Halloween
United Streaming Videos
By the Light of the Halloween Moon
Description:Join the fun as a brave young girl, who would rather play a trick than be gobbled up as a treat, is the star of this spirited romp under an old wooden bridge by the light of the spooky Halloween moon. Narrated by Sherry Stringfield.
K-2
Holiday Facts and Fun
Description:Come along on a trip to the slightly spooky, yet fun-filled world of Halloween. The history of the holiday is shown, along with an explanation of Halloween symbols and traditional activities. Halloween safety rules are covered in detail.
K-5
Space Case
Description:Funny things happen when a creature from outer space visits Earth on Halloween. This zany story of a small space traveler and the young boy he befriends is vividly brought to life through lively animation and an upbeat musical score. Narrated by Christopher Lloyd.
K-2
Pumpkins
Description:A pumpkin is a vegetable related to the squash. Like other squash, pumpkins grow on vines and bushes. The pumpkin begins as a yellow flower. Once the flower is pollinated, the pumpkin emerges from the flower’s base. It starts out as a small green ball. As it grows bigger and ripens, most pumpkins will turn dark green and then to a deep shade of orange. There are also white and yellow pumpkins. Some pumpkins can grow to weigh as much as 800 pounds, or 363 kilograms. Miniature pumpkins are grown for decoration. In the autumn, pumpkins are harvested by hand.
K-2
The Four Seasons
Description:From the snows of winter to the first flowers of spring, from joyous summer days to cool autumn nights, children see the wonder and magic of our changing seasons. Youngsters will gain a better understanding of how important the changing of the seasons are to their world. They will see that weather changes occur each season and how these changes affect their lives and community. Animals and plants have to adapt to each season and this aspect of seasonal change is also explored. Best of all, each season brings its own special holidays. Beautiful imagery captures all this wonder and magic.
K-2
A great resource created by one of the CTC's for all things Halloween.
First Grade
Math Word Problems
Halloween Candy Jigsaw Puzzle
Picture Unscramble
Enchanted Learning Coloring Page
Thanksgiving
Poems
Thanksgiving Poetry and Rhymes for Children
Can Teach
Thanksgiving Poems and Songs
Games
Turk Tac Toe
Websites
The First Thanksgiving Learn how the Pilgrims reached America and lived to celebrate the first Thanksgiving.
Life on Plymouth Plantation A student centered activity in which the student will be discovering about the early Americans by looking at a recreation of Plymouth Plantation in 1627. Also, you will be looking at a variety of maps, both modern and maps from the 17th century. Using these sources, the student will be answering questions, discovering life in early America and writing a series of letters.
Animal Facts: Turkeys Everything you ever wanted to know about turkeys with some copyright free pictures thrown in.
All About Turkeys for Kids Need I say more?
Enchanted Learning Turkey Page
Sounds of the Wild Turkeys Kids can hear more turkey sounds than I knew existed.
United Streaming Videos
Thanksgiving Day: America Celebrates
Description:Review the Mayflower's passage and the Pilgrims' first year in the New World. Students will meet the Wampanoag Indian tribe and see a game they may have played during the first harvest celebration celebrated today as Thanksgiving. © 2003 100% Educational Videos
K-2
Animated Hero Classics: William Bradford:The First Thanksgiving
Description:In this program, learn about pilgrim William Bradford. His desire for religious freedom forces him to flee with the Pilgrims. His belief and conviction bring peace with the Indians and the first Thanksgiving. © 1992 NEST
K-5
Holiday Facts and Fun: Thanksgiving
Description:In this colorful presentation, children learn interesting facts, including how harvest festivals are celebrated in various places around the world. The story of the Mayflower's passage is told, and the Pilgrim's first year in the New World is described. A historically accurate reenactment of the harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621 is shown, and games that the Pilgrim children may have played during the celebration (such as stool ball) are depicted. Indian games of the Massasoit (the tribe that befriended the Plymouth colonists) are depicted. Thanksgiving foods youngsters can make easily are included in the presentation. © 1992 United Learning
K-2
Thanksgiving (2nd Edition)
Description:Children learn interesting facts about how harvest festivals are celebrated in various places around the world. The Pilgrim's first year in the New World is described. A historically accurate reenactment of the harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621 is shown. © 2005 United Learning
3-5
Giving Thanks
Description:The children's book, "Giving Thanks," by Chief Jake Swamp with illustrations by Erwin Printup, Jr., comes alive in this beautiful program. Known as the Thanksgiving Address, this Native American good morning message is based on the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift - from the moon and the stars to the tiniest blade of grass. Narrated by Chief Jake Swamp. © 1995 Weston Woods
K-2
Winter Holidays
Websites
Animals in Winter Story
An online Kidzclub story that tells about animals in the winter season.
K-1
Build a Snowman
Cute activity for younger students.
K
Play the Dreidel Game
If you scroll down to the bottom, there is a video dreidel game that older students can play.
3-5
Snowflakes
Everything you ever wanted to know about snow and then some.
K-5
Snow
Links to tons of websites about snow.
