In this unit, the students will explore aspects of Christmas celebrations. They will read a nativity story such as “The story of Christmas” by Jane Ray and identify the birth of Jesus as the reason why we celebrate Christmas. They will create a painted wall story based on the book and will mime the story to a dramatic reading of the text. The students will bring in photos from a previous Christmas celebration and will share some of their experiences. They will take a questionnaire home to investigate various aspects of their families’ Christmas celebration. They will use this information to:

·    investigate symbols associated with Christmas and decorate a Christmas tree.

·    investigate where Christmas is celebrated and paint a picture.

·    investigate who they celebrate Christmas with and create a photo album.

·    investigate music which is sung at Christmas and learn and perform a Christmas carol.

·    investigate food eaten at Christmas and write and make a cheese star shaped Christmas sandwich

·    investigate why we give gifts at Christmas and make a gift for a family member.