December in Our Classroom
December was a very special and meaningful month in our classroom as we journeyed through Advent, preparing our hearts for the birth of Jesus.
Throughout Advent, we explored the Jesse Tree, listening to different Bible stories that helped us understand God’s plan leading up to Jesus’ birth. Each story was represented by an ornament that we hung on our Jesse Tree, followed by a short devotion and the lighting of our Advent wreath. Students also listened to different parts of the Christmas story, learning step by step about the events leading to the birth of Jesus.
The students did a beautiful job creating their own Advent wreath artwork, which is proudly displayed on our class hall bulletin board.
In Social Studies, we explored Holidays Around the World. Students created their own passports and “travelled” to different countries to learn about cultural traditions and celebrations. To end the unit, students presented their Holiday Tradition Poster Projects. They did a fantastic job sharing their learning, and it was wonderful to hear about everyone’s traditions and see how our differences make us special and unique. The posters were truly amazing!
We also enjoyed many fun and creative Christmas activities throughout the month. Students created their own elves for a creative writing activity, and we participated in “Light Up with Kindness,” where students wrote about acts of kindness they experienced or noticed, sharing how small actions can bring light to others.
Students also worked with their Grade 6 buddies to design an ugly Christmas sweater, which was a highlight for many. In addition, students participated in a Christmas poster contest focused on the theme “Keeping Christ in Christmas.” Mr. Borkowski kindly judged the contest, and congratulations to Clara for winning! Every student did an amazing job sharing thoughtful and creative messages through their artwork.
To wrap up the month, students had a lot of fun creating their Christmas presents, a beautiful Christmas lantern, which they were very proud of.
December was filled with faith, learning, creativity, and joy. We are so proud of the students and all the effort they put into making this season meaningful and fun!