Who Was Saint Nicholas? Fact Poster
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Who Was Saint Nicholas? Fact Poster" is written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 7-11). 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.
Who Was Saint Nicholas? fact poster for 2nd to 5th grade: a map of Myra in Turkey and 6 boxes on his life, December 6, the legend and Santa Claus. Part of our Saint Nicholas Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Display it in December or read it together before other Saint Nicholas Day pages. Find Turkey on a world map and talk about how the custom spread to other countries.
What students will practice
- Introduces 2nd to 5th grade students to Saint Nicholas Day on December 6 and how families in different countries celebrate it.
- Gives the class a poster to read together, point to and talk about.
- Made for 2nd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the "Who Was Saint Nicholas?" Fact Poster?
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Display it in December or read it together before other Saint Nicholas Day pages. Find Turkey on a world map and talk about how the custom spread to other countries.
What is the "Who Was Saint Nicholas?" Fact Poster?
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One poster page with a small map that shows Myra in what is now Turkey and notes that Nicholas was born in Patara, nearby. Six numbered boxes answer Where did he live?, When did he live?, Why December 6?, What is the legend?, What do children do? and Is he Santa Claus? It explains that he was the bishop of Myra in the 300s, that by tradition December 6 is his feast day, and that the name Santa Claus comes from Sinterklaas, the Dutch name for Saint Nicholas.
Can I use the "Who Was Saint Nicholas?" Fact Poster at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade to 5th 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 2nd Grade to 5th Grade Saint Nicholas Day resources are there?
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2 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 16 Saint Nicholas Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Saint Nicholas Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Saint Nicholas Day resources for?
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These are written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 7-11. 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 Saint Nicholas Day 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 2nd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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