Staff Picks
Homeschooling Winter Holidays
- Laura Rogers
- Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Collection
The holiday season is full of teachable moments. Plan a unit study around a winter holiday and keep the school days going while you decorate, bake, and get your holiday jingle on! From making homemade gifts to learning about other cultures, there are no limits to holiday learning.
Christmas in Colonial and Early America
Christmas Around the World from World Book.
Published in 1996
Encyclopedia of Christmas and New Year's Celebrations
Over 240 Alphabetically Arranged Entries Covering Christmas, New Year's, and Related Days of Observance, Including Folk and Religious Customs, History, Legends, and Symbols from Around the World ...
Published in 2003
Michael Hague's Family Christmas Treasury.
Published in 1996
Stories, poems, and music associated with Christmas.
A Newbery Christmas
Fourteen Stories of Christmas by Newbery Award-winning Authors
Published in 1991
A collection of stories about Christmas, by Newbery Award-winning authors such as Eleanor Estes, E.L. Konigsburg, Madeleine L'Engle, and Katherine Paterson.
Winter Holiday Stories.
Published in 2001
In the month of Kislev: A rich, arrogant merchant takes the family of a poor peddler to court and learns a lesson about the meaning of Hanukkah. The night before Chrismas: The story of Santa's visit on a snowy Christmas Eve. Seven candles for Kwanzaa: For each new day of Kwanzaa, a new candle is lit and children and adults share their thoughts, songs, stories from the past and dreams about the future.
Tomie DePaola's Christmas Tree Book.
Published in 2019
The members of a family discuss the origin of the Christmas tree as they decorate their own.
A Christmas Carol, and Other Christmas Writings
Published in 2003
In addition to "A Christmas Carol", "The Haunted Man" and a short story from the Pickwick Papers that was the basis for "A Christmas Carol", several of the author's shorter stories celebrating the season, are included. Additionally the editor discusses Dickens' influence on how we celebrate the season, and an appendix on Dickens' use of The Arabian Nights, plus a further reading list and notes.
Augustus Caesar's World
A Story of Ideas and Events from B.C. 44 to 14 A.D.
Published in 1975
Parallels comparative religious, social, and political forces which characterized and influenced the Roman Empire during the period just preceding and just following the birth of Christ. Examines contemporary events in Greece, Israel, Egypt, China, India, and Persia as well as Rome.
Celebrate Hanukkah
Published in 2016
This offering from the Holidays around the World series introduces children to the Jewish Festival of Lights. Heiligman recounts the holiday's history and origins and describes how it is celebrated today--with candles, special foods such as potato latkes, and games such as dreidel. The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud.
Kwanzaa
Published in 2017
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Kwanzaa. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.
Hanukkah Around the World
Published in 2009
Introduces Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, and describes how it is celebrated in different areas of the world, including Israel, Istanbul, Italy, Poland, and New York City. Includes glossary and recipes.
Let's Throw a Hanukkah Party!
Published in 2012
Presents ideas for hosting a Hanukkah party and discusses the history of the holiday.
While the Bear Sleeps
Winter Tales and Traditions
Published in 1999
A young girl travels through time with a bear as her guide in this glowing anthology of winter customs, including the Nativity, Christmas in Mexico City, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. She discovers the origins of winter tales and traditions from the first snowfall to the return of spring.
Celebrate Kwanzaa
Published in 2008
Describes the holiday of Kwanzaa, when African Americans commemorate their heritage, and explains its origins and how it is celebrated.
The Shortest Day
Celebrating the Winter Solstice
Published in 2003
Describes how and why daylight grows shorter as winter approaches, the effect of shorter days on animals and people, and how the winter solstice has been celebrated throughout history. Includes activities.
Santa Clauses
Short Poems from the North Pole
Published in 2014
Twenty-five haiku give readers a fresh, humorous perspective on Santa's December preparations, and rich illustrations pull readers into every wintry scene.
Christmas
From Solstice to Santa
Published in 2018
"Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series for middle readers. Illustrated with archival and color photographs, the book looks at the history and practice of Christmas celebrations around the globe."-- Provided by publisher.
The Artful Year
Celebrating the Seasons & Holidays with Family Arts and Crafts
Published in 2015
Presents a year's worth of art projects, seasonal activities, and recipes for simple, family-friendly crafting through the seasons and holidays.