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Christmas Activities
Bring the magic of Christmas into your classroom with activities that celebrate the holiday spirit. This collection includes crafts, games, and storytelling projects that capture the joy of the season. By incorporating these Christmas activities into your lessons, you can create a festive atmosphere and make learning delightful.
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Christmas Maze: 1 Page Sample (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Christmas, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
THIS IS A ONE PAGE SAMPLE OF A SIX PAGE MAZE DOWNLOAD FULL SIX MAZE DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. Christmas Word List 1. Christmas Decorations Tree, Lights, Star, Ornament, Stocking, Wreath, Ribbon, Bell 2. Christmas Treats Cookie, Candy, Cocoa, Gingerbread, Cake, Milk, Pie, Sugar 3. Santa and His Helpers Santa, Elf, Reindeer, Sleigh, Chimney, Toy, Bag, Jolly 4. Christmas Weather Snow, Cold, Ice, Frost, Hat, Scarf, Cozy, Gloves 5. Christmas Traditions Carols, Gifts, Card, Candle, Dinner, Hug, Story, Church 6. Christmas Fun Sing, Dance, Laugh, Play, Build, Slide, Jump, Wish PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Christmas Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Mazes PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Christmas, Christmas Decorations, Christmas Activities, Ela Mazes, Maze, Christmas Mazes, Mazes
Printable Chemistry Pennants – Christmas Classroom Decor
STEM, Science, Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Basic Science, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Homeschool Templates, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Labs, Experiments, Classroom Decor, Door Decor, Bulletin Boards, Crafts, Centers, Banners
Printable Chemistry Pennants – Christmas Classroom Decor I made this banner because I wanted something simple to hang in my classroom during the weeks before the holidays — something that looked nice but still connected to chemistry. These are small triangle flags, each showing one element from the main group, with symbol, name, and atomic number. The design has a bit of a holiday touch but it’s not loud or silly, so it works even if you don’t go all-in on Christmas decorations. What I like about it is that I can just print it, cut it out, and hang it up, and it brings colour to the room without much effort. The students walk past it every day, and after a while they start to recognise elements just from seeing them over and over again. It’s not a big thing, but I’ve noticed that small exposures like that can really help, especially for the students who don’t memorize things easily. I printed mine on heavier paper and used some string and tape to hang it across the whiteboard. One year I laminated them so I could use them again the next time, and they held up really well. You can hang them in a line, in clusters, or just tape them to cabinets or doors — whatever fits your classroom. Sometimes I also use them as a starting point. I might ask a student to pick one element from the banner and tell me something about it, or we do a quick warm-up based on the symbols they see. But most of the time, it’s just there, and that’s enough. It makes the space feel less grey in December, and still keeps the focus on science. It’s nothing complicated — just a printable you can use when you want something useful and a little seasonal. 📍 Happy teaching, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and welcoming learning environment. 🐶
Author Lernfitness
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Tags Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Elements, STEM, Craft Project , Christmas, Periodic Table, Science Holiday Activity, Chemistry Pennant Banner, Flag Banner
We Three Kings Video Storybook
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities
Classic Christmas carols are perfect for reflecting on the true meaning of the season. Teach children about the gifts brought to Jesus by the three kings. The bright star was their guide as they traveled over mountains to see the Savior of the world. “We three kings of Orient are bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, gold I bring to crown Him again. King forever, ceasing never over us all to reign. O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading still proceeding, guide us to the perfect light.” What gifts would you bring to Jesus? Young readers will enjoy singing this classic carol that celebrates the gifts brought to Jesus. Other ideo in the Christmas Carol series include: The First Noel, Angels We Have Heard On High, and Away In A Manger.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Christmas, Kings, Carols, Gifts, Jesus, We Three Kings Meaning
Jolly Old St. Nicholas Animated Song
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Songs, Activities
