elebrate Diversity with Engaging Holiday Stories: Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Las Posadas!
Looking for a meaningful and engaging way to teach your upper elementary students about cultural holidays? This holiday resource bundle brings the traditions of Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Las Posadas to life through three original fictional stories that captivate young readers and promote cultural understanding.
 
Each story highlights the key ideas of its holiday, immersing students in the celebrations, traditions, and values that make these holidays special. After reading, students will enjoy a fun color-by-code activity to reinforce their comprehension of the holiday’s themes.
 
But that’s not all! This resource also includes quick reading skill checks to strengthen your students’ critical thinking:
Point of View: Explore who is telling the story and why it matters.
Author’s Purpose: Identify why the author wrote the story and the message behind it.
Sequencing: Practice putting events in the correct order to improve understanding.
 
Perfect for upper elementary classrooms, this resource makes it easy for teachers to combine cultural education with essential reading skills in a festive, student-friendly format. Whether you’re teaching in December or celebrating diversity all year long, this resource is sure to inspire thoughtful conversations and joyful learning.
 
Bring the holidays to life in your classroom—grab this resource today and watch your students’ curiosity and skills grow!