Christmas & Holidays Around the World Research Project LapBook

Grab your passport and celebrate different Christmas cultures from 7 different countries with this Christmas Around the World Lap Book. Your students will read nonfiction mini-books, andhave the opportunity to research traditions, food, and more in this Christmas Around the World Themed nonfiction research project.

Lap books are a great way to engage your children with content while adding some creativity to the learning process. Lap books are similar to interactive notebooks but can be more fun for kids. A lap book allows your children to have an organized product that they can learn from and, in turn, share with others. Lap books provide a creative collection of important and interesting information.

BENEFITS FOR LAP BOOKS

Project-based

Self-contained units of study

Creative

Encourages writing, drawing, and thinking

Can be used as a study guide or a portfolio

Great for sharing with family

Provide motivation for the reluctant learner

Fun!

The FRONT COVER includes:

Suitcase- cut in half to create the front of the Lap Book

Baggage Tag- for name of student

Handle- to carry suitcase

Christmas Around the World Stamp

Christmas Tree Stamp

I Love Travel Tag

The INSIDE PAGES and BACK OF THE BOOK includes:

Mini Books on the following Countries with cover page representing the country with flags and Christmas items, information on traditions and holiday food:

Canada

England

France

Germany

Italy

Russia

America

Middle Pages:

My Christmas Around the World Scrapbook Cover

Scrapbook pages for all 7 countries for photos representing countries (2 pages)- can be illustrated or found via research

Travel Log- with map to color areas visited

My Research Pages (2 different options)- option to duplicate as many or as few times as you decide. Good topics to research- fun facts, Santa Claus, and more in depth study of traditions.

Compare and Contrast Research Page- compare Christmas traditions in various countries

EXTRAS:

Passport with 7 different stamps to represent each country

Tickets- 10 to a page (can be used to enter next travel destination)

Please watch the PREVIEW above to see sample pages and photos.

Happy teaching and learning!