Overview The Jolly Old St. Nicholas Animated Song is a dynamic teaching resource optimized for Early Learning, Kindergarten, and Grade 1. Specializing in the subject of Holidays with an emphasis on Christmas. Purpose This resource combines instruction and entertainment encouraging early literacy skills through its engaging music and festive spirit; making learning more enjoyable for students. Resource Format The Animated Song is available as an MP4 File - suitable for whole class instruction, small group activities or even part of homework assignments. Boldly rendered animation coupled with inventive lyrics ensures high engagement and knowledge retention among students. Rhyming patterns present within the song encourage learners to pick language nuances improving their vocabulary recognition skills over time. Educational Benefits Repetitive revision helps reinforce language abilities in a fun way, adding value to traditional methodology instructions. The shared interest in Santa Claus provides a brilliant opportunity for teachers to introduce or consolidate theme-based knowledge or concepts during the holiday season. To Sum Up... The Jolly Old St. Nicholas Animated Song adds versatility to your instructive style – advancing holistic cognitive enhancement effortlessly among eager learners whether you're dealing with an entire classroom or small groups.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Christmas, Animated Song, Holiday Season, Early Literacy Skills, Rhyming Patterns
Christmas Escape Room | Grades 1–3 ESL
ELA, Math, Early Math, Christmas, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Winter, Seasons, Basic Operations, Grade 1, 2, 3, Escape Room, Activities, Games
This Christmas Escape Room is a set of printable worksheets for students in Grades 1–3. The goal is to help Santa finish tasks and discover the final message: SANTA JOY . There are ten activity pages. Each page is one “room.” Students complete a task, write down the code, and move to the next page. The activities include a maze, counting ornaments, simple addition, phonics, shape sorting, and coloring by code. These tasks help students practice math, reading, and problem-solving in a fun way. The pages are clean and easy to read, with pastel Christmas graphics. Instructions are short, simple, and friendly for ESL learners. You can use this resource during the week before winter break, for centers, early finishers, or as a fun class activity. Students stay engaged because they want to finish all ten pages to unlock the code. Answer keys are included. Just print and use — no prep needed.
Author Cutie worksheets986
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Tags Christmas Activities, Christmas Worksheets, Holiday Activities, Winter Activities, Escape Room, Grades 1-3, Math And Literacy, Fun Classroom Activity, Puzzle Worksheets, ESL Activities
67 Meme Winter Order of Operations Pixel Art
Math, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Winter, Seasons, Geometry, Graphing, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Activities
If your kids just won’t stop talking about “67,” you might as well find a use for it. This winter-themed pixel art math center involving the order of operations takes the 67 fixation and turns it into something even better than just solving for 67: something the kids will really care to see the answer to. The concept is easy and fun. Students can complete twenty order of operations problems, which involve the use of parentheses but no exponentials. This is just the activity for reinforcing the concept. A correct answer reveals the next piece of a hidden winter scene. As the image develops, the characteristic number 67 is exposed in winter colors. This assignment is completely digital and automatically Self-Checking. Students get immediate feedback this way. If the student puts an incorrect answer down, the image will not reveal their mistake and will encourage the student to look at what they have done and try again. Your assignment will teach the student to not ask how their work looks or whether or not something is right. For an element of flexibility, printable versions have been included too. These same twenty problems can be accessed as a worksheet, so assigning these to be completed as homework is easy. There is also a complete set of math problem cards that are printable. These math problem cards are excellent to be used when engaging in math centers or scoot. Whatever way of teaching you choose to utilize, whether digital, physically, or a combination of these, this resource will go smoothly. There is also a complete answer key. This activity is particularly well-suited for December and January, when students' attention and motivational levels may be low. This activity is engaging for note-taking, organized for review days, and safe to keep on hand for emergency substitute teaching. Also, because everything is already established, little to no prep is required. Just pass out the link, and students can dive right in. No locks need to be set up, no clues need to be placed, and no sign-ins to a website are necessary. Everything happens entirely on line. Skills taught are evaluating multi-step expressions, using the order of operations when there are parentheses, and learning to compute precisely in a low-stakes, high-interest manner. If you are looking to capture the 67 trend with your class while building key math concepts, this pixel art activity this winter season offers exactly what you are looking for: a perfect combination of rigor, fun, and simplicity. Your class will be enthralled, and you will have an excellent, no-prep teaching tool to use all year long.
