Holiday Math With A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas was a favorite holiday book at my house growing up. My dad can be a bit of a Scrooge around Christmas, but A Charlie Brown Christmas always seems to put him in the holiday spirit. He has always enjoyed reading the book, watching the movie, and even listening to the soundtrack with his kids & grandchildren. I’m guessing there may be a bit of his own childhood nostalgia playing into his affection for the Peanuts gang. Whatever the reason, I’ll take it! Read on to see how this classic Christmas favorite inspired some simple math learning for my boys!
READING A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
My boys have really enjoyed getting to read stories about Charlie Brown, his trusty beagle Snoopy, and their buddies. #thebigone in particular has especially liked pairing all of the holiday book and movie specials, including A Charlie Brown Christmas. I have great childhood memories of special Charlie Brown cookie cutters, and Christmas tree ornaments. I’m so happy that both my parents and I are able to share that with my own little ones. The story of A Charlie Brown Christmas is very well known, so I’ll spare you a rehashing of the plot. I will say that if by some chance you haven’t read it before, I encourage you to check it out. Charles M. Schulz’ classic is truly timeless, and will not disappoint.
MATH INSPIRED BY A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
I put together a simple set of printable pages to reinforce counting skills for young children. Kids can color the trees and doghouses. Next they can decorate by adding the same number of lights or ornaments listed next to the drawing. We used some stickers and shiny foam shapes to decorate our sheets, but you could also choose to just draw on the pictures as well. Peeling and sticking is great for fine motor skills in little ones, but holding crayons or pencils to draw has it’s own benefit as well.
You can grab your printable pages below. While your children work, I suggest a little Vince Guaraldi Trio playing in the background. You’ll be all set to help your kids work on math skills while you keep the Christmas spirit flowing. (Dance breaks to groove like the Peanuts characters are optional, but strongly encouraged).
>>> A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS MATH PRINTABLE PAGE 1 <<<
>>> A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS MATH PRINTABLE PAGE 2 <<<
What are your favorite holiday books from childhood? Have you had a chance to share them with your children yet? I’d love to know which ones are hits at your house so let me know in the comments!
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