Theme Tasks catalog
Winter holidays
• you will remember the names of the winter months;
• you will learn which holidays Ukrainians celebrate in winter;
• you will repeat the rules of safe behavior during New Year holidays;
• you will learn the rules of hospitality;
• you will practice following the rules of behavior when you are a guest.
• you will learn which holidays Ukrainians celebrate in winter;
• you will repeat the rules of safe behavior during New Year holidays;
• you will learn the rules of hospitality;
• you will practice following the rules of behavior when you are a guest.
1
Remember the names of the winter months and put them in order on the calendar.
Remember the names of the winter months and put them in order on the calendar.
2
Choose the picture that shows a winter holiday.
Choose the picture that shows a winter holiday.
3
Winter is one of the seasons that brings children a lot of fun and holidays.
In Ukraine, people celebrate these winter holidays:
December 6 – St. Nicholas Day, which children wait for with excitement,
because St. Nicholas puts gifts under the pillows.
On December 25, people celebrate Christmas.
On January 1, people celebrate New Year.
Before the holiday, every family usually decorates a Christmas tree.
Long ago, instead of a modern Christmas tree, people used a straw sheaf called didukh.
Winter is one of the seasons that brings children a lot of fun and holidays.
In Ukraine, people celebrate these winter holidays:
December 6 – St. Nicholas Day, which children wait for with excitement,
because St. Nicholas puts gifts under the pillows.
On December 25, people celebrate Christmas.
On January 1, people celebrate New Year.
Before the holiday, every family usually decorates a Christmas tree.
Long ago, instead of a modern Christmas tree, people used a straw sheaf called didukh.
4
Think, in which month do people celebrate St. Nicholas Day?
Choose the right name.
Think, in which month do people celebrate St. Nicholas Day?
Choose the right name.
5
Move the main New Year decoration into the room.
Move the main New Year decoration into the room.
6
You already know that the Christmas tree is the main decoration of the New Year.
Remember the rules of safe behavior near the Christmas tree during New Year holidays.
Do not run near the Christmas tree, do not pull its branches.
Do not touch the garland on the tree when it is on.
Remember, only adults should turn on the garland.
Do not use candles, sparklers, poppers or fireworks indoors.
If you see sparks or smoke, tell an adult right away.
You already know that the Christmas tree is the main decoration of the New Year.
Remember the rules of safe behavior near the Christmas tree during New Year holidays.
Do not run near the Christmas tree, do not pull its branches.
Do not touch the garland on the tree when it is on.
Remember, only adults should turn on the garland.
Do not use candles, sparklers, poppers or fireworks indoors.
If you see sparks or smoke, tell an adult right away.
7
Think about which things are dangerous to use near the New Year tree.
Choose the right stickers.
Think about which things are dangerous to use near the New Year tree.
Choose the right stickers.
8
On December 24, on Christmas Eve, when the first star appears in the sky,
Ukrainian families gather at the table, where the main dish is kutia and the drink uzvar.
On December 25, on Christmas, children walk with a Christmas star and sing carols.
On December 24, on Christmas Eve, when the first star appears in the sky,
Ukrainian families gather at the table, where the main dish is kutia and the drink uzvar.
On December 25, on Christmas, children walk with a Christmas star and sing carols.
9
Help Dmytryk send a letter to his friends.
Put the stamp with children caroling on the envelope.
Help Dmytryk send a letter to his friends.
Put the stamp with children caroling on the envelope.
10
Read the words.
Choose the word with the most syllables.
Read the words.
Choose the word with the most syllables.
11
January 6 – Epiphany.
People believe that on this day water has magical power.
February 2 – Candlemas.
According to folk beliefs, on this day winter meets spring.
January 6 – Epiphany.
People believe that on this day water has magical power.
February 2 – Candlemas.
According to folk beliefs, on this day winter meets spring.
12
Solve the problem orally.
Choose the right numbers and signs.
Solve the problem orally.
Choose the right numbers and signs.
13
During New Year holidays, there is a tradition to visit friends and greet each other.
If your friends come to visit you, follow these hospitality rules:
Help your guests take off their coats and hats.
Invite them into the room and offer a comfortable place to rest.
Offer your guests some fun.
You can show your toys, collections, photos or play board games.
With the help of adults, treat your guests.
If the guests are leaving, be sure to thank them for the visit.
Help them get dressed and walk them to the door.
During New Year holidays, there is a tradition to visit friends and greet each other.
If your friends come to visit you, follow these hospitality rules:
Help your guests take off their coats and hats.
Invite them into the room and offer a comfortable place to rest.
Offer your guests some fun.
You can show your toys, collections, photos or play board games.
With the help of adults, treat your guests.
If the guests are leaving, be sure to thank them for the visit.
Help them get dressed and walk them to the door.
14
Choose the picture that shows a hospitable host.
Choose the picture that shows a hospitable host.
15
You have probably been a guest at your friends' house.
To be a polite and well-mannered child, you need to follow these rules of behavior:
Come to visit on time and when you are invited.
If you are late, be sure to tell about it.
When you enter the room, greet everyone present.
When you are a guest, behave calmly and quietly, do not misbehave.
Follow the rules of behavior at the table.
Do not forget to thank for the hospitality.
You have probably been a guest at your friends' house.
To be a polite and well-mannered child, you need to follow these rules of behavior:
Come to visit on time and when you are invited.
If you are late, be sure to tell about it.
When you enter the room, greet everyone present.
When you are a guest, behave calmly and quietly, do not misbehave.
Follow the rules of behavior at the table.
Do not forget to thank for the hospitality.
16
Choose the children who do not follow the rules of behavior when they are guests.
Choose the children who do not follow the rules of behavior when they are guests.
