Students take a quiz on brief histories of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Las Posadas. They, in groups, research four December celebrations and then test their comprehension.

Students study customs of various winter holidays. In this holiday lesson, students read the book The Reasons for the Seasons and complete a winter glyph. Students use graphing software to create a chart of the holidays that are celebrated.

In this printing practice worksheet, students trace a dotted example of each month of the year from July to December. There is room for students to practice on their own. This is Zaner-Bloser style.

In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that December is National Write to a Friend Month. Students write a letter to a friend living anywhere.

For this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Iowa became a state on December 28, 1846. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the state of Iowa and summarize them in their own words.

In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man. Students write about the bravest thing they have ever done.

In this calendar worksheet, students complete word problems about the December calendar. Students complete 5 word problems on this worksheet.

Pupils explore the various ways people in our country and other countries conduct celebrations during the month of December. They research the celebration they've chosen and will present this to the class.

Students define culture and explore elements that are part of the custom or culture of a place.  In this holiday lesson, students identify the cultures they participate in.  Students identify the differences in people's...

In December of 2011, the New York Times released an article describing new investigations of old Antarctic explorations. Your class will read the article then answer 12 related comprehension questions.

Students create a colorful candelholder as a gift for a family member, neighbor, or friend. They follow directions to create the candleholder, wrap and present the candleholder as a gift to someone special.

In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students reflect on the past year as they write about things that happened to them over the course of the past year.

In this daily writing prompt worksheet, learners learn about Kwanza as they use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the festival and summarize them in their own words.

A lesson plan on the holiday known as Boxing Day is here for you. In it, middle schoolers read a passage about the history of the holiday, then complete some reading comprehension worksheets embedded in the plan to reinforce what they...

From December 20, 1860 to June 8, 1861, eleven states seceded from the Union. Alabama seceded on January 11, 1861. Why did so many white Alabamians want to secede? Why did they believe the South could win the war? These are the essential...

For this writing prompt worksheet, students prepare for the new year. Students record their New Year's Resolutions as they set goals for the coming year.

In this writing prompt worksheet, students reflect on Christmas Day as they describe the best gift they have given to someone else.

In this holidays around the world worksheet, students answer short answer questions that are celebrated around the world. Students complete 10 short answer questions.

Students work in literary circles to discuss Catherine, Called Birdy.  For this Catherine, Called Birdy lesson, students brainstorm ideas for discussion and observe as the teacher models a good discussion group.  Students...

Students create and color three-dimensional ornaments reflecting December's many cultural celebrations. They decide which symbol they wish to create as an ornament, draw or trace the outline of the symbol, and follow directions as they...

Research Christmas traditions and the December climate in Australia. Discover Australia's custom of lowering postage rates at the holiday season and creating a yearly stamp. Realize that Christmas in Australia is during the summer season...

Come December, practice syllable counting with the appropriate time of year! Using the winter theme, readers identify the winter picture, clap the number of syllables, and place the correct number of cotton balls next to the four...

Students assess the significance of a watershed event in the political history of the United States . They identify events and issues associated with the internment of Japanese-Americans as a result of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor...