Teacher Resources

I. Question Multiple Choice Quiz

1. What falls softly at the beginning of the poem?

2. What is glowing through the night?

3. What smells sweet in the poem?

4. Where are the stockings hung?

5. What wraps the family in cozy light?

6. What prances while Santa takes flight?

7. What reminds us of Christmas still?

8. What drink is mentioned in the poem?

9. What do the wreaths symbolize?Single Choice (Radio)

10. What fills the air on Christmas night?

Answers:

b) Snowflakes
b) The tree
c) Cookies baking
b) By the fireplace
a) The fireplace
b) Reindeer
a) Each snowy hill
b) Hot cocoa
b) Kindness
b) A magic feeling

II. Word Vocabulary

Snowflake – A small ice crystal that falls from the sky. Copo de nieve
Glow – To shine with a steady light. Brillar
Stockings – Long socks hung by the fireplace at Christmas. Calcetines
Holiday – A special day of celebration. Vacaciones
Sweet – Something sugary in taste. Dulce
Bells – Small instruments that ring when shaken. Campanas
Reindeer – A deer used to pull Santa’s sleigh. Reno
Sleigh – A vehicle used to travel over snow. Trineo
Star – A bright point of light in the night sky. Estrella
Fireplace – A space in a home where a fire burns. Chimenea
Cozy – Warm and comfortable. Acogedor
Presents – Gifts given to someone. Regalos
Carolers – People who sing Christmas songs. Villanciquistas
Melody – A sequence of musical notes. Melodía
Wreath – A circular decoration made of plants. Corona
Kindness – Being nice and considerate. Amabilidad
Twinkle – To shine with a flickering light. Titilar
Hill – A small raised area of land. Colina
Cheer – A feeling of happiness. Alegría
Laughter – The sound of laughing. Risa

III. Teacher-Student Activities

  1. Christmas Word Search
    Create a word search with the 20 vocabulary words from the poem. Students must find and circle the words in the grid. Afterward, discuss the definitions and Spanish translations as a class.
  2. Create a Christmas Scene
    Ask students to draw and color a scene inspired by the poem, including elements like a glowing tree, snowflakes, and carolers. They can then present their artwork to the class and explain the parts of the poem they included.
  3. Poetry Writing Challenge
    Have students write their own 8-line Christmas poem with rhyming lines, using at least five vocabulary words. Encourage them to be creative and share their poems aloud with the class.