 14, and the holiday concludes the following day, Dec. 15. Check these books out at your local school or public library or consider purchasing them as gifts.

  • Meet the Latkes by Alan Silberberg. The Latke family is celebrating the holiday season. They all gather around while Grandpa Latke tells everyone the story of Hanukkah, but the tall tale he tells features giant dreidels and evil alien potatoes! It’s up to the Latke family dog to make sure everyone knows the real story. Hockey with Dad by author Willie Sellars, is the follow-up to his book Dipnetting with Dad. Featuring illustrations by Kevin Easthope, this book continues the adventures of Little Brother who plays hockey within his Secwépemc community. It’s the championship game, and Big Sister and her hockey team are ready to win. But when their goalie gets injured, it’s time for Little Brother to step up and make his father and community proud.
  • Hanukkah Cookies With Sprinkles by David A. Adler. Sara and her family are getting ready for Hanukkah — which means delicious foods, including cookies! But then she notices one man who doesn’t seem to eat much at all, let alone Hanukkah treats. Sara decides to try and help. 
  • Jeremy’s Dreidel by Ellie Gelman. At a dreidel-making workshop, Jeremy’s friends think he’s molding a secret code on his clay dreidel. But he’s really making a special gift for his father, who is blind. How will he get his friends to appreciate his special dreidel?
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  • Little Red Ruthie by Gloria Koster. Ruthie is walking through the woods to spend Hanukkah at Grandmother’s house, carrying sour cream and applesauce. When a hungry wolf crosses her path, Ruthie has to think quickly! 
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  • Potatoes at Turtle Rock by Anna Schnur-Fishman and Susan Schnur. Annie leads her family on a nighttime journey around their farm to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. At each stop along the way—the Old Log, Squeezy Cave, and Billy Goat’s Bridge—Annie uses riddles (and potatoes) to mark old traditions and start new ones. They end up at Turtle Rock Creek, where they give thanks for the light and warmth (and potatoes) in their lives.
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  • Is it Hanukkah Yet? By Chris Barash. From snow on the ground to making applesauce and latkes to lighting the menorah, this sweet, lyrical story shows the seasonal and traditional ways we know Hanukkah is on its way.
  • Hanukkah Upside Down by Elissa Brent Weismann. In this delightfully upside-down picture book holiday story, cousins from opposite sides of the globe debate who can celebrate the best Hanukkah. Eight chances to prove it—may the best cousin win! From their homes in New York and New Zealand, cousins Noah and Nora decide to have a competition. Winter versus summer: Who can have the world’s best Hanukkah? But as the eight nights of Hanukkah go on, the contest proves tougher than they imagined. Even as each cousin celebrates the holiday with their own unique traditions, they realize they have more in common than they thought. A warm, witty holiday story this book shows that while there are countless ways to celebrate Hanukkah, family is what matters most.
  • The Eight Knights of Hanukkah by Leslie Kimmelman.  It’s the last night of Hanukkah and everyone is doing their part for the big celebration, but a dragon called Dreadful has other ideas. He roams the countryside, interrupting the party preparations. Lady Sadie must call upon the Eight Knights of Hanukkah to perform deeds of awesome kindness and stupendous bravery and put an end to the dragon’s shenanigans. When Dreadful eats all the special donuts the baker made, Sir Lily helps the baker make more sufganiyot. Sir Alex makes a young lad a new dreidel after Dreadful scorched his original one. And on the Knights go–but when they finally catch up to Dreadful, a funny surprise awaits them! Leslie Kimmelman crafts a humorous and touching story out of a bit of wordplay and a love for a holiday that truly shines. Galia Bernstein’s artwork is full of appeal and is sure to satisfy fantasy fans. Back matter includes a note on the traditions of Hanukkah and directions for playing the dreidel game.
  • Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama by Selina Alko. I am a mix of two traditions. How lucky am I? Holiday time at Sadie’s house means golden gelt sparkling under the Christmas tree, candy canes hanging on eight menorah branches, voices uniting to sing carols about Macabees and the manger, and latkes on the mantel awaiting Santa’s arrival. This book celebrates blended families and will make the perfect holiday gift for the many Americans who celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah.
  • Eight Nights of Lights by Leslie Kimmelman. Happy Hanukkah! Count down each night with this gorgeous and fun holiday storybook. Celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah with this interactive, one-of-a-kind menorah and storybook set. The perfect Hanukkah gift for the entire family to enjoy! Each night, open a candle-shaped book and follow a young Jewish girl and her family as they decorate their home, say blessings, enjoy traditional foods and games, and gather to hear about the brave Maccabees and their victory that brought light to all Jews. Flip the book over to “light” the candle and place it back in the menorah to commemorate each night of the Festival of Lights!