Author Matemaths
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Tags Matemaths, Task Cards, Pixel Art, Order Of Operations, 67 , Meme
Down Through The Chimney Video Storybook
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Early Learning, Pre-K, Read Alouds, Activities
Read the story. Then sing the story! It isn’t a secret that using songs to teach children pre-reading skills is fun and successful. This original song is featured as a read-along and a sing-along. Discover the magic with this precious tale of a child who spies on Santa during Christmas night. The little boy and his kitten quietly watch as Santa eats his cookies and leaves him colorful presents. Then, Santa surprisingly winks to him before sneaking back up the chimney! This jolly rhyme will have young readers overjoyed with the Christmas spirit. Other books in the Christmas Sing A Story series include Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Up On The Housetop, and The Twelve Days of Christmas.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Christmas, Jolly, Chimney, Gifts, Ebook
Christmas Hat Crowns Craft - Handband Coloring Sheets
Christmas, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, January, Months, December, Winter, Seasons, Infant, Toddler, Grade 1, 2, 3, Coloring Pages, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Templates, Teacher Tools, Posters, Classroom Decor, Crafts, Activities
I created this Christmas hat crown craft for young students who enjoy coloring, cutting, and building simple holiday projects. Each page includes a clear Christmas-themed illustration—such as Santa hats, festive crowns, ornaments, and winter scenes—that children can decorate in their own creative way. The outlines are bold and easy to follow, allowing students to work independently without becoming overwhelmed. This type of activity works especially well in the weeks leading up to Christmas when the classroom needs something fun, calm, and festive. It can be used during morning work, as an arts-and-crafts center, for fast finishers, or as a cheerful project for a holiday celebration. I’ve used similar crowns before, and students always feel excited when they can color their designs, cut them out, and proudly wear their Christmas crowns. The pack is simple to print and designed for black-and-white use, making it easy for children to add their own colors and details. It fits smoothly into classroom routines or can be enjoyed at home as a holiday craft. What’s included: 17 printable Christmas crown templates Holiday illustrations featuring Santa, ornaments, trees, and festive icons Cut-and-assemble hat crown strips Bold, kid-friendly outlines for easy coloring Suitable for ages 4–8 Perfect for individual or small-group crafting
Author Bright Education
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Tags CHRISTMAS, WINTER, COLORING , Crowns Craft
Party Hats Coloring Pages
Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Birthdays, Chinese New Year, Christmas, New Year's Day, End Of Year, Graduation, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
Let’s face it: no party is complete without a party hat, and now your students can design their own masterpieces! These Party Hats Coloring Pages bring the fun of celebration to the classroom, whether it’s New Year’s Eve, a birthday bash, or just a Friday afternoon. No scissors, no glue, just pure coloring joy (and a chance to use all those forgotten markers at the bottom of the supply bin). Ways to Use: New Year Extravaganza: Start the year with sparkling hats designed by your little artists. Birthday Spotlight: The birthday kid gets a customized hat page to show off. Party Planning Fun: Use them for classroom celebrations, making sure no student is left hatless! Quiet Time Activity: Ideal for calming the chaos before the cupcakes arrive. Advantages: Zero Prep, All Fun: Just print and go, perfect for busy teachers juggling 100 other things. Fosters Creativity: From glittery rainbow designs to “shark hat chic,” the possibilities are endless. All Ages Approved: Great for every student (and teachers who like to color, too). Themed Variety: Perfect for every festive occasion, big or small. With these coloring pages, every day can be a celebration, minus the confetti cleanup! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Hats, Party Hats, Coloring Pages, Hats Coloring Pages, Party Hats Coloring Pages, New Year Coloring Pages, New Year Hats Coloring Pages, Birthday Coloring Pages
Transition Element Flashcards – Chemistry Symbol and Name Matching Set
STEM, Science, Chemistry, Physics, Basic Science, Holiday & Seasonal, Christmas, Holidays, Winter, Seasons, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Escape Room, Experiments, Projects, Centers
