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| strega nona christmas activities: Strega Nona's Gift Tomie dePaola, 2011-10-18 Have a Strega Nona holiday season with a feast for the ages! In Strega Nona's village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations - and nothing says celebration like a feast! All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day. Even the animals share in the holiday spirit, and when Big Anthony smells the delicious treats Strega Nona is cooking for them, he decides that just a taste couldn't hurt, right? Wrong! Big Anthony gets his just desserts, while Strega Nona surprises everyone with a special gift. Starring two of Tomie dePaola's best-loved characters, this funny story features beautiful art, introduces young readers to Italian holiday traditions, and lands Big Anthony in yet another silly predicament that will delight fans young and old. |
| strega nona christmas activities: The Family Christmas Tree Book Tomie dePaola, 2013-11-05 One family tells the history of the Christmas tree while decorating its own In this warmly illustrated book, a family trims its Christmas tree. As the mother, father, grandmother, and children decorate together, they tell the story of how Christmas trees came to be, including the changes in size and appearance over time, and the way ornaments were first introduced. Tomie dePaola effortlessly weaves together little-known historical facts with the story of one family’s traditions. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Merry Christmas, Strega Nona Tomie dePaola, 2023-09-12 In this holiday follow-up to Tomie dePaola’s Caldecott Honor–winning Strega Nona, our favorite Grandma-Witch is back and bringing her magic to Christmas with a town feast—can she count on Big Anthony as her only helper? It’s Christmas time in Calabria and with Strega Nona’s annual feast around the corner, she has no time for her usual magical tasks. Christmas has a magic of its own, and no one knows magic like Strega Nona does, especially Big Anthony. But with the clock ticking on her preparations, will Big Anthony finally be able to prove that he can be counted on with some magic of his own? With warm illustrations in Tomie’s classic folk-art style, this refreshed addition to the Strega Nona series is a must-have for fans of all ages. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Big Anthony and the Magic Ring Tomie DePaola, 1979 When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona's magic ring to turn himself into a handsome man, he gets more trouble than fun. |
| strega nona christmas activities: 100 Skill-Building Lessons Using 10 Favorite Books Susan Lunsford, 2001-12 Teacher Susan Lunsford shares her best book-based lessons in every subject area. Launch a measurement lesson with Amy Hest’s The Purple Coat, discuss spelling strategies with Marc Brown’s Arthur’s Teacher Trouble , explore multiplication with Tomie dePaola’s The Art Lesson, and much more! Your students will love the connection to their favorite books—and you’ll love meeting standards while fostering a love of literature. For use with Grades 1-3. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Holiday Plays Carol B. Kaplan-Lyss, 1988-09-01 Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday stories are adapted to music and performed as a musical drama. The children design the costumes, set decorations, and libretto through various art activities to incorporate all aspects of the production into the curriculum. The book contains songs, music, step-by-step directions for classroom use or performance, and related activities. The CD contains both songs with lyrics, and piano accompaniment only. Material is designed for non-musical teachers. |
| strega nona christmas activities: The Giant Encyclopedia of Kindergarten Activities Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy, Jennifer Ford, 2004 Presents more than six hundred kindergarten activities and practical teaching tips, covering art, literacy, math, science and nature, social development, and fine and gross motor skills and such facets of the day as the morning greeting, circle time, rest or nap time, and outdoor play. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Strega Nona Does it Again Tomie DePaola, 2013 Strega Nona has the perfect remedy for a houseguest who overstays her welcome. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Little Grunt and the Big Egg Tomie dePaola, 2006-06-06 Tomie dePaola's classic (and hilarious) story of a young cave boy and his mysterious egg. Mama Grunt sends Little Grunt out to find a dozen eggs. All he can find is one huge egg. The egg hatches and out pops a baby dinosaur. Little Grunt names him George. Soon George grows too big for the Grunt family cave, and poor Little Grunt has to send him away. But when the local volcano erupts, there's only one dinosaur who can save the day! |
