Winter Holidays Around the World Word Mat
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Winter Holidays Around the World Word Mat" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). 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.
Winter holidays word mat for K to 2nd grade: nine picture tiles with holiday names, from Hanukkah and Christmas to Lunar New Year and Lohri. Part of our Holidays Around the World holiday activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Keep a copy at each table or in writing folders so children can spell the holiday names on their own. Laminate it to use all season.
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 Winter Holidays Around the World Word Mat?
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Keep a copy at each table or in writing folders so children can spell the holiday names on their own. Laminate it to use all season.
What is the Winter Holidays Around the World Word Mat?
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One page with nine picture tiles, each with a holiday name: Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, St. Lucia Day, Winter Solstice, Lunar New Year, New Year's Eve and Lohri.
Can I use the Winter Holidays Around the World Word Mat at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten 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 Kindergarten to 2nd Grade Holidays Around the World resources are there?
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5 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 Holidays Around the World resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 5-8. 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 Holidays Around the World 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 Kindergarten to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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