Christmas Around the World Guided Reader and Teaching Notes
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Christmas Around the World Guided Reader and Teaching Notes" is written for 1st Grade to 2nd Grade (Ages 6-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
13 pages in this set
Christmas Around the World guided reader for 1st to 2nd grade: an 8-page book on six countries, teaching notes and a matching page. Answer key included. Part of our Christmas holiday activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Introduce the vocabulary first, then read the book in a small guided reading group. Use the matching page as a quick check afterward.
What students will practice
- Gives Kindergarten students seasonal counting, vocabulary, and fine-motor activities themed around Christmas and Easter.
- Builds early counting and matching skills alongside coloring and cutting practice that strengthens pencil control.
- Works as low-pressure seasonal filler for the days around a holiday break, not core skill instruction.
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FAQ
How do I use the Christmas Around the World Guided Reader and Teaching Notes?
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Introduce the vocabulary first, then read the book in a small guided reading group. Use the matching page as a quick check afterward.
What is the Christmas Around the World Guided Reader and Teaching Notes?
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Twelve pages: an 8-page reader about Christmas in Mexico, the Philippines, Australia, Germany, Japan and Iceland, ending with a page to draw your family's celebration, plus teaching notes with eight vocabulary words, before and during reading questions, after reading questions with sample answers and a country-to-tradition matching page. Answer key included.
Can I use the Christmas Around the World Guided Reader and Teaching Notes at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 1st Grade to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 1st Grade to 2nd Grade Christmas resources are there?
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2 printable resources, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Christmas resources for?
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These are written for 1st Grade to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 6-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Christmas resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 1st Grade to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 1st Grade to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 13 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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