Nov 10
Short films are like teacher gold. They’re packed with emotion, story arcs, and teachable moments, all in under five minutes. Around the holidays, nothing beats using Christmas animated shorts for teaching writing skills that spark empathy, creativity, and deep thinking. This set of six Christmas short films gives students rich visuals and heartfelt stories to …
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Nov 07
Let’s be honest, keeping students focused in December is like trying to wrap a present with one hand while holding a cup of hot cocoa in the other. That’s why I love using animated Christmas shorts. They’re short, engaging, and packed with opportunities to sneak in some solid learning while students think they’re just enjoying …
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Nov 15
If you are looking for some Christmas stories to teach your students how to compare and contrast, check out The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree and Silver Packages: An Appalachian Christmas Story. These two stories are set in the Appalachian Mountains and have heartwarming and educational themes. They are suitable for students at a mid-third-grade reading level, …
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Nov 08
Are you looking for some new activities to add to your lesson plans? Inspire your students this holiday season with these 10 Christmas Compare-Contrast Writing Prompts. Whether you’re looking for quick morning reviews, entry or exit activities, or even assignments for learning centers, these prompts are perfect. Plus, they’re available in printable and Google Slides …
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Dec 03
Animated Christmas shorts are the perfect antidote to December distractions. Between class parties, candy canes, and winter break countdowns, it’s not always easy to keep students focused on reading skills, but a short, heartwarming film can work wonders. These films make Christmas figurative language activities fun and meaningful while keeping the class engaged. Between their …
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