| strega nona christmas activities: Celebrate Winter Holidays! Elaine Israel, 2001-09-20 Presents read-aloud stories, poems, playlets, art projects, ready-to-go games, easy recipes, literature links, and more to help teachers and their students understand and appreciate the traditions of Hanukkah, Christmas, Las Posadas, Kwanzaa, and Chinese New Year. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Strega Nona's Magic Lessons Tomie dePaola, 2017-12-05 This delightful new edition of Tomie dePaola’s beloved classic stars Strega Nona at her trickiest—and bumbling Big Anthony at his silliest! Bambolona is tired of working in her Papa’s bakery. There is far too much to do! So she decides to go to wise Strega Nona and learn a little magic, instead. But here comes Big Anthony. He wants to learn, too…if he doesn’t make a big mess of things first! |
| strega nona christmas activities: First Grade Teacher's Month-by-month Activities Program Elizabeth Crosby Stull, 1990 This book provides more than 500 exciting classroom-tested, reading, math and science activities and reproducibles, organized by month for easy use. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Everything for Winter Kathy Charner, 1997 Reenergize winter classrooms with these fun-filled activities for December, January, and February. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Strega Nona's Harvest Tomie dePaola, 2009-09-08 At harvest time, this beloved “grandmother witch” shares the bounty of the season! In this humorous tale, Strega Nona attempts to teach Big Anthony about gardening and the importance of orderly planting. But when Big Anthony does not follow her directions and uses her growing spell, his small vegetable patch turns into an unruly jungle! What will they do with all the extra vegetables? With beautiful illustrations reminiscent of the artwork that won Tomie dePaola the Caldecott Honor for the original Strega Nona, this celebration of harvest and gardening will make the perfect addition to any Strega Nona collection. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Nonna Tell Me a Story Lidia Bastianich, 2010-10-12 America's favorite Italian-American cook, Lidia Bastianich, shares the story of the Christmases she used to celebrate in Italy with her five grandchildren. When Lidia was a child, she spent Christmas with her grandparents, where she learned to cook with her Nonna Rosa by preparing food in their smokehouse and kitchen. Lidia and her brother would also find a big beautiful juniper bush to cut down for their holiday tree. And they made their own holiday decorations with nuts, berries, and herbs they collected for their meals. This delightful picture book is filled with the story of Lidia's Christmas traditions, delicious recipes, and decorating ideas all perfected over the years by Lidia and her family. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Ready-to-use Reading Activities Through the Year Sue Jones Erlenbusch, 1992 |
| strega nona christmas activities: Tony's Bread Tomie dePaola, 1996-04-16 Tony dreams that one day he'll become the most famous baker in northern Italy. His poor daughter Serafina wants to be allowed to marry. Each of their dreams seems far away until Angelo, a rich young nobleman from Milan, appears and devises a way to make everyone's dreams come true. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Where is Thumbkin? Pamela Byrne Schiller, Thomas Moore, 1993 Activities that relate to every learning center--science, art, language, math, motor skills, drama, social studies, and cooking--all prompted by children's songs. Organized by the calendar, the words to each song are accompanied by Things to talk about, Thematic connections, Curriculum extensions, Related bibliography, and Related records and tapes. |
| strega nona christmas activities: The Great Santa Stakeout Betsy Bird, 2019-09-03 A delightfully devious Christmas story from beloved librarian Betsy Bird and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat. Freddy Melcher is Santa's #1 Fan. He has Santa posters, Santa action figures, and even Santa underwear. But there is one prize Freddy desperately wants: A photograph taken with Santa, fresh out of the chimney.Oh, is it risky! It's awfully hard to sneak anything by someone who can see you when you're sleeping and knows when you're awake. That's why Freddy has been extra good this year . . . at hiding his plans.Will Freddy get away with his delightfully devious scheme to outwit Santa Claus himself and capture the ultimate selfie? |
| strega nona christmas activities: The Night of Las Posadas Tomie dePaola, 2001-09-24 Tomie dePaola's glorious paintings are as luminous as the farolitos that light up on the Plaza in Santa Fe for the procession of Las Posadas, the tradition in which Mary and Joseph go from door to door seeking shelter at the inn on Christmas Eve.This year Sister Angie, who is always in charge of the clebration, has to stay home with the flu, and Lupe and Roberto, who are to play Mary and Joseph, get caught in a snowstorm. But a man and a woman no one knows arrive in time to take their place in the procession and then mysteriously disappear at the end before they can be thanked.That night we witness a Christian miracle, for when Sister Angie goes to the cathedral and kneels before the statue of Mary and Jospeh, wet footprints from the snow lead up to the statue. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Days of the Blackbird Tomie dePaola, 1997-01-28 In this elegant tale, Tomie dePaola imagines how the Days of the Blackbird in northern Italy came to be. Gemma and her father, the Duke of Gennaro, live in a house with a courtyard that fills with birds of all colors through the spring and summer. When the Duke falls ill at the end of summer, Gemma begs the birds to stay to raise his spirits with their song. However, as snow and fierce winds begin to swirl down on the village, the birds must fly south to stay warm, and eventually only one loyal bird remains. |
