44 Seasons and Weather: Supplemental Guide 2A | Winter
Show image 2A-6: Snowplow
In many places where it snows, snowplows clear the snow from the
streets. The big plow on the front of the truck scrapes the snow and
ice from the streets. But even though people shovel snow off the
sidewalks and snowplows scrape snow off the streets, people should
always drive and walk slowly and cautiously—or very carefully. Snow
and ice are slippery, so you should use extra caution—or be extra
careful—when there is snow or ice on the ground. Show image 2A-7: Snowman
Shoveling snow can be hard work, but you can also have fun in the
snow. I’m always happy when it snows because I love to play in it! I
like to build snowmen and play outside with my friends. Show image 2A-8: Sledding
Another way to have fun in the snow is to go sledding! After a big
snow, all you need is a hill, warm clothes, and a sled or a flattened
cardboard box to slide on. Sledding is my favorite part of winter! Show image 2A-10: Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa
[Point to each image as you talk about it. You may wish to talk about other
holidays celebrated by your students during the winter months.]
Winter is also a time when people celebrate different holidays. Some
people celebrate Christmas, a Christian holiday. These people are
exchanging gifts at Christmas. Some people celebrate Hanukkah,
a Jewish holiday. These people are lighting a menorah during
Hanukkah. Some people celebrate Kwanzaa, which means the first
fruits of the harvest. Kwanzaa is a holiday celebrated by some African
Americans. Show image 2A-11: New Year’s Eve
Another important winter holiday is on December 31st, which is the
last day of the year. This day is called New Year’s Eve.[Show December 31st on the calendar.]
January 1st, the day after December 31st, is the beginning of a new
year. January 1st is called New Year’s Day. We always have vacation
from school around Christmas time and New Year’s Eve. Then soon
after New Year’s Day, we go back to school again.