Christmas Traditions Around the World
Let's learn about how people celebrate Christmas around the world. Students will learn customs & traditions of each country, while getting different stamps in their passport. Students will create a special Christmas craft for each country.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this class students will take a trip around the world and learn how children their age celebrate Christmas around the world. As students complete each unit, they can track their progress in both the included passport and the Christmas around the world booklet. We will read about 8 different countries and discuss the traditions together. After each country children will be given a craft project on a pdf for that country that they can finish after the class. The countries that will be...
I've lived in and travelled to many countries around the world. I want to share all of the things I've experienced in my life about Christmas traditions with your learners. I have a Master's Degree in Sociology and have been studying world cultures for over 20 years. I've done extensive research to create these classes and created all of the materials for my class myself, with original artwork. This class is not a deep dive into these cultures, but we will hit on Christmas themes, making sure to look at the cultures from many perspectives.
Homework Offered
There will be crafts that children can finish after class and then they can show the class their projects during the next class.0 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
The learners will receive a participation certificate at the end of the class.Grades Offered
The printables for each class will be provided before the class. Students will need crayons/markers/colored pencils, scissors, and glue/paste for each class. The crafts for each class will be: Class 1: Japan - Origami Santa Norway - Paper Craft Heart Ornament (please also have a piece of string or ribbon) Class 2: South Africa - South African Christmas Tree (please also have one clothes pin) Chile - Chilean Wreath Class 3: South Korea - Blue Santa (please also have blue tissue paper) Venezuela - Venezuelan Cuatro (please also have some yarn or string) Class 4: Russia - Babushka Puppet (please also have string or yarn) USA - 3D Christmas Tree
Christmas traditions in general can be a sensitive topic due to religion and different cultures. We will be looking at Christmas traditions from a secular point of view, making sure to look at the traditions from multiple different perspectives around the world. Also, I know that sometimes Christmas discussions can be tricky due to talking about presents they want to receive, or have received, but I will keep this conversation focused on traditions in order to prevent this dilemma.
Students will receive a PDF packet each class with all of the information for class. There are readings and activities for each country, as well as crafts. Also, students are given a PDF with mini-books for each country that they can create as well. The class packet is based on my first-hand accounts, and many primary and secondary sources especially depending on the country. Some of the main sources are: National Geographic National Geographic Kids www.history.com United Nations DW News Google Earth Google Maps Goode's World Atlas BBC Scholastic Books Flagpedia Kids World Travel Guide
Available times
Pacific
Meet the teacher
Hi everyone! I have taught in person for over 15 years and online for 4 years. I have taught math, social studies, cultural studies, English Literature, ESL, and AP Seminar for learners from 6 years old to adults. I've also taught arts and...
Group Class
$25
weekly or $50 for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages 8-12
1-9 learners per class
