Christmas in Scripture
The birthplace of Jesus
What is Bethlehem?
This subject area is naturally integrated when a teacher uses a Christmas cookie recipe to teach fractions
What is math?
NAGREAM
What is manger?
A parasitic plant that dates back to ancient European customs linking it to fertility and peace-making
What is mistletoe?
The first group of people to hear the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth
Who are the shepherds?
When a student examines the similarities and differences between Christmas traditions in Mexico and Canada, this reading skill is being developed
What are comparing and contrasting, and/or comprehension?
GLEANS
What is angels?
The company that, in the 1930s, created the now-familiar image of Santa as a rotund, grandfatherly figure in a red suit
What is Coca-Cola?
The Gospel that contains the most detailed narrative of Jesus’ birth, often used in children’s Christmas programs
What is Luke?
When students create Christmas cards for a local nursing home, they are practicing this social–emotional learning competency
What is social awareness or empathy?
LITHEBMEH
What is Bethlehem?
In the popular song "12 Days of Christmas," this gift was given on the 3rd day.
What are/is three French hens?
Luke notes that Mary and Joseph offered this sacrifice to consecrate Jesus as their firstborn male.
What are two turtledoves (or two young pigeons)?
Many people mistakenly believe that displaying this kind of tree in a classroom is illegal
What is a Christmas tree?
PREHEDSS
What is shepherds?
Often shared among family and friends during the Christmas season, it's a rolled sponge cake dessert, decorated to resemble a piece of firewood
What is a Yule log?
The ruler who ordered a census that led Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem
Who was Caesar Augustus?
A teacher who lets students choose between creating a Christmas skit, a Christmas poster, or a reflective essay about Christmas to show their learning is using this differentiation strategy
What is/are multiple intelligences or "product differentiation".
TRONH RSTA
What is north star?
The aunt who wrapped her cat in the 1989 Christmas classic, Christmas Vacation.
Who is Bethany?