You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch

For the past couple of weeks I have been planning activities for Literacy Night on December the 16th. After the fourth graders perform, students will listen to the story, "How the Grinch stole Christmas." They will get to create a Grinch, participate in a writing activity and enjoy milk and cookies. Students will be talking about the Grinch in Guidance, Art, Music, and PE creating excitement for great things to come at Literacy Night.

Culture at Christmas

This is the time of year for students to learn about different cultural traditions and customs. This knowledge helps them understand the perspectives of others and broadens their knowledge of the world around them. When I was in the classroom, I loved to teach students where some of our traditions and customs originated. They were always surprised to learn where Christmas carols, Christmas cards, stockings, and the poinsettia originated. Here are some of my favorite books introducing students to other cultures:

These books are fantastic resources helping students understand where some of our own traditions and customs originated. It also broadens their awareness of the unique traditions within other cultures.