The holiday seasons brings so much excitement to the classroom. From family traditions being shared to memories being made with classroom elf, there are so many moments to take in! One of my favorite things to do is read aloud and the holiday season is filled with wonderful Christmas read alouds for kids! I have shared my Root Deer float idea for a Reindeer-themed holiday party and that got me thinking of how I could have a festive snack to go with each Christmas read aloud for kids that we love! Today I’m sharing my favorites!
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This is everyone’s favorite gingerbread story! This Christmas read aloud is perfect for teaching determining importance. You can have some gingerbread snaps as a scrumptious snack as you read this story!
If you haven’t read this story, it’s a MUST READ this season! It’s the true story of how the famous Rockefeller Center tree got its home in NYC. It’s warm, sweet, and filled with holiday spirit! A Christmas Tree cake snack is perfect for enjoying this read aloud.
Winter is here and while that should mean sleep for bear, he just can’t seem to sleep! His friends try all different things to get him to rest. This warm, winter read aloud is perfect for teaching sequencing! Grab a box of Teddy Grahams to have a tasty snack as you enjoy this beautiful book about winter and friendship.
Our favorite winter season author is here with a fun story about reindeer! Reindeer are already so mysterious to kids because it’s not every day that you see a caribou. This story is great for teaching readers how to visualize. You can pair this story with a delicious Root Deer Float!
This story is perfect for welcoming in the winter season. It’s a non-fiction text that tells us all about the shortest day of the year. It’s great for teaching readers how to ask questions before, during, and after reading. Add a Golden Oreo snack and you’ll be set to talk about the shortest day!
This book was introduced to me my first year of teaching by a sweet coworker. I loved the simplicity of it and how it shared what day-to-day life is like for those who live where the winter season means a big change in life. In Texas, not a lot changes for us! This book is great for teaching main idea and details. Grab a bag go snowflake pretzels and enjoy something to munch on as you read!
If you are traveling around the world with your students, the Legend of the Poinsettia is great to read for learning about Mexico traditions. This book is the perfect Christmas read aloud if you want to teach readers how to identify genre. Have some fun creating your own poinsettia with an Oreo opened and M&M candy in the shape of a flower!
Ever read a story where the main character is a sleigh? Me either! This little red sleigh has big dreams, though! This Christmas read aloud is perfect for teaching readers about identifying main idea and details. I think it’s the perfect read aloud to make your own editable sleigh with, too! Use a graham cracker, icing as glue, & a candy cane to make a sleigh.
If you are ready to laugh, be sure to grab this book! Pig the pug dresses up like an elf and is off to help Santa deliver gifts. It full of silly moments! It’s also great for teaching readers who to retell a story using story elements. Be sure to grab some Elf Fudge Cookies as a yummy snack!
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Another great Christmas read aloud for traveling around the world is this beautiful story. It shares the tradition of telling the true meaning of Christmas and is great for teaching readers author’s purpose. Grab a box of beloved Twinkies to represent the candles that are lit as they travel around the town telling and acting out the story.
Have you ever doubted that the gingerbread man can actually run? So has Marshall! Grab this story to learn what happens as he and his classmates try to catch that cookie! This book is great for teaching readers how to retell using story elements. Create a tasty Gingerbread Cookie Snack Mix using teddy grahams, m&ms, chocolate chips, and marshmallows!
This Christmas read aloud has been around for years, and is new to me! It’s a sweet story of a little old man getting a tree that is too big. What will he do to fix it? You’ll have to read to find out how his tree that was too big will bless many other people! This book is great to teach making connections, text to text or text to self. Enjoy a treat that everyone loves this season–a Christmas tree snack cake!
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And guess what? Throughout the year I add seasonal surprises and this month’s seasonal surprise is a set of teaching slides to have your own Holiday Read and Munch!
No matter what holiday fun you have planned this season for your students, I hope you are able to enjoy time with family and friends you love most!
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