Lesson
Grades
- 3
This lesson helps 3rd graders explore angles (right, acute, obtuse) by designing Christmas trees with specific angle requirements using protractors. They'll also practice identifying these angles in...
Winter Holidays
During the winter months, we celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year!
During the winter months, we celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year!
Lesson
Grades
- 3
Students will be able to solve one- and two-step real-world problems using addition and subtraction up to 1,000 within the context of major winter holidays celebrated in the US.
Video
Grades
- 3
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The holiday season in South Carolina hosts a blend of tradition, warmth, and festive spirit. Each year, the South Carolina State Christmas Tree embarks on a journey, starting as a carefully selected...
Video
Grades
- 5
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A Christmas miracle could not have been more needed in the year 1968. With the Vietnam War at its height, race relations reaching a boiling point in the U.S., and the assassinations of Dr. Martin...
Video
Grades
- 3
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Enjoy live performances with costumed dancers, and a medley of traditional holiday music and carols alongside a narrative of the first Christmas. This twentieth anniversary celebration was produced...
Video
Grades
- Kindergarten
- 1
- 2
- 3
Milo the Moose arrives home for the Christmas celebration on the Santa Express Train with Engineer Elf. Milo shares his tales of woe about not being a reindeer. Reindeers received all the attention...
Video
Grades
- Kindergarten
- 1
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- 3
It's Christmas Eve, and the children are singing Christmas carols around a lighted tree in the courtyard below. In the bell tower of the cathedral is a small, lonely gargoyle who has for centuries...
Document
Grades
- Kindergarten
- 1
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- 3
We asked Smart Cat to share his holiday favorites. Unscramble each of the words below by putting one letter in each box. Once you have all the words unscrambled, use the numbers below some of the...
Document
Grades
- Pre K
- Kindergarten
- 1
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- 3
The holidays are about family, fun, and kindness! Smart Cat is challenging you to complete all these kind activities! After you do each activity, color the light in. If you do everything listed, light...
Document
Grades
- Kindergarten
- 1
- 2
Many families have Holiday traditions. Use this worksheet to tell Smart Cat about all the holiday traditions you have with your family and/or friends!
Document
Grades
- Kindergarten
- 1
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There are so many reasons to be grateful. What are you thankful for? Use the word ‘Thanksgiving’ to list the many things you are thankful for in this fun worksheet.
Document
Grades
- Kindergarten
- 1
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There are so many reasons to be grateful. What are you thankful for? Use the word ‘Thanksgiving’ to list the many things you are thankful for in this fun worksheet.
Document
Grades
- Kindergarten
- 1
- 2
Use this fun worksheet to color in a beautiful fall day with Smart Cat!
Video
Grades
- 6
- 7
- 8
Rabbi Hesh Epstein of the Chabad of South Carolina explains Hanukkah and why this festival of lights is so important to the Jewish faith. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that lasts for eight nights and...
Video
Grades
- 3
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Take a look at some traditions celebrated in the New Year.
Audio
Grades
- Higher Education
Song excerpt from Bill Pinkney and the Original Drifters Anthology
Photo
Grades
- 3
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Episode
4
This view of downtown Greenville was taken in the 1920s with the city decorated for the Christmas season. Courtesy of the Greenville County Historical Society.
Photo
Grades
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(Polystichum acrostichoides) This evergreen fern commonly occurs in moist sites including ravines and rocky slopes. Only the leaves emerge above ground - the stem is underground. Like all ferns, it...
Video
Grades
- 3
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Episode
103
Corinna gives the story behind the carol and The Sumter High School Concert Choir performs God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.
Video
Grades
- 3
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Episode
109
Alec gives the story behind the carol and The Palmetto Center for the Arts Pop, Broadway and Jazz Ensemble performs O Little Town of Bethlehem.
Video
Grades
- 3
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Episode
102
Tori gives the story behind the carol and The Junior Stinger Singers of Irmo Middle School sings Away In A Manger.
Video
Grades
- 3
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Episode
105
Addison gives the story behind the carol and Gilbert Middle School Honor Choir sings Good King Wenceslas.
Video
Grades
- 3
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Episode
111
Savannah and Anna give the story behind the carol and Singers from The Saluda River Academy for the Arts performs the First Noel.
Video
Grades
- 3
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Episode
106
Stephanie gives the story behind the carol and The Cavalier Chorale from Richland Northeast High School sings Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
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