Holidays and Seasons
Hanukkah Grades 4-6 Teacher Information & Worksheets
$4.45 CAD
Hanukkah or The Festival of Lights is celebrated in late November or early December. This eight-day celebration is filled with traditions that took place 2 000 years ago. Your students will enjoy reading about this celebration and completing the follow-up...
Happy Boxing Day Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheets
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Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26. Have your students read the information to find out Boxing Days origin and complete the follow-up to test their knowledge and creativity.
Harriet Tubman: A Canadian Black History Worksheet Gr 4-8
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Students will read about Harriet Tubman and the "Underground Railroad". This lesson includes teacher information on the reasons Canadians celebrate Black History in February, teaching suggestions and ideas for guest speakers, and related websites. A Canadian Black History Timeline includes significant...
Harry Jerome: Track Athlete - Canadian Black History Worksheet Gr 4-8
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Students will read about Harry Jerome. This lesson includes teacher information on the reasons Canadians celebrate Black History in February, teaching suggestions and ideas for guest speakers, and related websites. A Canadian Black History Timeline includes significant events from 1606...
Heritage Day Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheets
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Heritage Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. This day was established as a day in which we can appreciate our cultures, customs, and traditions. Discuss places where students can visit to find out about their heritage; why...
Hindu Festivals Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheets
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Celebrate the Festivals of Navaratri, Dussehra, and Divali with your students to make them aware of Hindu traditions and celebrations. After the students have read the information discuss what happens at each festival. The follow-up activity will test how well...
Hiroshima Day Gr. 4-6 E-Lesson Plan
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Hiroshima Day is truly one that provokes many thoughts and feelings. It is celebrated on August 6 which is the anniversary of the day when the Americans dropped the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, killing and injuring thousands of Japanese...
Holi Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheets
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Holi is a joyous festival celebrated in a variety of ways. Students will enjoy reading the information that describes the customs and traditions enjoyed by Hindus during this spring festival. The follow-up reinforces mapping and researching skills.
International Children's Book Day Gr. 4-6 E-Lesson Plan
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The International Children's Book Day is celebrated to promote children's books around the world, since it falls on the anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen's birthday share this author with your students. The information contains a biography of his life and...
Jewish Religious Festivals Gr. 4-6 E-Lesson Plan
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Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot are Jewish religious celebrations that fall in September or October depending on their religious calendar. Your students will enjoy reading about the history, traditions, and food pertaining to these celebrations.
Josiah Henson's Biography: A Canadian Black History Worksheet Gr 4-8
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Students will read about Josiah Henson and his life in Canada in the 1830s. They will learn how his biography was used to write "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and the influence this book had to stop slavery. Josiah Henson was the first...
Kwanzaa Gr. 4-6 e-lesson plan
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Kwanzaa is an African-Canadian cultural holiday. It is celebrated on December 26, through to January 1. Have your students read the information to become better acquainted with this celebration and its purposes and objectives. Discuss with your class the seven...
La Saint-Valentin 4e à 6e année
$23.99 CAD
Célébrez la fête de l'amour et de l'amitié avec cette unité. Découvrez l'origine, les traditions et les mille et un détails qui entourent cette belle fête en complétant les activités d'étude de mots, de réflexion, de grammaire, de recherche et...
Labour Day Gr. 4-6 E-Lesson Plan
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Labour Day is a statutory holiday that celebrates the growth of labour unions and the improvement in working conditions and the treatment of labourers. Have the students read the information and compare the working conditions of the past with those...
Lest We Forget Grades 4-6 (Remembrance Day)
$28.99 CAD
Help your students gain an appreciation for the meaning of Remembrance Day, and why it is important in their own lives. The information and 79 activities about Remembrance Day are designed to help students achieve the following: to recognize the...
Lest We Forget Word Study Activities For Grades 4-6
$6.45 CAD
Nine activities on the following word study skills: Crossword Puzzle Word Search Syllabication Matching Antonyms Matching Synonyms Writing The Plural Form Working With Parts Of Speech Spelling Riddles Anagrams 13 pages including an answer key. Subscribe to our Fan List!: Our...