K-5
United Streaming Movies
Merry Christmas Space Case
Buddy McGee eagerly awaits a promised Christmas visit from his friend, the thing from outer space. This is the outrageous conclusion to James Marshall's SPACE CASE with all your favorite characters returning- to provide the most fun ever - not only at Christmastime, but throughout the entire year. Narrated by Christopher Lloyd. © 2002 Weston Woods
K-2
Night Before Christmas, The (1997)
The story of Santa's visit on a snowy Christmas Eve is beautifully brought to life with exquisite illustrations and festive music. Narrated by Anthony Edwards. © 1997 Weston Woods
K-2
Christmas Tales from Foreign Lands: An Untold Miracle
As a newborn hunchback, Mustafa is left on the doorsteps of a contemptible old woman who takes him in and teaches him to beg. Although Mustafa sees himself as a lowly beggar, others can see something miraculous in him - in his eyes. People in his Assyrian town say he beholds the Messiah. The animation of "An Untold Miracle" is storybook quality. Full scored orchestral music and told with sensitivity, this Christmas legend has universal appeal, and is a perfect way to enhance the holiday.
3-5
Holiday Facts and Fun: A Multicultural Christmas
The spirit of a favorite holiday's underlying message - love and joy - is enhanced by the unique presentation featuring Northern European, African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian youngsters explaining family and ethnic customs associated with their celebrations. Special foods, songs, stories, games, celebrations, costumes, and other holiday traditions are shown for each group. This presentation is a perfect way to help children understand that ethnic expressions are wonderful ways for individuals and groups to celebrate Christmas and other holidays. © 1993 United Learning
K-5
The Wondrous Candle
The Wondrous Candle," an Eastern European Christmas tale, takes place in the small Romanian village of Galea in the late 1800's. As the story begins, a group of villagers are seen throwing offerings into a mysterious well. Deep moans come from the well, and the villagers believe their offerings will pacify the source of the disquieting sounds. The story - drawn in beautiful, muted tones and animated by artist Karen Rhine - has been meticulously researched to recreate the world the world of village life in late nineteenth century Romania. © 2000 United Learning
3-5
Max's Christmas
Irrepressible Max wants to stay up late on Christmas so he can see Santa Claus. © 1998 Weston Woods
K-2
Too Many Tamales
Based on the classic children's book by Gary Soto. Everyone is coming for Christmas dinner at Maria's house. She and her mother prepare by kneading the "masa" to make tamales. When her mother takes off the ring, Maria tries it on - and is beside herself, when hours later, she thinks it has been kneaded into the tamales. How many can you eat? Part of the Weston Woods Series. © 2002 Weston Woods
K-2
The Clown of God
The 1978 children's book by Tomie dePaola comes alive in this animated program. Giovanni, a once-famous juggler now old and penniless, gives one last, unforgettable, performance on Christmas Eve. Part of the Weston Woods Series. © 1978 Weston Woods
K-2
Magic School Bus Holiday Special
It’s the last day of school before the winter holidays and Wanda plans to see The Nutcracker ballet. But during a trip to Murph’s (Dolly Parton) recycling plant, the toy soldier she needs to get into the theater accidentally becomes a plastic pellet! Ms. Frizzle activates the Bus’s Un-Recycler, taking the class and Murph on a song-filled field trip, where they learn how everyday items are made from recycled trash. © 1996 Scholastic
3-5
Holiday Facts and Fun: Hanukkah
The sights and sounds of present-day Hanukkah celebrations, with songs and colorful activities, are captured in this lively presentation. The preparation of Hanukkah foods, such as latkes (potato pancakes), is shown, as are favorite Hanukkah activities, such as spinning the dreidel. Lighting the Hanukkah candles on the menorah, reciting the traditional Hanukkah prayer, and eating a typical holiday meal are shown. This program explains why Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration of religious freedom. Viewers see how the Jews of ancient Judea lived peacefully as farmers, shepherds, and merchants until the rule of Antiochus IV, who demanded they worship Greek goods. The revolt of the Maccabees is explained and the miracle of the temple light burning for eight days is shown. © 1994 United Learning
K-5
Animated Hero Classics: Maccabees: The Story of Hanukkah
In this program, learn the story of the first Hanukkah and Judah Maccabee, who triumphantly lead the Jewish people with valor to win the war for religious freedom. © 1995 NEST
K-5
In the Month of Kislev
The 1992 children's book by Nina Jaffe, with illustrations by Louise August, comes alive in this iconographic program. A wealthy, arrogant merchant learns the true meaning of Hanukkah when he takes the family of a poor peddler to court for savoring the smell of his wife's pancakes from outside their window. Narrated by Theodore Bikel. Part of the Weston Woods Series. © 1992 Weston Woods
K-2
Zlateh the Goat
Isaac B. Singer's 1966 Newbery Award-winning book, "Zlateh the Goat," comes alive with illustrations by Maurice Sendak. With the holiday season approaching, poor Reuven, the furrier, has no recourse but to sell the family's beloved goat for supplies. But Aaron has other ideas! Part of the Weston Woods Series. © 1973 Weston Woods
K-2
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