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Dreamers' Holiday Adventure

Lesson Plan

Dreamers' Holiday Adventure

Appreciate cultural diversity

In this lesson, young learners will explore various winter holidays celebrated around the world through engaging stories, songs, and simple crafts. This lesson is important as it helps children appreciate cultural diversity and sparks their curiosity about global traditions, fostering an inclusive mindset from an early age.

Audience

Dreamers (Ages 5-6)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Appreciate cultural diversity

Materials

Storybook about winter holidays, Craft materials (paper, crayons, glue), Printable holiday cards, and Music player for holiday songs

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather the children in a circle.
  • Briefly introduce the concept of winter holidays and how different cultures celebrate them.
  • Explain that they will hear stories, sing songs, and make crafts related to these holidays.

Step 2

Story Time

10 mins

  • Read a storybook that highlights different winter holidays around the world.
  • Encourage children to ask questions about the holidays mentioned in the story.
  • Discuss the key elements of each holiday (e.g., food, traditions, symbols).

Step 3

Craft Activity

10 mins

  • Provide craft materials to the children.
  • Guide them in creating a simple craft related to one of the holidays discussed (e.g., making a paper lantern for Diwali).
  • Encourage creativity and individual expression in their crafts.

Step 4

Song and Dance

3 mins

  • Play a song related to one of the winter holidays.
  • Encourage the children to sing along and dance.
  • Discuss the significance of music in holiday celebrations.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Gather the children back in a circle.
  • Recap the holidays and activities they explored.
  • Ask them to share their favorite part of the lesson.
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Worksheet

Printable Holiday Cards

These cards feature symbols and greetings from various winter holidays around the world, designed for one-sided printing.




Merry Christmas - Featuring a Christmas tree







Happy Hanukkah - Featuring a menorah







Joyous Kwanzaa - Featuring a kinara







Happy Diwali - Featuring a diya lamp







Happy Chinese New Year - Featuring a dragon




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