Christmas Traditions Around the World Research Project Pack Embark on an enchanting journey across the globe with our “Exploring Christmas Traditions Around the World” research project pack. This resource is designed to ignite the curiosity of students and unveil the rich tapestry of global festivities that adorn the holiday season. Introduction: Unlock the door to understanding by delving into the rich and diverse Christmas traditions celebrated across the world. Learn about the unique customs, delectable foods, and joyful festivities that each culture cherishes. Purpose and Benefits: Our comprehensive research project pack empowers students to organise their findings and discoveries about specific countries’ Christmas traditions. It provides a structured framework to unearth unique decorations, delicious foods, and various customs, fostering a deeper appreciation for diverse cultures. Guided Exploration: This pack guides students through a step-by-step exploration of various components of Christmas traditions: • Selecting a Country: Encourages students to choose a country of interest and reflect on their reasons for selection. • Customs and Rituals: Encourages students to explore and document unique examples from their chosen country. • Unique Decorations and Ornaments: Prompts students to describe noteworthy decorations or ornaments associated with the tradition. • Special Foods or Treats: Encourages the identification of favourite foods or treats intrinsic to the tradition. • Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Celebrations: Explores specific activities or traditions associated with these pivotal days. • Specific Activities or Events During the Christmas Season: Uncovers noteworthy events or activities linked to the celebration. • Reliable Sources for Information: Guides students on sourcing credible information for their research. • Reflection and Sharing: Prompts students to reflect on their learnings and how they plan to share this newfound knowledge. • Respecting Cultural Differences: Encourages students to acknowledge and appreciate unique cultural differences discovered. Engaging Reflection and Cultural Appreciation: This project pack doesn’t merely inform; it cultivates a sense of wonder and respect for diverse traditions. It encourages critical thinking and reflection while fostering an environment of cultural appreciation and understanding. Ideal for primary school students, this research project pack is a comprehensive tool that nurtures a deeper understanding of different Christmas traditions worldwide, encouraging students to explore, learn, and embrace the beauty of global diversity.

This pack aims to encourage respect for diversity and inclusivity by featuring a different cultural celebration or holiday on each day or week using the included calendar or your own. The celebrations included are a mix of major international and local celebrations, ensuring diverse representation from various cultures, religions, and regions. Learning Goals: Educate young learners on cultural celebrations and holidays worldwide. Encourage respect for diversity and inclusivity. Celebration Calendar Inclusivity Focus: Diverse Representation: Ensure that the calendar includes celebrations from various cultures, religions, and regions to reflect the diversity of the classroom. Emphasis on Similarities: Highlight similarities among celebrations, emphasising shared values like family, gratitude, or joy. Promotion of Global Citizenship: Global Awareness: Emphasise the idea of being global citizens by learning about and respecting celebrations from various corners of the world. Connecting with Others: Encourage students to share their calendar experiences with pen pals from other regions, promoting cross-cultural communication. Craft Ideas Discussion Prompts Suggested Readings Integration with Other Subjects: • Language Arts: By using the writing prompts included in this pack, students can share their writing with their classmates or create a class exhibit to honour the variety of cultural traditions. These prompts also allow students to explore their creativity while gaining a deeper appreciation for diverse celebrations worldwide. • Math: Included are some math-related activities using elements from various cultural celebrations. These activities not only integrate mathematical skills but also provide a cultural context, making the learning experience more engaging and relevant for students. You can adapt these activities based on the specific cultural celebrations they are exploring in their curriculum. Parent Involvement: Take-Home Activities: Included are some suggestions for take-home activities, encouraging parents to participate in the learning experience. Encouraging parents to participate in take-home activities can strengthen the connection between home and school and promote a supportive learning environment. Feedback Loop: Student Feedback: Collect feedback from students about their favourite celebrations, what they learned, and any questions they may have. Assessment: • Reflection Pages: Included are notes/reflection pages where students can express what they’ve learned or enjoyed about each celebration. • Group Activities: Included are some collaborative activities, excellent for fostering teamwork, communication, and understanding among your students.

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Set goals with your students for the new year with this writing activity! Have your students write and draw about their best memory, and/goals for the new year. The bunting can be cut out, with string added it can be displayed on your bulletin board! Includes: My Best Memory of 2019 writing prompt What I Am Proud of So Far writing prompt My 2020 Goals Bunting (can be used for bulletin display) 6 Coloring pages

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