Whether you opt for The Night Before Christmas, How the Grinch
Stole Christmas, or another holiday favorite, these poems can be
a great way for students to learn about (or review) concepts
like rhythm, rhyme scheme, figurative language, and more. For a
secular approach, try winter songs like Jingle Bells, Frosty the
Snowman or Winter Wonderland. Research Holiday Traditions Pose a
question about the holidays, such as: *Why do we hang stockings
by the fireplace? *Where did the idea of Santa Claus come from?
*How did someone invent the candy cane? Guide students through a
research project to find the answer. To be more inclusive,
include questions regarding several December holidays in
addition to Christmas traditions. Guys: I’ve been drafted into
helping my department come up with decorations for our holiday
party. I want to make a good impression here, so I need some
help. I need help with… …finding simple, affordable craft
decorations I could put together in a reasonable amount of time.
Anything holiday relat