Celebrate this joyful season with an award-winning picture book and companion activities. Read Hanukkah Bear by Eric A. Kimmel and complete these academically rigorous print or digital (Google Slides) worksheets. This collection of engaging activities deepens comprehension, builds vocabulary, and fosters creativity as students explore the heartwarming tale of Bubba Brayna and her unexpected visitor, Old Bear. This resource is great for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade teachers who want to teach reading, writing, and math while celebrating Hanukkah with their students.
 
Check out the contents of these Hanukkah Bear Activities:
✏️ This resource includes PDF printables as well as a link to Google Slides.
3-2-1 - Complete before reading the story to help students make predictions.
Words to Know Mini Book & Vocabulary Page - Fold a one-page miniature book and have students match words to definitions.
Story Retell - Invite students to tell what happened first, next, then, and last. Choose between a page with cut-and-paste pictures or a graphic organizer with writing lines only.
Chatterbox (Cootie Catcher Origami) - Cut and fold the chatterbox and have students ask friends questions about the book.
A Closer Look: Characters - Choose a character. Write what the character says in the story, thinks about, and feels.
Cause & Effect - Write an effect of each cause from the story.
Connections - Finish each sentence starter to make text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections.
Color & Count - Color the items and count the total number of each.
Celebrate & Solve - Solve the Hanukkah-themed math problems. 
Coloring Pages - Draw a picture of Bubba Brayna and Old Bear and decorate a special scarf.
Creative Writing - Choose between four prompts. Brainstorm ideas and use the included checklist and stationary pages to publish your final draft.
✏️ Answer Keys
 
Hear about these Hanukkah Bear Activities from educators like you!
⭐️ “This rigorous companion resource was an excellent way to spend class time before winter break.”
⭐️ “I love how these worksheets combine hands-on activities, critical thinking, writing, math, and art.”
⭐️ “These pages were ready to print and saved me time as I prepped a full day of work for my substitute teacher. It was a life-saver during such a busy time of year.”
⭐️ “I’m amazed at how this integrates reading, writing, and math in one companion unit. My students enjoyed every part of it!”
 
Use these Hanukkah Bear Activities in so many ways!
✅ Quickly print or present digital activities to accompany the book.
✅ Engage early finishers with academic and fun pages.
✅ Check responses with the answer keys.
 
Find answers to your questions about these Hanukkah Bear Activities:
✋ What materials will students need?
Students will need a pencil, crayons, scissors, and glue.
✋ How can I use the digital slides?
Assign to Google Classroom and save paper by making fewer copies. The slides are NOT editable.
 
This Hanukkah Bear companion pack helps students connect with the story on a deeper level while practicing essential reading and writing skills. Whether you’re introducing students to Hanukkah traditions, promoting thoughtful discussions, or looking for meaningful enrichment, this resource provides everything you need to create a wonderful learning experience this winter.
 
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