NEW YEAR BOOKS: A new year is almost upon us and many of us will be making new year’s resolutions. It is an opportunity for children to work on many personal skills they would like to improve. They can learn to decide what they want to change and feel more control over the future. They can acquire self-reflection, self discipline, self-awareness and self-esteem. Once they identify area for improvement, they can pick an area to focus on and use it as their resolution. New Year’s Resolutions for Kids can be simple or more detailed, but it is great exercise for kids to come up with their own. Check these books out at your local school or public library or consider purchasing them as gifts.

  • Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution by Pat Miller. With the help of her friends, Squirrel learns about what it means to make a New Year’s resolution. An excellent read for the beginning of the calendar year. 
  • New Year’s Day by Lynn Peppas. People around the world have different customs to welcome in the new year. Learn the history of New Year’s Day, and read about all of the different traditions that make it fun!  This is definitely a must for your New Year’s book list if you are teaching students about traditions and customs!
  • Happy New Year by Dee Smith. It is New Year’s Day! This book is a simple tale that captures the wonderful things children can look forward to in the New Year.
  • Shante Keys and the New Year’s Peas by Gail Pernas-Davenport. In her quest to find some black-eyed peas, Shante discovers the different ways that her neighbors celebrate the New Year. A story of diversity and traditions that children will enjoy.
  • The Stars will still Shine by Cynthia Rylant. A soothing book that is fantastic to read at the end of a tough day. Cynthia Rylant’s story lets us know that everything will be ok.  An encouraging read like this is always a must on any book list for children. 
  • Happy New Year Everywhere by Arlene Erlbach. Elementary children will love learning about New Year’s customs in twenty different countries.  A great way to learn about world customs.
  • Happy New Year Around the World by Sylvia Walker. Discover the holiday customs of nations around the world with 30 festive full-page illustrations that are ready for your children to color.  This book is another great addition to any book list! 
  • It’s New Year’s Day! by Clara Coleman. When is New Year’s Day? What are resolutions? And how do people celebrate? Full-color photographs, diagrams, and carefully leveled text will engage readers while helping them understand this exciting holiday. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction reading skills.
  • Snow Horses by Patricia MacLauchlan. From this Newbery Medal-winning author comes a cozy picture book of love, light, and community during New Year’s and taking the past with us as we step into the future, brought to life with tender and intricate cut paper illustrations. On the very last evening before the new year, when the snow is falling soft and thick, two black horses wait for the jingle of their sled. As they ride about town, they will spread light to their beloved neighbors, bidding farewell to the last night–and saying hello to the first morning.
  • Angelia Ice Skates by Katharine Holabird. Angelina is planning a New Year’s Eve ice dance for everyone in Mouseland. All her friends are taking part—even little cousin Henry. But two big boys from school keep interrupting their rehearsals. When a giant snowball fight breaks out, Angelina is sure the dance will be ruined. Will she find a way to make the show a success? A good read to introduce goal setting.
  • I Need a New Butt by A young boy suddenly notices a big problem — his butt has a huge crack! So he sets off to find a new one. Will he choose an armor-plated butt? A rocket butt? A robot butt? Find out in this quirky tale of a tail, which features hilarious rhymes and delightful illustrations. Children and parents will love this book — no ifs, ands, or butts about it! Kids will love this book. They will giggle, they will laugh, and they will want this book to be read over and over again because it is just plain silly and funny. This is a good book to introduce realistic goal setting.

MUSIC: Music encompasses so many different subject areas proving how important it is to ensure our children have music as an important part of their lives – at home and at school.