Louis Riel Day Gr. 4-6 E-Lesson Plan
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Louis Riel Day celebrates the life of a rebel who fought for the rights of his people, the Metis. Share his life story and this celebration with your students. The follow-up focuses on the students' ability to recall events and...
Marie-Joseph Angelique: Resists slavery and is punished CDN History Worksheet Gr 4-8
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Students will read about Marie-Joseph Angelique. This lesson includes teacher information on the reasons Canadians celebrate Black History in February, teaching suggestions and ideas for guest speakers, and related websites. A Canadian Black History Timeline includes significant events from 1606...
Mary Postell: Re-enslaved by a Nova Scotia court - CDN History Worksheet Gr 4-8
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Students will read about Mary Postell. This lesson includes teacher information on the reasons Canadians celebrate Black History in February, teaching suggestions and ideas for guest speakers, and related websites. A Canadian Black History Timeline includes significant events from 1606...
Mathieu Da Costa: Canada's First Black Person Worksheet Grades 4-8
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This lesson includes teacher information on the reasons Canadians celebrate Black History in February, teaching suggestions and ideas for guest speakers, and related websites. A Canadian Black History Timeline includes significant events from 1606 to 2002. The two-page activity builds...
May Day Gr. 4-6 Information & Worksheets
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May Day is an ancient festival still practised in some communities. The information provides students with the customs and traditions of this day and how it is celebrated around the world. The follow-up provides a review of synonyms and antonyms...
Mexican Posadas Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheets
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Many Spanish Canadians celebrate their traditions and customs with them from Mexico. Celebrate the Mexican Posadas with your students using the information and follow-up sheets. Invite someone from a Spanish-Canadian community to share further information on their traditions, customs and...
Moon Festivals Gr. 4-6 E-Lesson Plan
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The section on the Chinese Moon Festival and Trung-Thu discuss the importance of the moon in Chinese and Vietnamese culture. The information and follow-up will inform your students of the traditions, beliefs, and foods. Your students may enjoy making Chinese...
Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day Gr. 4-6 E-Lesson Plan
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Mothering Sunday or Mothers Day is celebrated in a variety of ways and dates around the world. The information relates the history behind this celebration and how it is celebrated in other lands. The follow-up provides practice in classifying information...
Muslim Celebrations Gr. 4-6 E-Lesson Plan
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Ramadan and Eed-ul-Fitr are Muslim celebrations that take place in the fall. The information will provide your students with the opportunity to learn about two Islamic holidays and the traditions involved during the festivities.
National Flag of Canada Day Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheets
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National Flag of Canada Day is held on February 15. It is our flags birthday. The information discusses its history and how it was attained. This is a wonderful day to watch our flag being raised on a flag pole...
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day Gr. 4-6 E-Lesson Plan
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New Year's Eve and New Years Day celebrations see out the old year and welcome the new. Use the information and the follow-up to celebrate the history, traditions, and customs of both events on the first day back to school....
Oktoberfest Gr. 4-6 E-Lesson Plan
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Oktoberfest is a popular festival that German immigrants brought with them from Germany. The information and follow-up will make your students more aware of how the traditions and heritage of German people are kept alive in Canada.
Pesah or Passover Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheets
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Pesah or Passover celebrates the exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt. The information explains the traditions and customs practised during this festival. The follow-up promotes the meanings of terms or words used during this special time.
Purim Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheets
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Purim is a fun-filled holiday celebrated by the Jewish people.Students will enjoy reading the biblical story of how Esther saved the Jewish people from the whims of an evil villain.The follow-up reinforces a reading skill.
Remembrance Day Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheet
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Use the information and follow-up to remind your students of the importance and purpose of Remembrance Day. Teach them that this is a celebration meant to honour men and women who have died in times of war. 3 pages including...
Remembrance Day Plays Grades 5-12
$28.99 CAD
Winner of "THE WRITERS AWARD" from the EFTO for 2014! Theatre is a powerful teaching and learning tool. The historical plays in this resource contain age-appropriate content that can be used to engage children in the stories of the struggles,...
