Grade: Kindergarten Subject: Social Studies Unit: Holidays & Traditions SAT: Information+Ideas ACT: Reading

πŸŽ‰ Holiday Pictures

Learn to look at photos and pictures of celebrations and tell what you see!

πŸ“– Learn

Pictures can tell us stories about holidays and celebrations! When we look at a picture carefully, we can learn:

  • πŸŽ„ What holiday it might be
  • πŸŽƒ What people are doing
  • πŸŽ‚ What special things we can see
  • ❀️ How people might be feeling

How to Look at a Picture

  1. Look all around - See everything in the picture
  2. Name what you see - Say the objects and people
  3. Think about the holiday - What celebration could this be?
  4. Notice feelings - Are people happy, excited, or thankful?

πŸ’‘ Examples

Let's practice looking at holiday pictures together!

Example 1: What Do You See?

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What I see: A tree with a star on top and presents underneath.

What holiday: This looks like Christmas! πŸŽ„

How people feel: Excited and happy to open gifts!

Example 2: What Do You See?

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What I see: A pumpkin, a ghost, candy, and a bat.

What holiday: This looks like Halloween! πŸŽƒ

How people feel: Excited and maybe a little spooky-scared!

✏️ Practice

Now it's your turn! Look at each picture and answer the questions.

Practice 1 πŸ¦ƒ

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Question: What holiday is this picture showing?

A. Halloween
B. Thanksgiving
C. Valentine's Day

Practice 2 ❀️

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Question: What holiday shows hearts and love?

A. Fourth of July
B. Easter
C. Valentine's Day

Practice 3 πŸŽ†

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Question: What holiday has fireworks and the American flag?

A. Fourth of July
B. Christmas
C. Thanksgiving

Practice 4 🐰

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Question: What holiday has a bunny and eggs?

A. Halloween
B. Easter
C. New Year's Day

Practice 5 πŸŽ‚

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Question: What celebration has a cake with candles?

A. A Birthday Party
B. Thanksgiving
C. Memorial Day

Practice 6 🌸

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Question: What holiday celebrates moms with flowers and breakfast?

A. Father's Day
B. Mother's Day
C. Labor Day

Practice 7 🎊

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Question: What holiday happens at midnight with a countdown?

A. New Year's Eve
B. Easter
C. Halloween

Practice 8 πŸ€

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Question: What holiday has green clovers and rainbows?

A. Valentine's Day
B. St. Patrick's Day
C. Thanksgiving

βœ… Check Your Understanding

Think about these questions:

  • Can you name 3 things to look for in a holiday picture?
  • What holiday has pumpkins and costumes?
  • What holiday has a decorated tree and presents?
  • Why do we look at pictures to learn about holidays?

πŸš€ Next Steps

  • Look at real photos of your family celebrating holidays
  • Draw a picture of your favorite holiday
  • Practice telling someone what you see in pictures
  • Move on to the next lesson when ready!