Pumpkin's Story

Here is a video of Pumpkin, the dwarf pony that we read about in Block 1:

Pumpkin's Story

Quizlet - Why the Sea is Salty

Quizlet - Why the Sea is Salty

Santa/Christmas Links

https://pbskids.org/games/holiday/ - Winter Games

http://www.jigzone.com - Jigsaw Puzzles

https://www.santasnorthpole.com/activities/make-a-cookie

https://www.northpole.com/clubhouse/games/

http://www.thekidzpage.com/christmas/games.htm

http://www.kidsplayandcreate.com/cute-santa-claus-facts-just-for-kids/ - Santa Facts for Kids

http://www.kidsplayandcreate.com/santa-claus-and-christmas-jokes-for-kids/ - Christmas Jokes for Kids

http://boyslife.org/features/24222/25-days-of-funny-christmas-jokes/  More Christmas Jokes for Kids

http://www.kidsplayandcreate.com/mrs-claus-facts-for-kids-what-is-mrs-claus-name/ - Mrs. Claus Fact for Kids


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v5viH335b0 - Draw Santa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v5viH335b0 - Draw Santa Face

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMkqqD7kBck - Draw Mrs. Claus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D60mVk6ZUN4 - Story of Santa Cartoon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_ReGHpg6ig - Silly Dancing Santa Cartoon

Spelling City Unit 15

Please take your pretest and circle any misspelled words on your study sheet.  Then play some Spelling games:

Spelling City Unit 15

Idioms

Before you read your Christmas poem worksheet, be sure you can identify an idiom.

Complete this NearPod:

https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/bLBBvyfHMu

Watch this video to learn some common idioms:

Common Idiom Video for Kids


Look at this list of idioms and their meanings:

Idiom List

Play these idiom games:

Idiom Games

Here's another video:

More Common Idioms

Here are some Christmas idioms:

https://www.spellzone.com/blog/Tis_the_Season_for_Christmassy_Idioms.htm

Spelling City Unit 14

Please take your Pretest, circle any misspelled words on your study sheet, and then you can play some games:

Spelling City Unit 14

King of the Parking Lot

Here is an actual news report about the finding of the bones of King Richard III:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e2VmKqrFGo



Practice your Quizlet and then take your paper and pencil quiz:

Quizlet "King of Parking Lot"

Christmas Around the World Links

Christmas is a wonderful time to think about our own family traditions and customs.  During the next week, we will be discussing ways that different countries celebrate the holiday season.  Each student will be giving a short oral presentation about a selected country.  The report will only last between 3 to 5 minutes, and nothing will need to be handed in for this report.

Students will:

* Pick one nationality to talk about (it does NOT need to be their own nationality)

* Be able to locate the country on the MAP and GLOBE

*  Bring in at least ONE, but not more than three, items that represent the country(flag, photo, drawing, souvenir, figurine, etc.)

*  Tell the class about a special tradition or custom used during a holiday celebrated in that country.

Students may use note cards, but the goal is to look up at the class and speak fluently, without reading directly off of a paper.

Please note that students should select a country that does not include the United States, unless they are specifically reporting on Native American customs or traditions.  Mexican and Canadian traditions are fine, as they are from a country separate from the United States of America. 

NearPod Link: https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/8hA88XnZMu

Christmas Around the World video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQCxRLo8rGs


Research Facts can be found here:  

http://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/

http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/12/christmas-traditions-from-around-the-world-infographic/

https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/christmas-around-the-world.html

https://www.forteachersforstudents.com.au/site/themed-curriculum/christmas/facts/#othercountries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtMN2XuSc7M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da2Q2wQBiCA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gtedr9wNb8