Christmas Activities, Classroom Library, December Activities, English Language Arts, Figurative Language, Picture Books, Picture Books for Middle School, Picture Books in Middle School, STEM

5 Engaging Night Tree Activities for Winter Literacy & STEM

Night Tree by Eve Bunting is a charming and unique Christmas picture book. Published in 1994, it evokes the nostalgia of Christmases past and the classic comfort of a wondrous holiday story. The main character, along with his mother, father, and sister, has a remarkable tradition of going into the forest every winter. They do… Continue reading 5 Engaging Night Tree Activities for Winter Literacy & STEM

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Delightful Gingerbread Man Picture Books & Activities

National Gingerbread House Day is December 12. It’s perfect timing for a classroom day full of festivity, fun, and fabulous gingerbread activities! Whether you plan on baking gingerbread cookies, completing gingerbread crafts, holding a gingerbread house-building contest, or passing out Gingerbread Man coloring sheets, the day is a magical and sweet time. It’s also an… Continue reading Delightful Gingerbread Man Picture Books & Activities

Christmas Activities, Classroom Library, Creative Writing, December Activities, English Language Arts

Classroom Activities for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson is a novel that cannot be forgotten. I remember two of my elementary teachers reading it aloud during Christmastime and the laughter was rampant. When I became an elementary teacher and a mother, I read the book to new generations. My students and son were just as… Continue reading Classroom Activities for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever