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THIS UNIT STUDY SHIPS 10.15.26

Bring the season to life with a hands-on homeschool unit that doubles as your family's go-to December plan. The Explore Christmas Traditions Around the World unit study includes 20+ open-and-go activities, a daily read-aloud, and everything you need to make the holiday season meaningful and fun.

From ornaments and cultural crafts to a science experiment and a thoughtful handmade gift, your family will explore how countries like Germany, the Philippines, Denmark, Greece, Ukraine, New Zealand, Finland, and Poland celebrate this time of year. Whether you're looking to simplify your Christmas homeschool routine or find a more intentional way to spend the month together, this unit study brings connection, creativity, and global learning to your holiday season — with zero prep required.

Options for Families with More Than One Child: For families with multiple children, we offer an optional add-on kit so each child can have their own full set of materials. If two children share one original crate, some items are single-quantity, so they can decide together which projects to do individually and which to share. The original crate includes enough materials for two children to complete the Recycled Cardboard Christmas Trees, Salt Dough Ornaments, and the set of 12 Random Acts of Kindness Christmas Greeting Cards together, without needing extras.

    Additional Information: Items may vary due to current availability. This Christmas Traditions Around the World unit study crate contains products not manufactured by the seller. Please be advised that crates may contain small parts that may not be suitable for children under 3 years. Do not consume crate contents.

    • Daily Family Read-Aloud – Read How Winston Delivered Christmas in 24½ short chapters, one for each day in December.
    • Write a Letter to Santa – Kids can write and send their own letters, just like in the story.
    • Candy Cane Mouse Ornament – Craft an adorable holiday ornament inspired by Winston’s adventures.
    • Crystal Christmas Tree Science Experiment – Grow sparkling crystals on a mini Christmas tree for a hands-on holiday science project.
    • 3D Wooden Snowflake Puzzles (Set of 3) – Paint and assemble three wooden snowflake decorations to display or gift.
    • Classic Paper Chain Craft – Create colorful paper chains to decorate your home for the season.
    • Fensterbilder Window Decoration (Germany) – Make glowing window art inspired by a German holiday tradition.
    • Glowing Christmas Lantern (Philippines) – Craft a beautiful lantern inspired by the Philippines’ Lantern Festival.
    • Julehjerte Heart Basket (Denmark) – Weave a traditional Scandinavian paper heart basket for treats or decoration.
    • Wooden Boat (Greece) – Assemble and decorate a Christmas boat inspired by Greek holiday lights.
    • Paper Pōhutukawa Flowers (New Zealand) – Create bright red flowers inspired by New Zealand’s Christmas blooms.
    • Christmas Spider Ornament (Ukraine) – Hear the legend of the Christmas spider and make a lucky ornament to match.
    • 3D Paper Star Ornament (Poland) – Craft a 3D star ornament celebrating Poland’s Christmas Eve tradition.
    • Clove-Studded Orange Pomander (Finland) – Make a fragrant holiday decoration inspired by a Finnish Christmas custom.
    • Recycled Cardboard Christmas Trees – Turn everyday materials into festive Christmas trees for play or display.
    • Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt – Search for holiday symbols while viewing Christmas lights with a reusable scavenger mat.
    • Salt Dough Ornaments – Create and decorate ornaments to keep or gift to loved ones.
    • Christmas Jar Gift – Make a heartfelt surprise gift for someone special.
    • Random Acts of Kindness (12 Cards) – Write holiday messages to share kindness with neighbors, teachers, and community helpers.
    • Christmas Sensory Globe – Fill a globe to create a festive holiday-themed sensory activity.
    • Family Christmas Memory Book – Record holiday memories, traditions, and celebrations year after year.
    • Painted Plaster Nutcrackers (Set of 3) – Paint and display three festive nutcracker figures as holiday décor.

    Books Included with Your Crate

    • How Winston Delivered Christmas by Alex T. Smith – A daily read-aloud story for the whole family.
    • A World Full of Christmas Crafts by Helen Mortimer – Christmas crafts and traditions from around the globe.
    • Our Christmas Memories Album from Peter Pauper Press – A keepsake album for preserving holiday memories year after year.

    Who Is This Unit Study Perfect For?

    • Families with young children who want to make December more meaningful through hands-on Christmas activities
    • Parents looking for a literature-rich way to explore Christmas traditions from around the world
    • Anyone who wants everything prepped and ready—no Pinterest rabbit holes or last-minute craft store runs
    • Kids who love crafts, stories, and creating things they can actually use or gift
    • Families using ESA funds—this unit includes books, materials, and lessons that are easy to align with educational goals and document if needed
    • Anyone looking to slow down, connect, and learn together through joyful holiday traditions

    THIS UNIT STUDY SHIPS 10.15.26

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    🎯 What Will Your Child Learn?

    • Global Awareness Through Holidays: Explore Christmas traditions from around the world, connecting geography and culture in a hands-on way.
    • Creative Expression: From ornaments to window art to lanterns, kids will build fine motor skills and confidence through painting, crafting, weaving, and decorating.
    • Literacy Foundations: Daily read-alouds and storytelling activities spark imagination and strengthen reading comprehension skills.
    • STEM Learning Made Fun: Activities like the crystal-growing tree combine holiday fun with early science skills like observation, prediction, and cause-and-effect.
    • Social-Emotional Skills: Through Random Acts of Kindness cards, Christmas Jar gifts, and family memory-building projects, kids practice empathy, reflection, and connection.
    • Sensory and Hands-On Learning: Crafts, scavenger hunts, and the sensory globe create rich, open-ended learning experiences for multiple ages.

    🎯 What Academic Standards Does This Crate Align With?

    Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

    • Performance Expectation: 2-PS1-1 – Plan and conduct investigations to describe and classify materials (e.g., crystal-growing, sensory globe)
    • Science and Engineering Practice: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
    • Disciplinary Core Idea: PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
    • Crosscutting Concept: Cause and Effect

    Common Core State Standards:

    • Reading Literature: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.2 – Retell stories and determine central messages or themes
    • Writing: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.3 – Write narratives with a clear sequence of events (e.g., Christmas Memory Book, Letters to Santa)
    • Speaking and Listening: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.4 – Tell a story or recount an experience with details and clarity
    • Mathematics/Data: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.D.10 – Represent data with graphs or picture displays (e.g., scavenger hunt results)

    National Core Arts Standards:

    • Visual Arts/Creating: Anchor Standard 1 – Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work
    • Visual Arts/Presenting: Anchor Standard 5 – Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation
    • Visual Arts/Responding: Anchor Standard 7 – Perceive and analyze artistic work

    National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS):

    • Culture: Explore holiday traditions from around the world
    • Global Connections: Understand how people celebrate and connect through cultural practices

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