Weeks 13 and 14

We wrapped up the end of 2014 reading some great books about holidays and celebrations that occur during the month of December. Here are a few of the books we read.

Our Eight Nights of Hanukkah by Michael J. Rosen

Read to: All Classes 

We began by enjoying a book about Hanukkah since Hanukkah fell on the 16th of December this year. This book discusses what one particular family does on each of the eight nights of Hanukkah. Many of our students celebrate Hanukkah, so after reading, I invited those students to share what some of their special traditions were and if those traditions were similar to the characters' traditions in the book. It was fun to learn about how different families celebrate Hanukkah. 

The following week we read stories with a Christmas theme and really just to have some good ol' fashion fun. These are just a few of my favorites and some new ones that I discovered this year that I think the kids really enjoyed.          

Pete the Cat Saves Christmas by Eric Litwin

Read to: Pre-K

This is a great book because online you can find the story and song read aloud, so that always makes for a fun story time! 

Little Santa by Jon Agee

Read to: Kindergarten and Primer

A new book to our library that tells all about what Santa was like as a child.  Cute story!

Sad Santa by Tad Carpenter

Read to: First Grade

Another new story to our library! In this book Santa is bummed out on December 26th because Christmas is over, so it takes some convincing but he finally realizes he is needed and appreciated 365 days a year!

Turkey Claus by Wendi Silvano

Read to: Second Grade

This is the sequel to Turkey Trouble, a Thanksgiving book in which the Turkey does not want to get eaten for Thanksgiving dinner. In this book Turkey once again is trying to escape being eaten for Christmas dinner. A fun story that all of the kids loved. 

After sharing all of these holiday stories, I once again invited the students to share what holiday they celebrate this time of year, important family traditions, or just things they were looking forward to doing with their family and friends. As always, I feel it is important to learn about all of the holidays of the season whatever it is that you may celebrate!

With that, I look forward to 2015 and can't wait to see what is in store!

Happy New Year!