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December Newsela Daily Content Calendar

November 1, 2026

Resource: Content Calendar

Plan December lessons around timely classroom connections

Use the calendar to find Newsela content connected to December holidays, historical dates, seasonal topics, and classroom moments across ELA, social studies, and STEM.

December calendar

Dates to highlight

Tue 8 Hanukkah ELA Resources for Hanukkah
Mon 21 Winter Solstice Winter Solstice Article and Video Set
Fri 25 Christmas Day Celebrating Christmas
Mon 28 Kwanzaa Celebrating Kwanzaa

What teachers can do with the calendar

1 Find timely content Connect December lessons to holidays, historical dates, seasonal topics, and other moments throughout the month.
2 Plan across subjects Choose from resources available with Newsela ELA, Newsela Social Studies, and Newsela STEM.
3 Keep seasonal ideas handy Use the calendar as a quick reference when planning daily or weekly instruction in December.

What’s inside

A month of timely Newsela content

The calendar pairs December dates with Newsela resources, including holiday content, historical topics, seasonal STEAM activities, and science connections.

How to use it

Build it into your planning routine

✓ Preview upcoming dates
✓ Choose relevant classroom content
✓ Plan timely lesson connections
✓ Revisit the calendar throughout December

Best for

Teachers planning December instruction

Use it when you want quick ideas for connecting instruction to seasonal moments and notable dates across ELA, social studies, and STEM.

All Resources Content Calendars

December Newsela Daily Content Calendar

Resource: Content Calendar

Plan December lessons around timely classroom connections

Use the calendar to find Newsela content connected to December holidays, historical dates, seasonal topics, and classroom moments across ELA, social studies, and STEM.

December calendar

Dates to highlight

Tue 8 Hanukkah ELA Resources for Hanukkah
Mon 21 Winter Solstice Winter Solstice Article and Video Set
Fri 25 Christmas Day Celebrating Christmas
Mon 28 Kwanzaa Celebrating Kwanzaa

What teachers can do with the calendar

1 Find timely content Connect December lessons to holidays, historical dates, seasonal topics, and other moments throughout the month.
2 Plan across subjects Choose from resources available with Newsela ELA, Newsela Social Studies, and Newsela STEM.
3 Keep seasonal ideas handy Use the calendar as a quick reference when planning daily or weekly instruction in December.

What’s inside

A month of timely Newsela content

The calendar pairs December dates with Newsela resources, including holiday content, historical topics, seasonal STEAM activities, and science connections.

How to use it

Build it into your planning routine

✓ Preview upcoming dates
✓ Choose relevant classroom content
✓ Plan timely lesson connections
✓ Revisit the calendar throughout December

Best for

Teachers planning December instruction

Use it when you want quick ideas for connecting instruction to seasonal moments and notable dates across ELA, social studies, and STEM.

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