3rd Edition plan for December 9th (Find the 1st edition plans below)

Read: The Nutcracker by E.T.A & Susan Jeffers or The Nutcracker by E.T.A Hoffman & Marice Sendak & Ralph Mannheim




Additional Reads:

  • The Nutcracker and the Mouse King: The Graphic Novel by E.T.A Illustrated and Adapted by Natalie Andrewson

  • This Is Munich: A Children's Classic by M. Sasek

  • If You Were Me and Lived in...Germany: A Child's Introduction to Cultures Around the World by Carole P. Roman

  • There are Lots of Places to See in Germany! by Baby Professor

  • Germany ABC's by Sarah Heiman

  • Cobweb Christmas by Shirley Climo (1st Edition Read for Day 9, and Make: A Tinsel Garland - Feel free to add that in, or take it out. This book was difficult for some to find in their libraries.) Scroll below for the read aloud)

    Watch this tour of Rick Steves’ Germany Christmas:




Paint: German Paper Froebel Stars




Cook: German Cinnamon Star Cookies "Zimtsterne", recipe included!

For those who want to watch how this is made, here is a good video below:



1st Edition Plan for December 9

Read: Cobweb Christmas by Shirley Climo


Make: A Tinsel Garland