Holidays - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Celebrations Around the World
In this engaging lesson titled "Holidays," tailored for Kindergarten students within the "Celebrations Around the World" chapter of "The World Around You" unit, young learners are introduced to the delightful world of global festivities. Through interactive activities like the "Hickory Dickory Dock Halloween" song, a Halloween holiday worksheet, and a comprehensive months and holidays worksheet, students will embark on a colorful journey through various celebrations that mark special times of the year in different cultures.
Learning about global holidays is crucial for Kindergarten students for several reasons. Firstly, it fosters an appreciation for cultural diversity, teaching them to respect and value the traditions and customs of people from around the world. This early exposure to multiculturalism plants the seeds for a more inclusive and empathetic mindset. Secondly, by associating fun songs, activities, and worksheets with the learning process, students enhance their cognitive skills related to memory, pattern recognition, and sequential thinking. Understanding the concept of time through months and holidays also plays a pivotal role in their educational development. Finally, this lesson encourages curiosity and openness, inspiring young minds to explore and ask questions about the world around them, laying a solid foundation for lifelong learning and global awareness.
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Activity 1 / Hickory Dickory Dock Halloween | Song
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Activity 2 / Halloween Holiday Worksheet
Gather your little ghouls and goblins to complete this fun-filled Halloween exercise that will review some of the most prominent symbols of the Halloween holiday!
This free printable Halloween worksheet will excite your child for the big night while reinforcing the concept of symbolism. -
Activity 3 / Months and Holidays Worksheet
Kids connect holidays to the calendar using this fun-filled month and holidays PDF worksheet! While working, your child will relate the sights and symbols of their favorite holidays to the corresponding month.
Along the way, kids gain a deeper understanding of the yearly calendar!
