Holidays Around the World Reading Comprehension & Activities | Grades 1-3

Explore eight celebrations with nonfiction readers, comprehension questions, vocabulary, and hands-on activities. This PDF for grades 1-3 includes 38 resource pages plus a TEKS alignment page (39 pages total): eight two-page readers (Diwali, Hanukkah, St. Lucia Day, Las Posadas, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Three Kings Day, and Lunar New Year), eight response sheets, a teacher guide, a 2026-27 holiday overview and map, holiday passport pages and stamps, a Venn diagram, a symbol sort with cards, vocabulary cards, and answer keys. Use for read-alouds, small groups, partner reading, or a flexible eight-lesson study. Younger readers may need teacher support. Students find facts, build vocabulary, and compare traditions respectfully. Includes grade-specific Texas Social Studies and ELAR TEKS connections with a local-community extension for grade 3. Digital download: one PDF; no slide deck or editable files. Holiday dates on the overview are for 2026-27. Customs vary among families and communities.