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’Tis the season to make learning merry and bright with U.S. Census Bureau data. Engage students with winter and holiday-themed statistics, from U.S. places with festive-sounding names to the number of toymakers in your state. Use these free Statistics in Schools (SIS) resources in your classroom as you prepare for winter break.
Holiday Fun Facts + Classroom-Ready Resources for Winter
 Encourage your students to explore the data behind the season—with classroom-ready resources featuring the populations of holly-jolly places like Rudolph, Wisconsin, and Santa Claus, Indiana, and the number of department stores for holiday shopping.
Holiday Season
More Resources for December
 Warm up your winter break with these additional learning resources for December.
Wreaths Across America Day – December 13
National Crossword Puzzle Day – December 21
National Candy Cane Day – December 26
Celebrate Children’s Creativity With Data in the New Year!
Celebrate children’s creativity and make data come to life in the New Year with engaging, grade-appropriate activities and resources designed to boost students’ artistic and digital literacy skills.
Explore the resources available on our updated Create With Data webpage to inspire students to use their imagination, showcase what they learn, and enhance their civic and statistical literacy skills!
Highlights:
- A virtual, data-filled cross-country scavenger hunt to teach them about their state.
- Creative writing exercises on fun topics like popular last names designed to encourage students to use their voices.
- Data-driven art projects focused on their state or the environment.
Keep the celebration going by signing up for Crayola Creativity Week (January 26-February 1, 2026). Use SIS materials during this free, fun event to help students build artistic and digital literacy skills while showcasing statistics in creative ways.
What Is Crayola Creativity Week?
- 🗓️Seven days of students’ imaginations in action – from January 26 to February 1.
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🤝An opportunity to connect with fellow teachers and community leaders who embrace the power of creativity. It’s easy to implement schoolwide!
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🧑🎨A chance to showcase your students' amazing artwork and share it with the world (educators from over 100 countries participate).
- 👀 A fun, free way for you to enter daily giveaways for your school and access teaching materials that meet education standards
Make sure to register below to join the celebration!
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