Saint Nicholas Day Word Mat
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Saint Nicholas Day Word Mat" is written for 1st Grade to 4th Grade (Ages 6-10). 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.
Saint Nicholas Day word mat for 1st to 4th grade: 12 pictured words with meanings, from bishop, Myra and legend to generous and Sinterklaas. Part of our Saint Nicholas Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Keep the mat on desks during Saint Nicholas Day reading and writing. Children use it to check spelling and to find words for their sentences.
What students will practice
- Introduces 1st to 4th grade students to Saint Nicholas Day on December 6 and how families in different countries celebrate it.
- Gives children a picture word bank to check while they read, talk and write.
- Made for 1st to 4th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Saint Nicholas Day Word Mat?
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Keep the mat on desks during Saint Nicholas Day reading and writing. Children use it to check spelling and to find words for their sentences.
What is the Saint Nicholas Day Word Mat?
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One page with 12 words, each with a picture and a short meaning: Saint Nicholas, bishop, Myra, legend, shoes, boots, treats, orange, gold coins, generous, kindness and Sinterklaas.
Can I use the Saint Nicholas Day Word Mat at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 1st Grade to 4th 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 4th Grade Saint Nicholas Day resources are there?
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1 printable resource, 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 1st Grade to 4th Grade students, roughly ages 6-10. 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 1st Grade to 4th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 1st Grade to 4th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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