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
- Caribbean Carnival Parades
- 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
