Do you need something for those kids that always seem to finish the activity before the rest of the class? You're in luck! I created this Sentence Square activity for students that is winter themed and you can have it for FREE! Additionally, I created some fun activity sheets for kids that are in Spanish and also winter themed and you can get them on my TpT store for just $1. You'll get three different activity sheets that are sure to keep those fast finisher busy while you help the other students wrap up the lesson.  Click the picture below to download the sentence activity sheet and visit the button below the image to purchase the winter bundle. Enjoy!

When trying to come up with an appropriate lesson for littles surrounding winter holidays I had to really stop and think. When I taught high school I would do lessons about various holidays that occur this time of year from around the world but conducted the lesson mostly in the target language this ensured that I was being sensitive to all beliefs while also using the language. With younger students I didn't feel that this lesson would work because their skills are not as advanced and they are not able to think quite as broadly. Additionally, I don't see every day and instead just once per week. I decided to select a Spanish tradition that was less rooted in religion but still celebrated this time of year and went with El Tío Nadal or Caga Tío and El Cagatero from Catalunia, Spain.

If you are unfamiliar with the tradition, Tío Nadal is a log that children and families give legs and a face. Then, they cover it with a blanket and give it a hat to keep it warm and feed it everyday during the holidays with the hope that it will poop out turrón and/or presents for Christmas. To get these presents they hit the log with a stick and sing a song. It's strange and a little cooky and is sure to surprise your students.