Dealing With the December Dilemma: December Lessons for the 21st Century - Elizabeth Chapin-Pinotti - Bog

Counter the December Dilemma with rich lessons and links on Christmas, the Native American Miwok Big Time Festival, Ramadan, Hanukkah, Christmas, traditions and holidays in general in a culturally competent context. Also included: an original story about a group of children who combine their holidays into one that focuses on the central themes of all: peace, good will to men and hope. Countering the December Dilemma Photos for Brainstorm - Fourth of JulyMiwok Big TimeStudent Page: Indian Grinding RockPhoto for Indian Grinding Rock ActivityStudent Page: Chaw'seStudent Page: Miwok RoundhouseHanukkahStudent Page: The DreidelStudent Page: Make a DreidelRamadanStudent Page: RamadanStudent Page: Good Deed QuiltKwanzaaStudent Page: Kwanzaa ChristmasStudent Page: The Origin of the Christmas TreeStudent Page: My Christmas Tree Origin StoryStudent Page: Traditions I DoStudent Page: My Traditions Comic StripHoliday RAFT AssignmentWhat is a R.A.F.T.?RAFT RubricMy InvestigationHoliday Cutouts for My InvestigationHoliday Cutouts for My InvestigationKwanmisadomakuh Big Time: Literature Unit Original Illustrated Story Literature Unit