Scholastic Holiday Series
| Series Information |
Curricular Areas:
Language Arts, Reading |
| Length: 18/3-20-Minute Programs CC |
Grade Levels: K-4+
Teacher's Guides (See below) |
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The Scholastic Holiday Series encourages students to read
with a greater appreciation for literature. These books are a wonderful
addition for the holidays.
Episode Descriptions
1 Max's Chocolate Chicken — Will Max or will
Ruby find the most Easter eggs to win the chocolate chicken? Only the
Easter bunny knows for sure.(5:00)
Teacher Guide
2 Star Spangled Banner — America is glorified through Peter
Spier's depiction of scenes from our national anthem. (5.30)
Teacher Guide
3 Teeny Tiny and the Witch Woman — This is a deliciously scary
story about a boy who outsmarts an old witch-woman before she can have
him and his brothers for dinner.(14:30) Teacher
Guide
4 What's Under My Bed? — Grandpa tells his two young house
guests about the time he was afraid of the dark and about other figments
of his imagination. Wonderfully humorous and perfect for Halloween. (7:56)
Teacher Guide
5 A Dark, Dark Tale — Each step is more tantalizing than the
one before on a spooky journey up dark stairways and through hidden passages.
Being scared has never been more fun! (3:39)
Teacher Guide
6 Georgie— A friendly ghost looks for a new house to haunt
when he feels unwanted by the Whittaker family. (6:00) Teacher
Guide
7 By the Light of the Halloween Moon— Join the fun, as a brave
young girl, who would rather play a trick than be gobbled up as a treat,
is the star of this spirited romp under an old wooden bridge by the light
of the spooky Halloween moon. (6:20)
Teacher Guide
8 Three Robbers — A little girl named Tiffany
sets three robbers straight, turning their gold to good. (5:40)
Teacher Guide
9 Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message —
Known as the Thanksgiving Address, this Native American good morning message
is based on the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift
-- from the moon and the stars to the tiniest blade of grass. (7:45)
Teacher Guide
10 Max's Christmas —Irrepressible Max wants to stay up late
on Christmas so he can see Santa Claus. (4:50)
Teacher Guide
11 Seven Candles for Kwanzaa —This unique African-American
holiday commemorates the strength of family ties, respect for ancestors,
commitment to the growth of community, and gratitude for life's bounties.
For each day of Kwanzaa, a new candle is lit and children and adults share
their thoughts, songs, stories from the past, dreams about the future,
and a delicious feast on the last day. (9:40)
Teacher Guide
12 In the Month of Kislev — This is the story of a Polish
community preparing for the celebration of Hanukkah. One day, the children
of a poor family stop under the window of a wealthy family in town, and
thoroughly enjoy the aroma of potato pancakes cooking in the Kitchen.
The children do this every day, until the owner of the house discovers
them. Angrily, the owner brings the children and their parents to the
local Rabbi and insists on being paid by the family for the enjoyment
the children have been getting. The story ends with a wise and creative
solution offered by the Rabbi.(11:30)
Teacher Guide
13 Morris's Disappearing Bag — Morris impresses his older
sibilings when he opens the last box under the Christmas tree-- and disappears.
(6:45)
Teacher Guide
14 The Night Before Christmas —One of the most beloved Christmas
traditions, the story of Santa's visit on a snowy Christmas Eve, is beautifully
brought to life with exquisite illustrations and festive music. No detail
is missing -- not even the mouse! (5:20)
Teacher Guide
15 The Clown of God— Giovanni, a once-famous juggler now old
and penniless, gives one last, unforgettable performance on Christmas
Eve. (10:11) Teacher
Guide
16 Twelve Days of Christmas— The lovely old rhyme about a
whole menagerie of gifts to someone's true love, is sung with wit and
grace. (8:14)
Teacher Guide
17 Sam and the Lucky Money — This Chinese New Year, Sam's
parents tell him that he may spend his "luck" money on anything
he wants. When he arrives at the festivities in Chinatown, many nice things
tempt him. But a homeless man without shoes or socks helps Sam decide
on the best way of all to spend his "lucky" money. (11:11)
Teacher Guide
18 Zlateh the Goat— With the holiday season approaching, poor
Reuven, the furrier, has no recourse but to sell the family's beloved
goat for supplies. But Aaron has other ideas. (21:09) Teacher
Guide
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