| strega nona christmas activities: A Guide for Using Strega Nona in the Classroom Patsy Carey, Susan Kilpatrick, 1993-10 Teacher created resources, TCR 436--Cover. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Oliver Button Is a Sissy Tomie dePaola, 2017-07-04 This beautiful edition of Tomie dePaola’s progressive 1979 classic stars a special little boy who won’t give up on the dreams that make him unique. Oliver Button is a sissy. At least that’s what the other boys call him. But here’s what Oliver Button really is: a reader, and an artist, and a singer, and a dancer, and more. What will his classmates say when he steps into the spotlight? |
| strega nona christmas activities: I am Abraham Lincoln Brad Meltzer, 2014-01-14 Each picture book in this series is a biography of an American hero, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This book spotlights Abraham Lincoln who always spoke his mind and was unafraid to speak for others.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Abraham Lincoln's compassion made him a great leader. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series! |
| strega nona christmas activities: Teach Me Mommy Jill W. Dunford, 2000 |
| strega nona christmas activities: Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) Julie Falatko, 2016-02-02 Snappsy's ordinary day is interrupted by a meddling narrator-- |
| strega nona christmas activities: Mastering Basic Skills¨ Kindergarten Activity Book Brighter Child, 2014-01-06 Mastering Basic Skills(R) Kindergarten includes basic skills and concepts essential to kindergarteners. Topics include sight word vocabulary, reading readiness, time and money, language arts and phonics, handwriting, and math. The Mastering Basic Skills(R) series includes grade-specific math and language arts activities as well as reading lists, skills checklists, awards, and mini books. The comprehensive content and extra features increase the value of this series making it an appealing choice to parents looking for extra at-home practice for their child. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Mastering Basic Skills¨ First Grade Activity Book Brighter Child, 2014-01-06 Mastering Basic Skills(R) First Grade includes comprehensive content on skills first graders need most. Topics include reading comprehension, phonics , language arts, grammar, writing, time and money, and math. The Mastering Basic Skills(R) series includes grade-specific math and language arts activities as well as reading lists, skills checklists, awards, and mini books. The comprehensive content and extra features increase the value of this series making it an appealing choice to parents looking for extra at-home practice for their child. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas Jane O'Connor, 2018-09-18 Now available in paper-over-board, a beautiful Christmas picture book featuring Fancy Nancy! What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles—and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited about decorating the Christmas tree. She bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and has been waiting for Christmas to come. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous? In this merriest of stories from bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nancy proves once again that a little fancying up can go a long, festive way! Perfect for fans of other fancy holiday picture books such as Eloise at Christmastime and Olivia Helps with Christmas. |
| strega nona christmas activities: The Giant Encyclopedia of Circle Time and Group Activities for Children 3 to 6 Kathy Charner, 1996 Contains more than six hundred circle time and group activities designed by teachers to use with children three to six years old, each including a suggested age, a list of materials, and step-by-step directions, and features lists of related books, songs, and poems. |
| strega nona christmas activities: A to Zoo Rebecca L. Thomas, 2018-06-21 Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles. |
