Christmas is such an exciting time in the classroom! Students are excited about the special day and cannot wait for a break. However, they must remember that Christmas is not just about presents. It is about family, showing appreciation, and caring for others. So, incorporating activities focusing on Christmas kindness is a fantastic way to spend time before the much-anticipated break. Thankfully, there are many great resources to use below!
Christmas Around The World
Planning during the busy Christmas season is difficult! Thankfully, this is a fantastic way for students to study Christmas around the world! There are 13 literacy activities and a step–by–step art project for each of the 9 countries represented. This includes Mexico, Australia, Germany, Canada, England, Italy, Sweden, India, and China.
As students travel the world, they will celebrate different cultural celebrations through engaging activities. The vast amount of activities also means teachers can choose who receives which activities, making differentiation easy.
Santa’s Kindness Beard
When students focus on Christmas kindness, it is crucial to make them aware of what this means. So, they can complete a list of kindness activities that fill Santa’s beard. The FREE resource is even editable, meaning teachers can select how many acts students should complete.
Students will love trimming a task off Santa’s beard as they spread kindness around the school and community.
The Kindness Classroom
Students want to feel comfortable in their classroom. However, they will need help understanding how to make this happen. Luckily, there are 8 units with 8 original stories based on the series Little Penguin.
Students will learn all about kindness as they travel on the journey with Little Penguin. They will learn about self-regulation, self-control, identifying emotions, and conflict resolution. Additionally, they will learn about self-management, friendship, kindness, problem-solving, growth mindset, and more!
Students will learn these essential skills through art, poetry, games, role playing, partner plays, and original stories. There are even lesson plans and teacher scripts to support learning.
Students will love being in a classroom that works hard to create a supportive, nurturing environment.
Social Skills Stories
When spreading Christmas kindness, the classroom will turn into a peaceful environment. It will feel so nice to have a classroom full of peace, respect, and tranquility during such a busy season.
Thankfully, this bundle of 6 Social-Emotional Learning Social Skills Monster printable books is ready to help create this environment. There are 5 lesson plans per story, so each book lasts one week. There are even printable activities to ensure students learn the importance of these skills.
While teachers focus on kindness all year, there is a special feeling behind Christmas kindness. There is naturally an extra magic in the year, so students are often eager to work on social-emotional learning. Best of all, being in a classroom filled with kindness and support will feel amazing.
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Barbara
Oh, Susanna … this is brilliant! I've just shared it on my What's Under Your Cape? FB page! Thanks much.
Barbara
Whimsy Workshop Teaching
Thank you SO much Barbara! I appreciate that! xo
Maria Gilles
This is great! Thank you SO much for sharing your wonderful ideas and creations with us!