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PPT
TES Global

Tes: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens: The Plot

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This 8-slide PowerPoint gives a brief synopsis of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Night Before Christmas

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of The Night before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore, a poem for children.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Solomon Crow's Christmas Pockets

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Solomon Crow's Christmas Pockets by Ruth McEnery Stuart, a book of stories and poems for children.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: A Cracker Bon Bon for Christmas Parties

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of A Cracker Bon-bon for Christmas Parties by Robert Barnabas Brough, a fiction book for children.
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Christmas Lights

For Students Pre-K - 1st
It's time to put up the Christmas lights! Click and drag the mouse to hang lights on the house. A fun Christmas computer activity for children and students of all ages.
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eBook
University of Virginia

University of Virginia: A Christmas Carol

For Students 9th - 10th
The full online text of "A Christmas Carol."
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Handout
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Portal De Navidad

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a compilation of all the texts and documentations about Christmas theme in the library Virtual Miguel de Cervantes.
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Word Search Template: Christmas Word Search

For Students 1st - 5th
Vocabulary practice or just for fun, use this seasonal template for creating a word search. Make your search in a small grid or large and select whether the activity will be done virtually or printed out.
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Math and Computer Practice: Christmas Lights

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Run through math facts and light up the night. The faster you go the more lights you receive. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
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Website
PBS

The Great War, Episode Two: Stalemate

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights from Episode 2 of the series, "The Great War," provide information on the "deadly stalemate." Includes information on the Schlieffen Plan, "Life in the Trenches," and "The Christmas Truce."
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Handout
Mayaco

Mayaco: Holiday Traditions: Mexico: Feliz Navidad

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of a Christmas tradition in Mexico, "Feliz Navidad". Recipes are also provided for some traditional Mexican holiday treats.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: A Dickens of a Resume

For Students 9th - 10th
While studying Charles Dickens' novel, "A Christmas Carol," students can work on their writing skills by creating a resume of the characters in the book.
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Website
Mayaco

Mayaco: Holiday Traditions: Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
Celebrating Christmas in Italy! Here's the lowdown on how Italians celebrate Christmas from decorations to special food.
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Website
Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library: Folger Exhibitions: Fooles and Fricassees

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated series of short essays discusses the food and drink of sixteenth-century England, including its production, perceived health benefits, and Christmas fare.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Patriotic Melodies

For Students 9th - 10th
The stories behind patriotic songs that have become part of American musical culture, such as "Anchors Away," "Over There," "U.S. Air Force Song," and "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again." Drill into the site to find lyrics, listen to...
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Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Fyodor Dostoevsky

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents an accurate account of the events in the life of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Also includes a bibliography of works by and about the author.
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Activity
Other

Robert Frost: America's Poet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides many full text poems by Robert Frost. There are also multiple links for more information on Frost and his works.
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Unit Plan
Can Teach

Can Teach: Songs and Poems

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
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Website
Other

German Embassy: German Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how Germans celebrate holidays and cultural traditions.
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Website
Other

Latvia Tourist & Business Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This website has links for the history, places of interest, churches, museums, and a visit to Riga at Christmas
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Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: English (Esl) Label Me! Printouts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Over 100 handouts with answer sheets you can print and use to help build English vocabulary. Numerous topics and themes are covered: everyday words, math terms, seasonal and holiday words, geographical terms, animals, opposites, parts of...