10 Christmas Story Books to Read Aloud in the Classroom | Reading & STEM Ideas | 320
From One Tired Teacher With Trina Deboree · 16:00
Show by Trina Deboree
Looking for Christmas read-alouds for elementary students that combine meaningful reading instruction with hands-on STEM?In Episode 320 of One Tired Teacher, I'm sharing 10 Christmas picture books that help you teach reading comprehension, character analysis, problem-and-solution, and critical thinking while embracing the excitement of the Christmas season.From Christmas Trolls and Santa's Stuck to The Polar Express and The Wild Christmas Reindeer, each story offers opportunities for meaningful classroom conversations and a creative engineering challenge.In this episode, you'll discover:10 Christmas story books to read aloud in the classroom.Reading activities for inference, sequencing, character motivation, cause and effect, and visualization.Story-inspired STEM challenges using simple classroom materials.Ways to connect reading and engineering without planning an entirely new unit.How to keep learning joyful and meaningful during the busy weeks before winter break.🎁 FREE CHRISTMAS STEM CHALLENGEI've created a free STEM challenge inspired by Turkey Claus by Wendi Silvano.Students become engineers and design a solution to help Turkey reach Santa. The free resource includes a challenge card, teacher directions, and engineering planning and reflection pages.Grab your free Turkey Claus STEM challenge: https://www.trinadeboreeteachingandlearning.com/christmas-stemEXPLORE MORE CHRISTMAS STEM ACTIVITIESMy Christmas STEM Story Stations include 10 story-inspired engineering challenges that connect with the books discussed in this episode.https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Early-Finishers-Christmas-Activities-for-Makerspace-and-STEM-Story-Stations-8771048?utm_source=OTT%20Podcast%20320&utm_campaign=christmas%20stem%2010Remember, you don't have to do all 10 activities. Choose a story that supports the reading skills you're already teaching, enjoy the conversations, and make room for a little creativity.Meaningful learning doesn't have to mean complicated teaching.Next week: Four Christmas science experiments for teaching properties of matter!Support the showNeed fully developed sub plans for any time of the year for 2nd grade? 👉 Monthly Second Grade Sub PlansSubscribe and Review:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. Click here for iTunes.Now, if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review. Click here to leave a review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.” Thank you!
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