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Dreamers' Storytime Holiday

Ciara McNearly

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Dreamers' Storytime Holiday

Explore holiday tales from cultures

In this lesson, children will enjoy a cozy storytime featuring holiday tales from different cultures, followed by a simple craft activity to reinforce learning. This lesson is important as it introduces young learners to diverse cultural traditions, fostering an appreciation for diversity and creativity through storytelling and hands-on activities.

Audience

Dreamers (Ages 5-6)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Explore holiday tales from cultures

Materials

Storybook with holiday tales, Craft materials (paper, crayons, glue), and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather children in a circle and introduce the theme of the day: Holiday tales from around the world.
  • Briefly explain that they will hear stories from different cultures and then create a craft related to the stories.

Step 2

Storytime

10 mins

  • Read a selected holiday tale from the storybook.
  • Use expressive voices and gestures to engage the children.
  • Pause occasionally to ask simple questions about the story to ensure understanding.

Step 3

Craft Activity

10 mins

  • Provide each child with craft materials.
  • Guide them to create a simple craft related to the story they heard (e.g., a paper lantern, a holiday card).
  • Encourage creativity and offer assistance as needed.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather the children back in a circle.
  • Discuss what they learned from the stories and the craft activity.
  • Use prepared discussion questions to guide the conversation and reinforce the lesson's themes.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Use these questions to guide a discussion about the holiday tales and crafts.

What was your favorite part of the story?

Encourage children to share their thoughts and relate to the story.







What did you learn about the holiday from the story?

Help children identify key cultural elements from the story.







How does the craft we made relate to the story?

Guide children to connect their craft activity with the story's theme.







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