NEW YEAR? NEW FREEBIE!
As I thought about how soon it will be Monday morning, and the official end to winter break, I considered how highly unmotivated I will be to spend time (in line) at the copier! Therefore, I figured I'd do a no printable required New Year's Traditions activity to expose my students to the various customs of countries around the world.
Also, I want to know if they have any unusual family traditions for ringing in the new year. This also builds classroom community - BONUS! For example, my childhood neighbors had a tradition of clanking pots and pans at the stroke of midnight, whooping and hollering at the start of a new year. I think it must have been a way to ward their home of bad spirits, but who knows, I never did ask! My family and I always usher in the New Year with a fresh batch of menudo and a midnight toast.
Long story short, that's how my NEW YEAR Traditions Presentation was born! But, for those of you in need of a note-taking guide or something that shows your admin team that students are truly learning, I've added this companion freebie, which is indeed a printable! (Click IMAGE above)
Currently 2015 - I guess I should make it a resolution to participate in all the monthly currentlys this year. If I do it within the first 5 days of the month, I can treat myself to a glass of wine! OMG... I am so like the children, MUCH better inclined to follow through when bribed!
CHEERS to the NEW YEAR! Oh, and don't forget to visit Farley's Currently linky for January 2015!
Hi Antonia!
ReplyDeleteMy heater is running too!!! It's SO cold in Northern California!!!!! :)
Brianne
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Haha! I love your Currently resolution bribe! Best wishes for a wonderful 2015!
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