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Enter for a chance to win a three-day, three-night all expenses paid trip to NYC for the chance to “wrap up” $10,000!

WHAT: The 13th annual Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest sponsored by 3M

WHERE: Three-day, Three-night all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to compete at Rockefeller Center

WHEN: Friday, December 4, 2009

WHO: Eight gift-wrapping finalists will be selected—four amateurs and four professionals

WHY: Because you could win $10,000 and the title of 2009 Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper

HOW: Entering is Easy!  Just let us know in 100 words or less why you or someone you know has what it takes to win.  Entries must be received no later than October 5, 2009.  Visit ScotchBrand.com for a complete set of contest rules.

There is no entry fee or gimmicks attached to this contest.  Please see enclosed and visit the following website for additional information and to view photos and video from past contests: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/3M-NYSE-MMM-1008772.html

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Hanukkah Unit Studies for Kids

Learning about Hanukkah is important for people of all faiths as a reminder that December isn’t just about Christmas and that their are many other important holidays that happen during this time. Hanukkah unit studies can give you ideas for incorporating the holiday into your holiday studies that happen in December, or to use at home for learning about people of different faiths.

Homeschool Superfreak has a lot of basic ideas for how to build a Hanukkah unit study, as well as FAQs about what Hanukkah is and why it is celebrated. This list is a good stargint point but doesn’t include all the details you’ll need. For example it says you can play the dreidel game but doesn’t explain how to do that or why it’s important. (If you need that information, this post from Mama Smiles is a good source.)

Teachers Pay Teachers has lots of great lesson plans and activities if you’re willing to pay a little bit to get some good content. Two I really like are this Hanukkah PowerPoint presentation from Shelia Melton, which provides a good overview of traditions, food and the history of Hanukkah; and a virtual field trip to Jerusalem from MagiCore, which includes lots of videos showing the city and activities like playing dreidel, drawing a menorah and making latkes. It’s a Google Drive folder and also includes writing activities and more for kids in second to fifth grade.

Kids Activities Blog has some simple printables with facts about Hanukkah and things kids can color in like a Star of David, sufganiyots (jelly doughnuts) and a menorah. These are great for learning the basics.

Homeschool Giveaways has a printable ebook about Hanukkah complete with questions kids can answer after they read. This would be a good one for older kids with good reading comprehension.

NurtureStore’s Hanukkah unit study includes a printable mini book, tons of crafts, as well as math and writing activities. I love the dominoes game that’s part of the unit.

And check out our previous posts for more Hanukkah crafts and learning activities!