| strega nona christmas activities: The Birds of Bethlehem Tomie dePaola, 2012-10-30 A perfect first Christmas book This inventive and fresh Nativity story is told from a bird's-eye view. On the morning of the first Christmas, the birds of Bethlehem gather in the fields--not only to eat but to share the exciting news. People from all over have descended on Bethlehem and an angel has appeared in the night sky. Something extraordinary is coming! The birds agree that they must find this wondrous thing, and off they fly to the stable where a child has been born. In simple language and dazzling pictures, beloved author-illustrator Tomie dePaola shares the awe and anticipation of the first Christmas. His cast of brightly colored, curious birds will appeal to young children, making this a perfect introduction to the story of Christmas. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Hallelujah Cindy Rollins, 2020-09-26 Family traditions become established, sometimes quite by accident and sometimes because we've always done it that way. But the best family traditions are thoughtfully cultivated. With Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent Traditions With Handel's Messiah, Cindy Rollins leads the way in building a rich Advent tradition for you and your family. Inside you will find: Weekly Scripture passages, hymns, and poems, Daily Messiah listening schedule with background information from Greg Wilbur An overview of the church calendar by Thomas Banks Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany recipes, and Suggestions for celebrating the Advent feasts of St. Nicholas and St. Lucia. Cindy also invited four of her friends to share how they celebrate Advent with their own families. |
| strega nona christmas activities: A Christmas Spider's Miracle Trinka Hakes Noble, 2011-09-01 Long ago in a faraway place there lived two mothers. One, a humble peasant woman who struggled daily to provide for her children. And the other, a mother spider who also worked hard to care for her family. And although it would appear they were as different as night and day, these two mothers had more in common than would first seem. As the only holiday gift she can give her children, one cold Christmas Eve the peasant woman goes to the forest to get a tree, never noticing that someone has made a home among its branches. During the night, the mother spider spins webs decorating the tree, resulting in a Christmas that neither mother will ever forget. Based on an old Ukrainian story, Trinka Hakes Noble (The Orange Shoes) crafts an original heartwarming tale of the grace that can be found in the true spirit of Christmas. Trinka Hakes Noble's numerous picture books include The Scarlet Stockings Spy (IRA Teachers' Choice 2005), The Last Brother, The Orange Shoes (IRA Teachers' Choice 2008), and Apple Tree Christmas. Ms. Noble lives in northern New Jersey. Stephen Costanza attended the Philadelphia College of Art. His picture books are Mozart Finds a Melody, Noodle Man: The Pasta Superhero, and Ten Big Toes and a Prince's Nose. He lives in Belfast, Maine. |
| strega nona christmas activities: The Christmas Story Jane Werner Watson, 2013-11-27 Share the true meaning of Christmas with your children this holiday season. This simple but poetic text brings to life the story of Jesus' birth in a stable in Bethlehem. First published in 1952, this Little Golden Book adaption of the Christmas story was illustrated by beloved artist Eloise Wilkin. This classic picture book retelling of the Christmas story is a perfect gift for the holidays. |
| strega nona christmas activities: The Legend of Old Befana Tomie dePaola, 2017-11-07 Because Befana's household chores kept her from finding the Baby King, she searches to this day, leaving gifts for children on the Feast of the Three Kings. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Literacy Activities for Building Classroom Communities Ardith Davis Cole, 1998 What happens when a ditto queen finds she can no longer justify the diet of fill-in-the-blank worksheets which she has inflicted for over 20 years on hushed classrooms of students? If you're Ardith Cole, you start looking for creative activities to replace all that boring and repetitive seatwork and, when you find them, you use them to transform your classroom into a joyful and satisfying place of learning where children learn to work together cooperatively. And, when you've done that, you compose an array of classroom vignettes that demonstrate the best and most successful of these creative activities, and put it all into a highly practical book to share with other teachers. Special Features: Includes 4 halftones, plus photocopiable charts/diagrams. Audience: Teachers of students up to age 12 looking for practical, non-theoretical teaching assists. |
| strega nona christmas activities: Multiple Intelligences Activities Deidre Wilkens, 1996 Activities for grades K-4 that draw upon seven intellegences (verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, musical/rhythmic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal). |
| strega nona christmas activities: Just Right for Christmas Birdie Black, 2019 A Christmas classic in the making |
| strega nona christmas activities: The Artful Parent Jean Van't Hul, 2019-10-01 Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family |
Strega (liqueur) - Wikipedia
Liquore Strega is an Italian herbal liqueur produced since 1860 by the Strega Alberti Benevento S.p.A. in Benevento, Italy. Its distinctive yellow color comes from the presence of saffron.
