12. The Magic of Teaching in December with Gingerbread and Winter Holidays

In this episode, we explore the magic of December in the classroom. We highlight the importance of inclusive learning about winter holidays, focusing on the gingerbread theme. We engage in reading, writing, and math activities centered around gingerbread, while celebrating holidays from around the world. Emphasizing diversity and encouraging students to share their favorite traditions. In this episode I share:How I focus on holidays around the world vs just ChristmasThe ways in which I use different Gingerbread booksThe books I incorporate into my winter and holiday units How the students are able to share the different traditions that they have with their familiesRelated Blog Posts:Favorite Activities for December in KindergartenResources Mentioned:Gingerbread Week!List of BooksConnect with Zeba:Instagram - @kindergartencafeFacebook - @kindergartencafeWebsite - www.kindergartencafe.orgTik Tok - @kindergartencafeMentioned in this episode:Trixie the Thoughtful TurtleLearn more about the newest Caring Critters book: Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/