My Family

Each of us is a member of a family.

The structure of a family and our relationship in that family is important.
   ~ Families come in many different shapes and sizes.
   ~Families are alike in some ways, and very different in other ways.

We have responsibilities (jobs) in our family.

Family rules are needed for order and safety.

Families have traditions that they pass on to their children, based on culture and religion.
   ~ Christmas traditions vary all over the world, and yet there are similarities.

The Gingerbread Man

There are several versions of the story of the Gingerbread Man.
   ~ We can compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the various books.

Christmas Crafts & Traditions

Certain decorations, symbols, and customs are shared by many.

Giving of gifts and cards is traditional.

Christmas is a time to let those we care for know through various activities.

There Is No Place Like Home
Marc Brown

What Kind Of Family Do You Have?
Gretchen Super

also . . .

Families Are Different ~ Nina Pellegrini	All Families Are Special ~ Norma Simon	All Kinds of Families ~ Mary Ann Hoberman	I Love My Family ~ Wade Hudson
Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers ~ Mary Ann Hoberman	All Kinds of Families ~ Norma Simon	Who's Who in My Family? ~ Loreen Leedy	Families ~ Ann Morris

The Very Nicest Place

The fish lives in the brook,
The bird lives in the tree,
But home's the very nicest place
For a little child like me!
 

Family Poems
from CanTeach

Families
several ideas and poems from A to Z Kid Stuff

Family Graphing Math Idea
nice graphing activity with printables

Families
many ideas on Family activities from Perpetual Preschool (check out their other themes)
 

The Gingerbread Man

Stir a bowl of gingerbread,
Smooth and spicy brown.
Roll it with a rolling pin,
Up and up and down.
With a cookie cutter,
Make some little men.
Put them in the oven
Till half past ten!

Eat, Eat, Your Gingerbread Boy
         (tune of "Row, Row, Row, Your Boat)

Eat, eat, your Gingerbread Boy,
Before he runs away.
Faster, faster, faster please,
Don't let him get away!

Catch, catch the Gingerbread Boy,
Catch him, yes, today.
Faster, faster, faster still,
For he has run away.

Say bye-bye to the  Gingerbread Boy.
Say good-bye today.
Say so long for he is gone.
The fox ate him today.

Gingerbread Children

Gingerbread children 
Stand in a row.
Very good children 
Always you know. 

They never will jump 
Or kick or leap, 
Or start to cry when 
It's time to sleep. 

They never run off 
Or look around. 
And no one has heard
Them make a sound. 

Gingerbread Man Theme Unit
a five day lesson plan with printables

Gingerbread Man Poem
great for a flannelgraph story

Catch the Gingerbread Man If You Can
tons of resources for this theme
- check it out!

Gingerbread Theme
ideas and resources, printables, integrated subject activities, links & online activities

 Gingerbread Man Unit

 The Gingerbread Man ~
From Hubbard’s Cupboard

Mmmm . . . Gingerbread! –
from the Virtual Vine

The Gingerbread Man –
from the Virtual Vine, too!

 Gingerbread Gems

 Gingerbread Man Activities
 

Five Little Trees

 Five little trees, sitting on a hill.
The first one said, “I think I feel a chill!”
The second one said, “There’s a man in town.”
The third one said, “He’s going to cut us down!”
The fourth one said, “Then we’ll shine and shine!”
The fifth one said, “Because it’s Christmas time!!”

 Then, “Ah-h-h-h-h-h“ went the people
As one went the lights,
And the five little trees
Were all shining bright!
 

Kindergarten Winter Concert
& Open House
A special night of song and exploring our classroom (and to pick up their gifts!)

Christmas Around the World

 FAQ’s Answered from the North Pole

Christmas Games & Activities
 

Christmas Resources for Teachers
 

 A Homemade Christmas ~ Christmas Ornaments

December Activities

 Other Fun Activities for December