Richard Pierpoint: Black Loyalist in Ontario - Canadian History Worksheet Gr 4-8
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Students will read about Richard Pierpoint. This lesson includes teacher information on the reasons Canadians celebrate Black History in February, teaching suggestions and ideas for guest speakers, and related websites. A Canadian Black History Timeline includes significant events from 1606...
Rose Fortune: Taking care of business - Canadian History Worksheets Gr 4-8
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Students will read about Rose Fortune. This lesson includes teacher information on the reasons Canadians celebrate Black History in February, teaching suggestions and ideas for guest speakers, and related websites. A Canadian Black History Timeline includes significant events from 1606...
Saint Lucia Day Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheets
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Saint Lucia Day falls on December 13. Many of its traditions are still practised in Canada today by Scandinavian-Canadians. Have your students read the information and complete the follow-up on this special day. Perhaps someone from a Scandinavian community could...
Slaves of Loyalists in Nova Scotia: Canadian History Worksheet Gr 4-8
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Students will read about the slaves of the Loyalists in Nova Scotia. This lesson includes teacher information on the reasons Canadians celebrate Black History in February, teaching suggestions and ideas for guest speakers, and related websites. A Canadian Black History...
Spring Equinox Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheets
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The Spring Equinox falls on March 21st. Use the information to acquaint your students with the seasons and what causes them. The follow-up will test their ability to locate and record information.
St. Nicholas Day Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheets
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Saint Nicholas Day is held on December 6. In some places, gifts are given on this day. It is a day celebrated in honour of a famous Saint who was kind to the poor and children. Your students will enjoy...
St. Patrick's Day Gr. 4-6 Information & Worksheets
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St. Patrick's Day is a celebration filled with shamrocks, leprechauns, shillelaghs, and wearing of the green. Celebrate this day with the legend of St. Patrick and Irish symbols. The follow-up will test your student's ability on how to arrange sentences...
St. Valentine's Day Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheet
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St. Valentine Day is the celebration of love, friendship, giving, and caring. Use this one page of reading information to provide an insight into Valentine's Day history, legends, traditions, and celebrations. The follow-up worksheet strengthens word meanings, root words, and...
The Autumn Equinox Gr. 4-6 Reading Passage and Follow-up
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The Autumn Equinox falls on either September 22 or 23. Use the information and follow-up to explain the changes that take place on this day. Have your students note the signs, smells, and sounds of autumn.
The International Day of Peace Grades 4-6 Reading Activity and Follow-up
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The International Day of Peace takes place on September 21. The information provides a history of how the day came to be and ideas that can be used to celebrate this important day. The follow-up will provide students with the...
The International Hispanic Fiesta Gr. 4-6 E-Lesson Plan
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The International Hispanic Fiesta is celebrated by Spanish-speaking Canadians. The information and follow-up activity will acquaint your students with this festive event and the traditions and culture of the people. Listen to some Spanish music, watch a video on Spanish...
The Iroquois Midwinter Ceremony Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheets
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The Iroquois Midwinter Ceremony is held in either January or February depending on the stars and the new moon. Your students will enjoy reading about the different ceremonies, games, and dances performed during the nine days that it is held.
The Jamaican Maroons: Freed Jamiacan slaves settled in Nova Scotia Black History Worksheet Gr 4-8
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Students will read about the Jamaican Maroons who fought the British rulers in Jamaica and how they were forced to move to Nova Scotia. This lesson includes teacher information on the reasons Canadians celebrate Black History in February, teaching suggestions and ideas...
The Summer Solstice Gr. 4-6 Reading Activity and Follow-up Worksheet
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The Summer Solstice takes place on June 20, 21 or 22 and summer officially begins. The information explains the Summer Solstice and the changes that denote summer and discusses the wide variety of activities that summer can provide. The follow-up...
The Tradition of Bonfire Night Gr. 4-6 Information and Worksheets
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Bonfire Night takes place in Newfoundland on November 5. The information and follow-up will provide your students with the opportunity to see how a tradition is handed down from settlers who have emigrated from another land.
The Winter Solstice Graedes 4-6 Information & Worksheets
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The Winter Solstice falls on December 21. Use the information and follow-up to explain the changes that take place on this day. Discuss these changes with your class.