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Lesson Plans - Holidays

Father’s Day

What Dads Do: Dads do a lot for the family. Take this time to talk to the children about what their dad does
for their family. Talk about how he works to support the family, takes the family on special vacations or
activities or how he coaches or just hang out with the kids.

Found in: Holidays • June • Kindergarten • Pre-Kindergarten

Mother’s Day

1. Thank You Mom: This is a good time to talk about how much the kids appreciate their
mothers. Discuss with the children the kinds of things that they appreciative of about their
mothers such as caring for them when they are hurt, or sad.

Found in: Holidays • Kindergarten • May • Pre-Kindergarten

Easter

The Resurrection of Jesus: Read the Easter story to the children and talk about how Jesus died for our sins.
2. Egg Science: Take this time to teach the children about eggs. Eggs are a symbol of rebirth and represent the
rebirth of Jesus. Look for easy science experiments involving eggs, such as whether or not they float. You can
also decorate eggs.
3. Cross: The cross is an important symbol of Easter. It represents crucifixion and resurrection.

Found in: April • Holidays • Kindergarten • March • Pre-Kindergarten • Religion

St. Patrick’s Day

1. Study clovers. Kids are fascinated with clovers. You can actually buy clover seeds and grow them in a pot.
Start well before St. Patrick’s Day so the children can watch them grow.
2. Study rainbows. Rainbows are synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day. Use this time to teach children how
rainbows form and the colors of the rainbow.
3. Study Ireland. This is a great time to look at the country and study its customs and traditions.

Valentine’s Day

This is a good opportunity to teach children that God loves them unconditionally. Explain unconditional love
to them and how it applies to their everyday life.