About This Lesson
Introduce students to global autumn traditions while building literacy, research, and matching skills. This bundle brings diverse fall holidays to your classroom in fun, age-appropriate ways for K-2nd graders.
What’s Included?
- Emergent Reader: Fall Holidays Around the WorldA simple, illustrated reader that introduces students to several fall holidays in different countries. Great for reading aloud or guided reading groups.
- Matching WorksheetPicture-to-holiday matching activity where students match symbols, traditions, or icons to the correct fall holiday—supports comprehension and recognition.
- Memory GameCreate a game using pairs of holiday images and names. Helps reinforce vocabulary, memory skills, and familiarity with global fall celebrations.
- Scrapbook Project & RubricA creative project where students choose one fall holiday, research its traditions, and assemble findings into a scrapbook page. Includes a rubric for assessment.
Why You’ll Love It
- Brings cultural awareness into the classroom and encourages empathy and global thinking.
- Supports literacy, vocabulary development, and research skills in a scaffolded way.
- Offers variety—reading, matching, memory, and hands-on creation—so students stay engaged.
- Aligns with K-2 standards in social studies, reading, and vocabulary.
How Can I Use These Resources?
- Begin with the Emergent Reader to introduce a few holidays, reading aloud and discussing illustrations.
- Use the Matching Worksheet and Memory Game in small groups or centers as reinforcement activities.
- Assign the Scrapbook Project as a take-home or class project, letting students explore a holiday and share with classmates.
- Use the Rubric to assess research, presentation, creativity, and understanding.
This bundle makes it easy to celebrate fall with a global lens—teaching your students about traditions beyond their own, while practicing reading, matching, memory, and project skills in a fun and meaningful way.
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