Welcome to our In the Know topic for December, Winter Soltice. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 look at what the winter solstice is and how people celebrate it. A Spanish translation can be found here.
Grades 2-3 examine different beliefs about the winter solstice. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 investigate winter solstice celebrations around the world. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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