• As you read together, ask your child to point out holiday things he or she can see, hear, feel, taste, or touch.

 

Lights of Winter: Winter Celebrations Around the World By Heather Conrad Colorful illustrations will spark interest as your child discovers customs of holidays worldwide.

 

Kids in the Holiday Kitchen By Jessica Strand & Tammy Massman-Johnson These lively projects will keep your child busy as you make just-in-time gifts or treats for the holidays.

Try This Make something special.

Purchase a set of washable cloth napkins in any color. Precut holiday decorations or symbols from felt (Christmas tree, dreidel, kinara). Help your child use fabric glue to attach a symbol onto a corner of a napkin. Finish by adding mini pom-poms or other fun trimmings.

Jo DeLucafor Weekly Reader; cookies: roadk/Shuterstock

Rhyme Time
Holiday Fun

Holidays are special times

With lots of treats and such.

Times when we greet family

With “I love you so much!”

—Susan LaBella

A Joke to Share

Q. What did one candle say to the other?

A. I am going out tonight!

On the Web Play a holiday memory game at http://www.northpole.com/clubhouse/games/concentration/colors/. It’s a great way to strengthen concentration skills and have fun too!