December

Want something to do during the holiday season that is both fun and involves thinking? Get students writing about what a snowman would think about Halloween or what a ghost would think about Thanksgiving.

Your special friends sure have some unique gift needs!

Start with facts about Christmas trees. Group them. Label them. Can you boil it all down to one big idea?

So, what can a cardboard tube be used for other than holding wrapping paper?

Wouldn’t some holidays be better on a certain day of the week? Should Thanksgiving have a set date?

How many words can you find within ORNAMENT?

How many different ways can we use the word “gift” in a single paragraph? Let’s find out in this Parts of Speech Party!

Eight types of precipitation battle it out in this tournament.

How many words can you find within “cranberry”?

Five emoji. One story. Where will your imagination take you?

Five emoji. One story. Where will your imagination take you?

How many words can you find within NUTCRACKER?

Five emoji. One story. Where will your imagination take you?

How many words can you find within WREATH?

Five emoji. One story. Where will your imagination take you?

Five emoji. One story. Where will your imagination take you?

Writing prompts, non-fiction analysis, and science topics related to Christmas and Hanukkah.

A passage from White Fang to use as a mentor text, discussion starter, or writing prompt.

How many words can you find within MENORAH?

How many words can you find within LATKES?

Let’s write a holiday song about order and chaos!