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Happy Holidays!
Make this holiday season sparkle and all your celebrations shine. Pause and enjoy the magic of each day — just look to your child and let his face full of wonder and joy inspire you. We have advice, gift ideas, family activities, and book suggestions below, plus printables to organize details and personalize packages. Print gift tags, a thank-you note template, a shopping organizer, and a gift log (all PDF files).
Articles
by Catherine Holecko
Scholastic Parents | Christmas and Hanukkah tips and tricks that will help you save time and energy. Advice on holiday shopping, wrapping, decorating, entertaining, traveling, and traditions. Also discusses kid's behavior during the holidays.
Scholastic Parents | Steeped in special traditions and family togetherness, the holidays offer wonderful opportunities for loving connection -- but also for arguments and disappointment. Turn to the advice of Adele M. Brodkin, Ph.D., for help handling holiday stress.
by Shama Narang
Scholastic Parents | 20 creative ways for and your child to connect with faraway friends and family during the holidays. Gestures you can make and things you can send to your loved ones.
by Toby Leah Bochan
Scholastic Parents | Make sure your celebrations are happy and safe by following these simple guidelines.
by Toby Leah Bochan
Scholastic Parents | Charitable activities that will teach your child generosity and compassion for the holidays. Show your youngster the true meaning of the holiday season. Donate your time to making one of these kind gestures.
by Laura Johansen and Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | You and your child can make and donate one of these book-inspired gift kits. These presents are as fun to assemble as they are to receive! Teaches kindness and charity.
by Toby Leah Bochan
Scholastic Parents | What holiday gift do teachers really want? Six great ideas to help your child say thanks to a special educator. No "#1 Teacher" knick-knacks allowed!
by Cara Pitterman
Scholastic Parents | Try these presents to promote a love of books.
Scholastic Parents | November 20,2007
Fill stockings to the brim and bring smiles to faces young and old with these great picks.
by Carolyn Rogalsky
Scholastic Parents | November 20,2007
Presents you can give to your grandchildren for the holidays. Identifies today's kid's favorites. Gives descriptions, prices, and appropriate age group for each recommended gift.
by Kristen Finello
Scholastic Parents | Help your child stay at the top of his learning game during the holiday vacation. Suggests activities like online research, reading for pleasure, and family game night.
by Maureen P. Ryan
Scholastic Parents | Use our checklist to prepare for your night out caroling with the kids. Includes safety tips. Print out song lyrics to add to your caroling collection.
Integrate Reading into the Holiday Season
by Amanda Farah
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Keep reading skills sharp during the holidays by working these tips into your busy schedule.
Say Thank You
by Amanda Farah
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Teach your child to write thank you notes to show appreciation to others as well as reinforcing reading skills.
Book Lists
Scholastic Parents | Stories that explore the excitement of the season and sharing simple pleasures. Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanzaa picture books for preschoolers.
Scholastic Parents | Winter holiday tales for elementary schoolers. Some give kids a funny look at holiday figures like Santa. Others capture the special spirit of the season and its traditions.
Independent reads for kids over the winter holidays. From funny books to traditional folktales, these titles invite your child to celebrate diverse winter festivals.
