Christmas Around the World

This week we had a chance to experience Christmas Around the world on Learning Ln.  This was a wonderful experience for students to learn about how different people around the world celebrate Christmas in their cultures.  At each country students wrote the name of the country they were visiting, glued the flag into our book, and found that country on the map of the world.  Then they did some type of activity that went along with tradition of that country.  Below is a list of the countries we studied and the activity they did at that country!

Japan - Mrs. Sturk came in and shared about her culture, she also wrote each student's name in Japanese.  Her daughters were kind enough to share with students how to make origami boxes and sumo wrestlers.

Holland - In my room students learned about Holland's traditions.  They then made a paper wooden shoe.  This went along with how children in Holland put out wooden shoes for Santa to put treats in them.

Sweden - In Ms. Johnson's room students learned about Sweden.  In this country to believe in gnomes, and the boys made gnome hats.  The girls made St. Lucia wreaths.  

England - In Mrs. Flanagin class students learned about England.  This is where the Christmas card originated so, students created their own Christmas cards. Also, Mrs. Flanagin was kind enough to make each student Christmas poppers!

Germany - In Mrs. Scorza's room students learned about Germany.  Here they learned about the Christmas tree tradition.  They created Christmas tree ornaments. 

China - In Mrs. Shank's room students learned about China.  Here students learned about the Chinese New Year!  They created New Year's calendars and paper dragons.

Mexico - In Mrs. Shea's room students learned about Mexico.  In this country they had the opportunity to make a pinata.