Transform your classroom this holiday season with a unique resource that takes students on a global adventure. This Winter Holidays Around the World Tab Book + Close Readings resource is perfect for this time of year. Through engaging close readings, interactive graphic organizers, and a creative tab book format, students will discover fascinating winter holiday traditions, their origins, and how they’re celebrated around the world.

This resource blends informative passages with hands-on activities, helping students delve into:

• When and where holidays are celebrated
• Traditions, meals, and treats
• Music, songs, and fun facts
• Symbols, magical elements, and notable figures or animals

How It Works:

Students will start with close reading passages for each holiday. Then, they’ll synthesize their learning by completing interactive tab pages to build a visually engaging and informative tab book.

Tab Pages Include:

• Dates & Where Celebrated
• Why Holiday Celebrated & Decorations
• Traditions & Meals/Treats
• Music/Songs & Fun Facts
• Magical Elements & People/Animals

What’s Included:

• 26 Pages of Close Reading Passages (2–3 pages per holiday)
• 6 Tab Pages for the Base Book
• 12 Additional Tab Pages for More Holidays
• Teacher Directions for Easy Setup
• Answer Keys for Fast Grading

Holidays Covered:

• Bodhi
• Boxing Day
• Christmas
• Hanukkah
• Krampus Night
• Kwanzaa
• Las Posadas
• Omisoka
• St. Lucia Day
• St. Nicholas Day
• Soyal
• Yalda Night

Bring the magic of winter holidays into your classroom with the Winter Holidays Around the World Tab Book + Close Readings. This engaging resource features close reading passages, tab book activities, and everything you need for an enriching, no-prep cultural lesson. Perfect for grades looking to mix reading comprehension with holiday fun!

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