All day
December 2, 2024
| Week 1: November 30-December 6.
Lighting of the Christmas Tree.
*Activity: Tree decorating party with ornaments made by children.
*Craft: Handprint Christmas tree art.
*Discussion: Storytime featuring “The Polar Express” |
All day
December 3, 2024
| Week:1
Introduction to Hanukkah.
*Activity: Learn about the Menorah. Children create paper Menorahs.
*Storytime: “Latke, the Lucky Dog.”
*Parents drop off gifts to the Center.
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All day
December 4, 2024
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*Activity: Children explore traditions in different countries
*Craft: Create mini-flags of featured countries.
* Parents drop off gifts to the centre. |
All day
December 5, 2024
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*Activity: Dreidel games and making salt dough Star of David ornaments.
*Music: Hanukkah songs with tambourines.
* Parents drop off gifts to the centre.
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December 5, 2024
| *Activity: “Frosty the Snowman” with hot cocoa.
*Craft: Build a snowman from cotton balls.
* Parents drop off gifts at the centre.
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All day
December 9, 2024
output: *Activity: Talk about the seven Principles of Kwanzaa.
*Craft: Make Mkeka mats using paper weaving. *Parents drop off gifts to the centre. |
All day
December 10, 2024
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*Activity: Kids try latkes and applesauce.
*Craft: Create Hanukkah gelt coins with shiny gold paper.
*Parents drop off gifts at the centre. |
All day
December 11, 2024
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* Activity: Children decorate cookies with festive sprinkles
*Storytime: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
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*Parents drop off gifts to the Center.
All day
December 12, 2024
| * Activity: Role-play sharing a Unity Cup
*Kids design a paper Kinara and colour candles.
* Parents drop off gifts to the centre. |
All day
December 13, 2024
| * Activity:
Wear festive sweaters and parade around the centre.
*Music: Holiday sing-along.
*Last day for gifts drop-off to the centre. |
All day
December 16, 2024
| * Activity: Explore Adinkra symbols and their meanings
*Craft: Create Adinkra symbol art using a stamp. |
All day
December 17, 2024
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output: *Activity: Visit from Santa Claus with small gifts for each child.
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*Craft: Write letters to Santa
All day
December 18, 2024
| *Activity: Simulated menorah candle lighting with LED lights.
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*Snack: Hanukkah doughnuts (sufganiyot)
All day
December 19, 2024
| *Craft: Kids make ornaments using popsicle sticks, glitter, and paint.
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*Storytime: “The Night Before Christmas.”
All day
December 20, 2024
| *Activity: Families bring dishes to share. Multicultural celebration.
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*Music: Dance party with holiday tunes.
All day
December 23, 2024
| *Activity: “Christmas Cookie.”
*Craft: Creating toys with play dough. |
All day
December 30, 2024
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*Activity: Share a community meal and reflect on the Seven Principles
*Craft: Children design colorful placemats for the feast |
All day
December 31, 2024
| *Activity: Countdown to “Noon Year’s Eve” with confetti and balloons.
*Craft: Create sparkly party hats and noise makers. |