Transition & Inner‑Transition Elements Flashcards – Chemistry Symbol and Name Matching Set Holiday Theme: Christmas This is a printable flashcard set I’ve used in chemistry classes, mostly with upper secondary students. The cards focus on the transition and inner transition elements. So we’re talking about the d-block and f-block – the ones students often find harder to remember, especially when they all start sounding similar. I usually bring this out in December when we’re still covering content but everyone’s a bit tired and ready for a change of pace. The cards have either the element’s name or its symbol. Students have to match the two, and they can do that in pairs or small groups. It works like a memory game or just a straight matching activity, depending on how much time we have. Some years I use the cards just for review, other times we build sorting activities around them. Like dividing the metals into transition, lanthanides and actinides. It depends on the group. Advanced students sometimes add a use or a property for each element as they go, which makes it more of a challenge. There are a lot of cards – over 250 – but I don’t always use them all. You can just print the ones you need. I usually go with thicker paper or cardstock, and if I have time, I laminate them so they last. Once cut, I keep them in envelopes and reuse them next year. The design has a winter look – nothing too bright or distracting, just something that makes it feel a bit more seasonal without being silly. I’ve found it helpful for lessons when you still want students to work with real content, but in a way that feels relaxed. Especially useful before the holidays or at the end of a topic on metals. Everything’s in the file – all cards and a short page with tips. It’s been a helpful tool in my December lessons. 📍 Happy teaching, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and welcoming learning environment. 🐶
Author Lernfitness
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Tags Educational Card Games, Chemistry, Physics, STEM Science Matching Game, Chemical Elements, Periodic Table Matching Game, Christmas, Transition Metals
Merry Christmas! Audio Book
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will listen to “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas,” a traditional Christmas story written by Clement Clark Moore and first published in 1823. This nostalgic, rhyming poem describes Santa Claus and how he delivers presents to sleeping children while their father awakes to hear clattering on the lawn. In the next story “The Littlest Angel,” children learn that giving Christmas presents can be just as exciting as receiving them. Finally, in the classic story of “The Nutcracker,” young listeners will meet Marie, a little girl that receives a magnificent Nutcracker from a mysterious man named Herr Drosselmeyer. Traditional stories and classic Christmas songs will entertain eager children as they anticipate the arrival of Christmas morning.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Christmas, 'Twas, Night, Before, Story
Christmas Crossword, Word Search, Bingo Game, and Handwriting Practice
Christmas, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Language Development, ELA, Spelling, Vocabulary, Not Grade Specific, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Word Searches, Games, Activities
Celebrate the Christmas season with these ready-made Christmas puzzles. Included in this activity pack are one word search with word list and answer key, one crossword puzzle with word list and answer key included; one bingo game with 5 different printable cards, call list included. This activity pack is straightforward. Simply download and print as needed for your students. These activities are not grade specific but will be appropriate for elementary students. Use these puzzles and the Bingo game to complement your Christmas and Holiday lesson plans or on their own. Students can compete for prizes in the Bingo game as well as in the crossword and word search. Also included is one sheet for printing and handwriting practice. Two lines of print and 1 line of cursive to trace for each of the four words, all in different colors. Candy Cane Christmas Tree Santa Claus Frosty the Snowman Words included for word search are below: BABY BETHLEHEM CHRIST COWS DONKEYS FRANKINCENSE GIFTS GOLD JESUS JOSEPH JUDEA HEROD LAMBS LORD MARY MEN MYRRH SAVIOR SHEEP SHEPHERD STAR WISE KINGS There are 42 different clues for the crossword puzzle. Words for the Bingo Game Call List: 1. Wise Men 2. Myrrh 3. Cows 4. King Herod 5. Christmas Tree 6. Reindeer 7. Baby Jesus 8. Donkeys 9. Swaddling Clothes 10. Presents 11. Mistletoe 12. Manger 13. Frankincense 14. Santa 15. Sheep 16. Mary and Joseph 17. Bethlehem 18. December 19. Sleigh 20. Gold 21. Barn 22. Horses 23. Star in the East 24. Shepherds Let your students and kids have even more fun this Holiday season with this fun, challenging, but not too difficult crossword, word search, bingo and printing/handwriting activity pack.
