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Blog Freebies Seasonal Simple Classroom Winter

Merry Christmas! Holiday’s Around the World!

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We are so excited to bring you a blog hop packed with activities for the holiday season! It is so important to teach our students about rich cultures- not just here- but everywhere! Hop through the posts to download the freebies!

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CANADA! Many people believe that Canadians celebrate Christmas just like we do in the United States. But while there are many similarities there are many differences too! Canadians celebrate with different treats (chicken bones!) and traditions (mummers!, sending a fir tree to Boston)!

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There are many stories that tell about the Christmas traditions that Canadians have. Click the book to grab the link and check them out for your students!

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In my school, we think it is important to teach the children about all of the holidays and provide rich activities from all cultures. In my classroom we do all sort of activities to teach these cultures. I like to use readers and use them for comprehension checks! (The freebie you can grab below comes with a comprehension sheet!)

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You can grab the freebie reader and comprehension sheet HERE to use with your students!

Be sure to hop around the world below for more awesome freebies, book recommendations, and activities for the holiday season!

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Comments

  1. Destiny says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:48 am

    “It is so important to teach our students about rich cultures- not just here- but everywhere!” Preach!

    Next year I’ll be doing some traveling and I’ll be honest, Canada isn’t the first place I think of but you’ve made me realize there is a beautiful country to explore right next door!

    Thank you for joining us!

    Destiny
    Terrific Teaching and Learning

    • simplyspecialed says

      November 13, 2015 at 2:56 am

      Thanks so much Destiny! It’s been so fun hopping along!

  2. leoste716 says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:22 am

    I love little e-z readers in my classroom too! I always let my kids color the pictures after we read the book… I think that’s their favorite part 🙂

    Stephanie

    • simplyspecialed says

      November 13, 2015 at 2:56 am

      Mine too Stephanie!

  3. mlynch11 says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:44 am

    Love that mini book! Thanks so much! My Holidays around the World unit will be so much better this year!

    Slainte,
    ☘ Molly

    • simplyspecialed says

      November 13, 2015 at 2:57 am

      Thanks so much Molly!

  4. katie Decatur says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:37 am

    I love the little book! My school counts our “clicks” so any time my kiddos get to make a book they LOVE It! It is always so special, I will definitely be making yours this year! Thanks for sharing!

  5. Candace says

    November 17, 2015 at 5:56 am

    Hi, would you happen to have a Canada Passport similar to the other bloggers’, or is page 10 it?

  6. Lauren says

    November 29, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    I can’t seem to find your passport page… Did I miss it? This has been so much fun hopping around!

  7. Deanna Garrett says

    December 11, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    Do you by chance have the passport page that goes along with your country? I love your resources and would love to have my kids summarize what they have learned. Thank you so very much for sharing.

    • simplyspecialed says

      December 11, 2015 at 5:45 pm

      Hi Deanna! Check out Mrs. D’s Corner for the passport page!

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  1. How 12 Countries Around the World Celebrate Christmas {Printables} - Teach Junkie says:
    December 11, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    […] Christmas in Canada – Use a printable emergent reader to explore how Canada celebrates Christmas. […]

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