Celebrate Christmas in Italy with The Legend of Old Befana! In this La Befana Holidays Around the World Italy unit, students learn how this famous “grandma” travels by broom on the night of January 5 to fill stockings with treats and surprises.
What’s Included:
✔ What is La Befana?
✔ La Befana Traditions
✔ All About Italy
✔ Questions About Italy
✔ Symbols & Flag
✔ Vocabulary Posters & Flip Flaps
✔ Tradition Writing Prompt
✔ Acrostic Charts
✔ Scavenger Hunt
✔ Fact or Fiction Activity
✔ A 5-page Flip Book
Why You’ll Love It:
✅ High-interest holiday topic that hooks readers fast
✅ Print-and-go activities for centers, stations, or whole group
✅ Nonfiction reading + hands-on response pages
✅ Flexible pacing for December or January lessons
✅ Easy to differentiate with multiple activity types
FAQs:
Q: What grades is this best for?
A: It works great for elementary students, especially grades 2–4.
Q: When should I teach this unit?
A: Use it during December for Christmas in Italy, or in early January to connect to La Befana and Epiphany.
Q: Is this good for centers and small groups?
A: Yes! Many activities are designed to work well in stations, partner work, or independent practice.
Q: Do students need background knowledge about Italy?
A: No. The unit includes kid-friendly info and activities that introduce Italy as you go.