Strega Alberti Benevento SpA | Home page
Strega Nougat, Croccantino, Magie are just some of the Alberti specialties, made by first choice raw ingredients wisely assembled to create culinary masterpieces that follow a long time …
The 5 Best Cocktails to Make with Strega - Liquor.com
Sep 8, 2023 · Add a teaspoon or two of Strega to classic cocktails like an Old Fashioned or even a Daiquiri for herbaceous complexity—or try it in an original drink. Here are 5 great ways to …
Grey Strega – FOUNDER OF TAROT CHURCH
meet the grey strega Cyn Grace (she/they) is a spiritual educator, tarot reader, writer, and based in Jersey City, NJ. She has been working with the tarot for over thirty years, exploring its …
Strega Liqueur: Origin, Composition, How and with What to Drink
Strega liqueur, also known as “Liquore Strega,” was first produced in 1860 in Benevento, Italy, by the Alberti family. Its recipe is said to be a secret blend of around 70 herbs and spices. The …
Strega Cocktail Recipe | How to Make the perfect Strega
Aug 23, 2024 · The Strega cocktail is named after the famous Italian liqueur, Strega, which means 'witch' in Italian. The liqueur has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, when it was first …
Strega | Local Herbal Liqueur From Benevento, Italy - TasteAtlas
Strega is a vibrant yellow liqueur created with a distillation of 70 different spices, botanicals, and herbs that include Ceylon cinnamon, Florentine iris, cloves, mint, juniper, and saffron. The well …
What is Strega? - thebacklabel
An Italian liqueur that’s a veritable witches’ brew of herbs and spices which speak to the complexity of this gently sweet elixir: Strega. This delicious digestif was first concocted in 1860 …
Strega Modern Italian Bistro
Strega Modern Italian Bistro is a sanctuary for those who cherish authentic Italian cuisine combined with a modern twist. Located in the heart of Berkeley Heights, we take pride in using …
What Is Strega Liqueur? - The Spruce Eats
Sep 20, 2022 · Strega Liqueur (Liquore Strega) is an herbal Italian liqueur with a unique flavor and a distinctive bright yellow color. It's a digestif (or amaro) made from a secret recipe that …
Strega (liqueur) - Wikipedia
Liquore Strega is an Italian herbal liqueur produced since 1860 by the Strega Alberti Benevento S.p.A. in Benevento, Italy. Its distinctive yellow color comes from the presence of saffron.
Strega Alberti Benevento SpA | Home page
Strega Nougat, Croccantino, Magie are just some of the Alberti specialties, made by first choice raw ingredients wisely assembled to create culinary masterpieces that follow a long time tradition for …
The 5 Best Cocktails to Make with Strega - Liquor.com
Sep 8, 2023 · Add a teaspoon or two of Strega to classic cocktails like an Old Fashioned or even a Daiquiri for herbaceous complexity—or try it in an original drink. Here are 5 great ways to use …
Grey Strega – FOUNDER OF TAROT CHURCH
meet the grey strega Cyn Grace (she/they) is a spiritual educator, tarot reader, writer, and based in Jersey City, NJ. She has been working with the tarot for over thirty years, exploring its mysteries …
Strega Liqueur: Origin, Composition, How and with What to Drink
Strega liqueur, also known as “Liquore Strega,” was first produced in 1860 in Benevento, Italy, by the Alberti family. Its recipe is said to be a secret blend of around 70 herbs and spices. The name …
Strega Cocktail Recipe | How to Make the perfect Strega
Aug 23, 2024 · The Strega cocktail is named after the famous Italian liqueur, Strega, which means 'witch' in Italian. The liqueur has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, when it was first …
Strega | Local Herbal Liqueur From Benevento, Italy - TasteAtlas
Strega is a vibrant yellow liqueur created with a distillation of 70 different spices, botanicals, and herbs that include Ceylon cinnamon, Florentine iris, cloves, mint, juniper, and saffron. The well …
What is Strega? - thebacklabel
An Italian liqueur that’s a veritable witches’ brew of herbs and spices which speak to the complexity of this gently sweet elixir: Strega. This delicious digestif was first concocted in 1860 by Giuseppe …
Strega Modern Italian Bistro
Strega Modern Italian Bistro is a sanctuary for those who cherish authentic Italian cuisine combined with a modern twist. Located in the heart of Berkeley Heights, we take pride in using the freshest …
What Is Strega Liqueur? - The Spruce Eats
Sep 20, 2022 · Strega Liqueur (Liquore Strega) is an herbal Italian liqueur with a unique flavor and a distinctive bright yellow color. It's a digestif (or amaro) made from a secret recipe that includes …