HANUKKAH SONGS: Hanukkah is spread out over eight days so there’s plenty of time to sing, dance, and enjoy festive music. The best Hanukkah songs for kids are fun and upbeat, but still manage to convey the importance of the holiday.

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WINTER SONGS:

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2. Create Together: Puzzles, Crafts, Drawing and Constructing 🧩 

NEW YEAR ACTIVITIES: This is a great time to start a discussion with children about the importance of both reflection and thinking about goal setting. Talk about areas where your child thinks they could improve, why they want to improve and steps they can take to reach their goal. While you are celebrating a new year with children, you may wish to cover some goal-setting with them too. You can kick off the conversation by sharing some of your own goals or areas of improvement so they have an example to get them thinking. If you are looking for fun things to do with your family on New Year’s Eve, enjoy some of the following activities. At school, the timing and occasion is just perfect to help kids set new goals for the new semester and new year.

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CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES: Some people consume large quantities of food and drinks on Christmas Day. Dinner might be a very large meal with a stuffed or dressed roast turkey, potatoes, a selection of vegetables and cranberry sauce and gravy to add flavor. Popular desserts include pumpkin pie and plum or Christmas pudding, tarts, or shortbread cookies. When opening gifts, consider taking turns, circling back as many times as needed. This takes longer, but preserving the magic of Christmas is never a bad thing. Plus, each person can then acknowledge the gift giver and the family as a whole can express their gratitude. I think it’s a great way to begin to teach children, from a very young age, that Christmas is not about consumption and it’s not all about the gifts either. Implementing any of these ideas allows families to focus less on presents and personal gain and time to allow families to emphasize what Christmas means to them.  

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3. Explore, Engage & Interact Together 🌍

HANUKKAH ACTIVITIES:

WINTER ACTIVITIES: There are many educational and developmental benefits for children to color. The act of coloring can increase the development of fine motor skills and increase hand-eye coordination? It’s a good way to incorporate these awesome benefits disguised as fun! Word Searches are excellent literacy activities. Not only are they a fun activity for your kids of all ages, but they can improve vocabulary. They help to develop a child’s sense of humor and other social skills. They aid in children’s development of hearing awareness and are part of children’s pre-literacy skills.

4. Healthy Living: Movement & Nutrition 👭

MOVEMENT: Experiential learning, in which children acquire knowledge by doing and via reflection on their experiences, is full of movement, imagination, and self-directed play. The nerves utilizing emotional, sensory, and movement experiences, allow information to flow smoothly and quickly between the body and the brain.

BENEFITS OF MOVEMENT include:

  • Movement allows children to connect concepts to action and to learn through trial and error.
  • Movement encourages exploration.
  • Movement helps children in their brain development.
  • Movement helps children in their physical growth.
  • Movement is an essential factor in intellectual growth.

NUTRITION: Nutrition is intimately connected to health; the latter exists only because of the former. However, it is easy to forget the importance of being mindful of both in a fast-paced culture with a variety of instant foods and beverages. Check out the above infographic based on 5 note-worthy quotes on nutrition to learn by heart. Keep in mind, December is a time to indulge. Enjoy creating special food gifts for family and friends with your children.

  • Read this article packed with cookies and homemade candy recipes. Making homemade candy is a favorite Christmas tradition. It is a wonderful tradition to start at home or with grandparents. One of the best parts of the holidays is that people tend to overindulge by eating lots of treats and Christmas Cookies or Candies.
  • Read instructions on how to create cookies to celebrate Hanukkah.
  • Everyone loves yummy treats, but this time of year, why not add some holiday fun to snack time? Whether you’d like to munch on something packed with holiday cheer, or want to wow your friends at a Christmas or Hanukkah party, these simple and seasonal finger-food recipes have you covered for all your festive needs! 
  • Find the instructions in these videos and ask your parents for help with any of the “sharper” steps.
  • Another fun new year’s activity is to make these Hot Chocolate Spoons.

5. Reflect: Thoughts of the Day About Learning 💭

CHRISTMAS & WINTER:

HANUKKAH:

NEW YEAR – 2024:

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