Student-led Classroom Decorations
|
I teach a classroom of emotionally and behaviorally challenged students. During the winter holidays, I allow each student to make and display classroom decorations reflecting a holiday or tradition of their choice. They also research and write about these traditions in order to share their findings with the rest of the class, as well as with other classes in our school. This project fulfills multicultural and historical standards while effectively engaging students in a way they enjoy. The article above appeared in the December 2011 edition of the Classroom Connection Newsletter. Read more really good tips and tricks from that issue below: A Three-Pronged Approach to Traditions Pointing the Way with PowerPoint Literature-Based Holiday Exploration Student-led Classroom Decorations Literature-Based Hanukkah Studies Celebrating Christmas ‘Round the World |
At Really Good Stuff, we're committed to bringing you the best teaching resources online and off. We under-
Commented On December 4th, 2011 3:08 pm
What a great idea! When I was teaching 2nd grade, I had the kids learn about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, Christmas, and Chinese New Year. They also picked a country to learn about their traditions, such as Sweden and their St. Lucia Day. Kids have so much fun with it. At the end we talk about our own traditions.
Commented On May 7th, 2012 5:35 pm
This is a super idea. I teach in a rural area that lacks ethnic diversity, but I love teaching about different cultures and traditional celebrations. I think it’s important for students to understand that different is okay.
Commented On May 9th, 2012 8:36 pm
This is a great idea and gives students control over their learning and gives them a chance to choose what they like and want to learn about.