Ever wondered what other countries do around the holidays? Do you want to learn about how others celebrate? These resources provide activities and lessons for K-6 students. Learn about diverse customs through games, food and fun lesson plans.
Math
Merry Christmas Math: 10 Christmas math solutions created by The Franklin Institute.
Hanukkah Puzzle: The Sidwell Friends School Hanukkah candle math puzzle.
Festivals of Lights: Festival of lights has been around for thousands over years. Learn the history behind the festival of lights for Hanukkah, Christmas and Ramadan.
History of Hanukkah: Discusses the concepts and laws that represent Hanukkah.
Arts
Unity Within Community: A Kindergarten up to second grade lesson that has students use their artistic ability to demonstrate their knowledge of Kwanzaa.
Hanukkah: Hanukkah art lessons for kindergarten up to sixth grade. Children make an edible Menorah, milk carton Dreidel, a beaded bookmark and much more.
Kwanzaa Placement: Younger children can make a Kwanzaa placement out of traditional colors.