Christmas in Italy: La Befana Activities and Flip Book

The legend of Befana began thousands of years ago and is still practiced by Italian children and families to this day! According to legend, every year, on the night of January 5th, Befana, will travel on her magic broom, to every house in Italy. She brings candy, toys, books, and fruit to the children that were good for the year. For those naughty children, she leaves onions, garlic, and coal in their stockings. Your students will love learning about this special holiday!This unit includes many interactive activities for students including reading passages about✔What is La Befana?✔La Befana Traditions✔All About Italy✔Questions about Italy✔Symbols & Flag✔Vocabulary Posters✔Vocabulary Flip Flaps✔A Tradition Writing prompt✔Just the Facts Acrostic Charts✔Scavenger Hunt Organizer✔Fact or Fiction Activity✔Plus a 5-page Flip BookThere are 3 main activities:Vocabulary:Introduce the 6 vocabulary words with the real-life photo posters included. You could post these posters around the classro