Author Homeschooling Dietitian Mom
Tags Christmas Word Search, Christmas Crossword, Christmas Projects, Holiday And Seasonal Crosswords, Social Studies Crosswords, Bingo Games, Christmas Bingo, Christmas Nativity
Christmas Craft
Christmas, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Elementary, Pre-K, Crafts, Activities, Projects, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards
Holiday Tree Craft- The file comes as a PDF, it is 6 pages. This is a simple and fun activity that can be completed independently, in pairs, as a class, or during centers during the month of October. It is a tear art craft, but can be used as a template for various other fun activities. * * See preview for a peek of all the pages included * * The bright and colorful holiday tree can be displayed on a bulletin board. Check Out More Tear Paper Crafts: Holiday Tree Tear Paper Craft Stocking Tear Paper Craft Reindeer Tear Paper Craft Mitten Tear Paper Craft Christmas Holiday Tree Tear Paper Craft Get them all! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Author CraftEdPrints
Tags Christmascraft, Holiday, Christmastree, Decembercrafts
Ugly Sweater Day Bingo | Fun Winter Christmas Holiday Activities
Christmas, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter, Seasons, Not Grade Specific, Homeschool Resources, Games, Activities
Level up your Christmas and winter party with this amazing ugly sweater bingo game pack! Perfect for holiday parties, winter celebrations, or seasonal centers, this no-prep activity gets students excited while encouraging visual recognition, vocabulary building, and social interaction. What’s Included: 50 Unique Ugly Sweater Bingo Boards 30 Calling Cards with Sweater Designs Winter Themed Bingo Markers Teacher-Friendly Instructions No-Prep Printable PDF Why You’ll Love It: A festive and funny theme students will love Perfect for Christmas and winter holiday celebrations Quick and easy no-prep activity for busy teachers Great for whole-group classroom fun or small groups Ideal for preschool, elementary, and homeschool holiday learning Perfect For: Ugly Sweater Day celebrations Winter & Christmas classroom parties Morning tubs, centers, or Fun Friday Holiday rotations or family events Homeschool seasonal activities This No Prep Ugly Sweater Day Bingo brings laughter and holiday cheer to your classroom with bright, silly sweater designs and 50 unique bingo boards. It’s the perfect seasonal activity to make your winter celebrations even more memorable and fun.
Author Perfect_Printables
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Tags Ugly Sweater Bingo, Christmas Sweater, Winter Bingo Game, Holiday Bingo Game, Winter Classroom Game, Christmas Party Game, Winter Fun Game, Xmas Bingo Printable
Christmas Writing Paper with Holiday Story Starters + Hanukkah Kwanzaa
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Holidays, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
When your students are buzzing with excitement during the countdown to the Christmas, give them these holiday story starters and Christmas writing paper. Use this holiday activity to let their imaginations lead them to write up to 16 holiday stories! Take advantage of the avalanche of excitement, energy, and hopefulness, and channel it into holiday narrative writing. Some of the prompts are: ❇ The Wishing Tree ❇ Guardians of the Ice Castle ❇ Magical Reindeer Games ❇ The Magic of the Dreidel ❇ Cats Love Christmas, Too ❇ Snowman's Adventures ❇ The Kindest Gift Use the printable holiday stationery for: ❇ Writing holiday narratives ❇ Letters to Santa ❇ Letters to family ❇ Holiday writing practice ❇ Holiday cursive practice The holiday story writing prompts are all original, written by a teacher (me) with Christmas and holiday activities to write about. They can be used at any age level, but will appeal most to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Are you hoping it's a NO-PREP resource? Just print the student pages, cut the task cards, and you're set! Are you hoping it's rigorous and meets standards in writing? It meets writing standards for narrative writing. They'll be fully engaged to tell their stories with these new prompts. This NO-PREP resource is in printable PDF format. All your students need are pencils, and perhaps an eraser. You can use this year after year. CCSS Standards covered: for grade 3, grade 4 and grade 5. Writing Standards W.3.3, 4.3, 5.3 W.3.5, 4.5, 5.5 W.3.10, 4.10, 5.10 ➤Who this is for: ▶️3rd grade ▶️4th grade ▶️5th grade ▶️Homeschool ➤What this resource includes: ✅1 page of teacher notes and ideas ✅16 task cards with the writing prompts about Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Diwali, and kindness. (written by Suzanne Pitner) ✅32 pages of decorative writing paper ✅1/2 inch lines on the writing paper
Author TeacherWriter LLC
Tags Christmas Writing, Christmas Story Starters, Holiday Writing, Holiday Story Starters, Hanukkah Writing, Kwanzaa Writing, Christmas Stationery
🎄 Gingerbread House Design & Creative Writing Activity 🎄
Writing, ELA, Creative Writing, Christmas, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, December, Months, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Projects, Activities, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
🎄 Gingerbread House Design & Creative Writing Activity | Winter Holiday Activity for Middle & High School 🎄 Looking for a creative, low-prep winter activity that sparks imagination AND sneaks in standards-aligned writing? This Gingerbread House Design & Creative Writing Project is the perfect blend of seasonal fun and educational value—ideal for middle or high school students during the holiday season! What’s Included: Lesson plan for a 2–3 day flexible lesson (also great if you need sub plans!) Creative gingerbread house design prompt Student instruction hand out for each day Pre-made coloring pages (great for time-saving or early finishers) Writing prompt with randomized story criteria 4 sets of story element cards to boost creativity (think: snowmen, twinkle lights, and town squares!) Optional grading rubric for easy assessment Perfect for: Grades 6–10 English/Language Arts classrooms Creative writing electives Holiday enrichment or early finisher activities Celebrate the season with creativity and storytelling—and give your students a holiday activity they’ll actually look forward to !
