Theme: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Unit study for the period from the 26th of December to Theophany.
- Synaxis of the Theotokos (26th December)
- Saint Stephen the Protomartyr (27th December)
- The Holy Innocents (28th December)
- Leavetaking of Nativity
- Saint Basil the Great (1st January)
- Saint Seraphim of Sarov (2nd January)
- Forefeast of Theophany
Synaxis of the Theotokos (26th December)
Introduction
A brief video, rhyme, or hook to set the topic for the day.
Activity 1
A gross-motor or sensory activity to get the wiggles out.
Activity 2
A more sedate activity, usually involving letters, numbers, or fine-motor.
Lunch Snack
Ideally themed to the topic.
Activity 3
Crafting activity.
Activity 4
Any other fun optional bonus.
Saint Stephen the Protomartyr (27th December)
Introduction
A brief video, rhyme, or hook to set the topic for the day.
Activity 1
A gross-motor or sensory activity to get the wiggles out.
Activity 2
A more sedate activity, usually involving letters, numbers, or fine-motor.
Lunch Snack
Ideally themed to the topic.
Activity 3
Crafting activity.
Activity 4
Any other fun optional bonus.
The Holy Innocents (28th December)
Introduction
A brief video, rhyme, or hook to set the topic for the day.
Activity 1
A gross-motor or sensory activity to get the wiggles out.
Activity 2
A more sedate activity, usually involving letters, numbers, or fine-motor.
Lunch Snack
Ideally themed to the topic.
Activity 3
Crafting activity.
Activity 4
Any other fun optional bonus.
Leavetaking of Nativity
Introduction
A brief video, rhyme, or hook to set the topic for the day.
Activity 1
A gross-motor or sensory activity to get the wiggles out.
Activity 2
A more sedate activity, usually involving letters, numbers, or fine-motor.
Lunch Snack
Ideally themed to the topic.
Activity 3
Crafting activity.
Activity 4
Any other fun optional bonus.
Saint Basil the Great (1st January)
Introduction
A brief video, rhyme, or hook to set the topic for the day.
Activity 1
A gross-motor or sensory activity to get the wiggles out.
Activity 2
A more sedate activity, usually involving letters, numbers, or fine-motor.
Lunch Snack
Ideally themed to the topic.
Activity 3
Crafting activity.
Activity 4
Any other fun optional bonus.
Saint Seraphim of Sarov (2nd January)
Introduction
A brief video, rhyme, or hook to set the topic for the day.
Activity 1
A gross-motor or sensory activity to get the wiggles out.
Activity 2
A more sedate activity, usually involving letters, numbers, or fine-motor.
Lunch Snack
Ideally themed to the topic.
Activity 3
Crafting activity.
Activity 4
Any other fun optional bonus.
Forefeast of Theophany
Introduction
A brief video, rhyme, or hook to set the topic for the day.
Activity 1
A gross-motor or sensory activity to get the wiggles out.
Activity 2
A more sedate activity, usually involving letters, numbers, or fine-motor.
Lunch Snack
Ideally themed to the topic.
Activity 3
Crafting activity.
Activity 4
Any other fun optional bonus.