Celebrations Unit Resources

This page provides comprehensive resources for teaching the Kindergarten Celebrations unit, including books, printables, videos, and activity ideas.

Books for the Celebrations Unit

Religious Celebrations

"Binny's Diwali" by Thrity Umrigar
"The Christmas Story" (various versions)
"It's Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr!" by Richard Sebra
"The Runaway Rice Cake" by Ying Chang Compestine
"Hanukkah Bear" by Eric A. Kimmel

National Celebrations

"Caribbean Carnival" by Jillian Powell
"To Carnival!: A Celebration in St Lucia" by Baptiste Paul
"Jump Up! A Story of Carnival" by Ken Wilson-Max
"Ninny at Carnival" by Grace Hallworth
"The Chinese New Year Story" (various versions)

Family Celebrations

"Happy Birthday Cupcake" by Terry Border
"Clifford's Birthday Party" by Norman Bridwell
"Maisy Goes to a Wedding" by Lucy Cousins
"The Ring Bearer" by Floyd Cooper
"Bear Stays Up for Christmas" by Karma Wilson

Printable Resources

Classroom Materials

KWL Chart Template for Celebrations
Celebration Picture Cards for Sorting
Religious vs. National Celebrations Sorting Cards
Celebration Vocabulary Word Cards
Celebration Pictograph Templates
Carnival Mask Templates

Student Activities

My Favorite Celebration Postcard Template
Celebration Scrapbook Pages
Diwali Coloring Pages
Carnival Costume Design Sheets
Celebration Pattern Activities
Guest Speaker Response Sheet

Video Resources

Read-Aloud Videos

"Binny's Diwali" Read Aloud
"Happy Birthday Cupcake" Read Aloud
"Clifford's Birthday Party" Video
"Bear Stays Up for Christmas" Read Aloud
"The Ring Bearer" Read Aloud
"To Carnival!" Read Aloud

Celebration Videos

CarnivalParades
Diwali Festival of Lights
Mexican Quinceanera Celebrations
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Jab Jab and Short Knee Traditions
Steel Pan Performances

Activity Ideas

Art & Craft Activities

Diwali Diya Lamps (clay or paper)
Carnival Masks
Celebration Pattern Decorations
Birthday Cards
Family Celebration Collages

Dramatic Play

Birthday Party Dramatic Play Center
Wedding Celebration Role Play
Carnival Parade Dramatic Play
Celebration Charades
Family Celebration Reenactments

Learning Centers

Celebration Sorting Center
Celebration Vocabulary Center
Celebration Counting & Graphing Center
Celebration Pattern Center
Celebration Book Corner

Music Resources

Celebration Songs & Music

Happy Birthday Songs (multiple languages)
Carnival Music Selections
Steel Pan Music
Calypso and Soca Music (child-appropriate)
Celebration Dance Music from Various Cultures
Diwali Celebration Songs

Visual Resources

Celebration Images

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Celebrations Unit Resources

This page provides comprehensive resources for teaching the Kindergarten Celebrations unit, including books, printables, videos, and activity ideas.

Books for the Celebrations Unit

Religious Celebrations

"Binny's Diwali" by Thrity Umrigar
"The Christmas Story" (various versions)
"It's Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr!" by Richard Sebra
"The Runaway Rice Cake" by Ying Chang Compestine
"Hanukkah Bear" by Eric A. Kimmel

National Celebrations

"Caribbean Carnival" by Jillian Powell
"To Carnival!: A Celebration in St Lucia" by Baptiste Paul
"Jump Up! A Story of Carnival" by Ken Wilson-Max
"Ninny at Carnival" by Grace Hallworth
"The Chinese New Year Story" (various versions)

Family Celebrations

"Happy Birthday Cupcake" by Terry Border
"Clifford's Birthday Party" by Norman Bridwell
"Maisy Goes to a Wedding" by Lucy Cousins
"The Ring Bearer" by Floyd Cooper
"Bear Stays Up for Christmas" by Karma Wilson

Printable Resources

Classroom Materials

KWL Chart Template for Celebrations
Celebration Picture Cards for Sorting
Religious vs. National Celebrations Sorting Cards
Celebration Vocabulary Word Cards
Celebration Pictograph Templates
Carnival Mask Templates

Student Activities

My Favorite Celebration Postcard Template
Celebration Scrapbook Pages
Diwali Coloring Pages
Carnival Costume Design Sheets
Celebration Pattern Activities
Guest Speaker Response Sheet

Video Resources

Read-Aloud Videos

"Binny's Diwali" Read Aloud
"Happy Birthday Cupcake" Read Aloud
"Clifford's Birthday Party" Video
"Bear Stays Up for Christmas" Read Aloud
"The Ring Bearer" Read Aloud
"To Carnival!" Read Aloud

Celebration Videos

CarnivalParades
Diwali Festival of Lights
Mexican Quinceanera Celebrations
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Jab Jab and Short Knee Traditions
Steel Pan Performances

Activity Ideas

Art & Craft Activities

Diwali Diya Lamps (clay or paper)
Carnival Masks
Celebration Pattern Decorations
Birthday Cards
Family Celebration Collages

Dramatic Play

Birthday Party Dramatic Play Center
Wedding Celebration Role Play
Carnival Parade Dramatic Play
Celebration Charades
Family Celebration Reenactments

Learning Centers

Celebration Sorting Center
Celebration Vocabulary Center
Celebration Counting & Graphing Center
Celebration Pattern Center
Celebration Book Corner

Music Resources

Celebration Songs & Music

Happy Birthday Songs (multiple languages)
Carnival Music Selections
Steel Pan Music
Calypso and Soca Music (child-appropriate)
Celebration Dance Music from Various Cultures
Diwali Celebration Songs

Visual Resources

Celebration Images

Back to Celebrations Unit Start with Week 1