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Would you like a list of all of the lessons that your students will need this year during writing? This free guide is packed with specific lesson ides for narrative, opinion and informational writing.
Would you like a list of all of the lessons that your students will need this year during writing? This free guide is packed with specific lesson ideas for narrative, opinion and informational writing.
Last updated on November 14, 2019 by Not So Wimpy Teacher
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You make some good points. I do a unit on bats in October & sidestep the Halloween theme. The kids have just as much fun. I hate seeing that single child sitting alone reading in the hall while their class watches a holiday movie. : (
I had a student who didn’t celebrate any holidays last year. I did just what you were saying and talked to the parent. I modified a few of our more holiday projects to be more winter related, and we had good discussions about how different families have different traditions and beliefs. We still had a tree in the room (the parent was okay with it). It was different, but not a bad experience. We focused more on seasons and a little less on holidays. My kindergarten class learned new ideas and my student that didn’t do holidays still felt included. Love those little ones no matter what!