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Winter Holiday Activity Pages

	Elf Entertainment The elves up at Santa's Workshop work hard all year making toys for children all around the world. When the work is done, they play! We visited the North Pole to get what for years has been a top-secret selection of Elf puzzles and games!
	Reindeer This issue looks more deeply into the unique features and structures of reindeer that enable them to survive in the coldest climates.
	Nutcracker This issue explains how Clara's journey to the Sugar Plum Fairy's palace - escorted by the brave Nutcracker - came to be.
	Holiday High-rise The holidays are a perfect time to compare cultures and traditions. Students will enjoy learning about the similarities and differences of celebrations including Kwanzaa, Hannukah, and Christmas.
	Frost Winter is a perfect time to observe changing weather patterns. In this issue students will learn how frost forms and conduct a simple experiment to create their own icy surface on a metal can while honing investigation skills.
	Heifer International One year, a young girl from Uganda named Beatrice received a goat as a gift from an organization called Heifer International. Help Beatrice discover why a goat is such a wonderful gift!
	Budgeting Holiday shopping can be a strain on anyone's budget. This issue helps youngsters learn to live within their means during the 'spendy' holiday season.
	The Joy of Saving Our two crazy reindeer are discussing a dilemma. Fritter wants to borrow money to buy a totally cool race track. Fortunately Thrifty has a plan! Follow Thrifty's plan to save money to reach the goal.
	Santa's Scrapbook Games and puzzles lead students to Santa's favorite after-Christmas vacation spot, help identify toys his elves mixed up, locate Mrs. Clause's favorite ornaments, and sequence Santa's birthday photos in order of events.
	Hanukkah Learn about the Jewish traditions and the Festival of Lights.
	Kwanzaa Habari Gani? - the fast growing African-American holiday of Kwanzaa.