Holidays & Seasonal Teacher Training Resources
Holidays and seasonal changes or events provide teachable moments not otherwise present. They also provide challenges for teachers as attendance can fluctuate and students can be more distracted. Help teachers learn to make the most of these times.
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Articles, Hardcopy:
- Teacher Training Smart Pages--Book and CD-ROM - Book with Reproducible Articles & Forms by Sheryl Haystead (See the Table of Contents on that page for articles under seasonal.)
Articles, Online:
- General: FAQ about the Holidays
- General: Guided Conversation Opportunities Over the Holidays
- General: Jesus Isn't Holiday Folklore
- Christmas: Conflicting Messages at Christmas?
- Christmas: Did Someone Mention Santa Claus?
- Christmas: How to Teach Children the Christmas Story (suggestions for each age group)
- Halloween: Tips for Dealing with Issues About Halloween
- Thanksgiving: Beyond the Turkey
- Valentine's Day: Truths for Teaching About God's Love
- Valentine's Day: Reminders For Teaching About God's Love
- Valentine's Day: Valentine's Day: Tie Teacher Training into Holidays
Handouts:
- Intruders in the Classroom that Steal & Vandalize: Holidays & Other Special Events by Ministry Tools Resource Center
Holidays and other special events have a way of robbing your class of that which is conducive to learning and leaving you with trouble. This two page handout provides teachers with tips to deal with these intrusions. This would be a good handout to distribute to teachers about a month prior to the holiday season.
Resources:
- Bulletin Boards Book: Fall Bulletin Boards
- Bulletin Boards Book: Creative Ministry Bulletin Boards - Fall
- Bulletin Boards Book: Interactive Bible Bulletin Boards: Spring
- Bulletin Boards Book: Spring Bulletin Boards
- Bulletin Boards Book: Winter Bulletin Boards
- Bulletin Boards Book: Summer Bulletin Boards
- Bulletin Boards Book: Interactive Summer Bulletin Boards
- Bulletin Boards Book: Creative Ministry Bulletin Boards - Summer
- Crafts Book: Bible Crafts for all Seasons
- Lessons Book: Big Book of Holiday & Bible Celebrations: 30 Ready-to-Use Bible Lessons for 6 - 12
- Skits Book: Holiday Skits
- Skits Book: Seasonal Pageants and Skits
Resources for Specific Holidays:
- Christmas
- Easter
- Father's Day
- Grandparents' Day
- Halloween
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Memorial Day
- Mother's Day
- New Year's
- Presidents' Day
- St. Patrick's Day
- Thanksgiving
- Valentine's Day
- Veterans Day
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