This post shares my favorite Holidays Around the Word books for kids for the 2018 holiday season. There’s a mix of old favorites and new, all perfect for kids and students ages 3- to 8-years-old.

Today, I’m sharing EIGHT of my favorite Holidays Around the World-themed picture books and activities that will fit right into your curriculum whether you teach kindergarten, first grade, or second grade OR if you’re looking to add some new titles to your home library! Each book shown below matches with a set of paired activities, so that your lesson plans are ready to roll and you can simply teach!  They’re Common Core standards-aligned, focused on comprehension, vocabulary and a variety of ELA skills, and include three differentiated assessments. BOOM DONE.

BUY Christmas Is… by Gail Gibbons | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Holidays Around the World Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY Cobweb Christmas by Shirley Climo | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Holidays Around the World Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY La Noche Buena by Antonio Sacre | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Holidays Around the World Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Holidays Around the World Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY The Tomten by Astrid Lindgren | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Holidays Around the World Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric Kimmel | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Holidays Around the World Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY Seven Candles for Kwanzaa by Andrea Davis Pinkney | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Holidays Around the World Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY The Legend of Old Befana by Tomie dePaola | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Holidays Around the World Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

All of the bundles linked above are currently available in the PRE-SALE EVENT, so you can snag all of the paired activities at the lowest possible price for a limited time only. Additionally, there are bundles for Christmas Favorites and Gingerbread. Click the button below to shop now and snag these before the deal expires! [If you’re curious about the types of activities included in the paired sets,  I encourage you to pop over here or here to learn more!]

Have you thought about hosting a Holiday-themed Award ceremony before your kiddo leave for break? These Holiday Dollar Tree Awards are a whole lot of fun and provide your students with an incredibly meaningful gift from YOU! Click HERE or click the graphic below to learn more!
Happy Teaching!

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