Explaining the Winter Solstice

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Multicultural Holidays
Multicultural Holidays
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This comprehensive book provides background information and related activities for more than 75 holidays throughout the year. It also includes student contracts and culminating activities.
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Simple STEAM Suggestions

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Movement Activities for Elementary Students

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Movement Activities for Elementary Students

Break up the day and get your students moving with these movement activities for elementary students.

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Indoor Recess Choice Board Activities for Elementary

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Indoor Recess Choice Board Activities for Elementary

This menu features a selection of simple and engaging student-choice indoor recess activities.

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Winter Solstice Videos and Activities

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Winter Solstice - Videos & Activities

Winter Solstice – Videos & Activities The winter solstice occurs December 21.

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Winter Holidays Worksheets

Students will learn about traditions of various winter holidays, including Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah.

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Winter-Themed Bulletin Board

Warm up your classroom with these winter ideas and a reading bulletin board example.

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Winter Solstice Activities

Teach children about the winter solstice with these activities.

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Winter Holidays Chart

Winter Holidays ChartAll of these holidays have special traditions and historical significance that make them importan...

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The Winter Solstice

In astronomy, the solstice is either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celesti...

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