Author Fairways and Chalkboards
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Tags Creative Writing, Holiday Writing Activity, December Writing Activity, Winter ELA Activity, Middle School Holiday Writing, High School Holiday Writing
Christmas Number 0-30 Game – Printable Cards for Math Practice
Holiday & Seasonal, Language Development, ELA, Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Math, Early Math, Numbers, Holidays, Christmas, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Flashcards, Centers
Christmas Number Game – Printable Cards for Math Practice 0-30 I put this number game together for the last couple of weeks before winter break, mostly because I needed something that would get them practising numbers but also let them move and talk a little. The idea is really simple: they each get a card, and there’s one card in the middle — and the goal is to find the one number that both cards have in common. That’s it. No complicated rules, and they pick it up within seconds. What surprised me was how into it they got. Even the students who usually aren’t that focused during math were engaged. They were shouting out numbers, helping each other, and asking to play again. I’ve played it in pairs, small groups, even whole class with two teams — and it worked every time. The Christmas designs give it a nice seasonal feel, but it’s still clearly a math activity. The cards go from 0 to 30, and there are a few different versions you can print — I made round ones at first but ended up using the square version because it was quicker to cut. Some of my students struggled with number recognition at the start of the year, and I noticed that after a few rounds of this, they started to recognise the numbers faster. It’s a bit of sneaky learning — they just think they’re playing a game, but the repetition really helps. I usually print on regular paper, sometimes heavier paper if I want to reuse the set. It doesn’t take long to prep — I just cut the cards in the evening, put them in an envelope, and that’s it. It’s become one of my favourite December math go-tos because it keeps the class busy, learning, and having fun — without any chaos. 📍 Happy teaching, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Author Lernfitness
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Tags ESL, Game, Educational Card Games, Elementary, Spot It, Math Game, Numbers, Counting, Matching Cards, Christmas
Order of Operations Activity | Winter Pixel Art
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Seasons, Winter, Math, Order Of Operations, Grade 5, 6, 7, Activities
Take your 6th-grade students on a journey of learning and fun with this unique order of operations mystery picture activity. This Winter themed activity is no prep, self checking and it is designed to make learning enjoyable. You can literally go from downloading to teaching in 30 seconds. Picture this: as your students tackle 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents, they unravel a mystery picture with each correct answer. It's a blend of problem-solving and excitement, creating a positive learning experience. This activity isn't just about practicing math; it's versatile. Whether it's for in-class practice, homework, material review, or an unexpected substitute lesson, it's got you covered. The best part? No complex configurations or hidden clues, and there is no need of complicated setup Just share the link, and they're good to go. The inclusivity factor here is key – all answers are positive integers, making the learning process clear and straightforward. Confidence in math is as important as understanding the concepts, and this activity ensures both. What makes it even more convenient is its online nature. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins needed – it's interactive and easily accessible. This means less time dealing with tech and more time focusing on the math journey. Effortlessly weave this engaging math activity into your curriculum , turning learning into a fun adventure. It's not just about teaching; it's about creating an enjoyable and enriching experience for your students. Because who says math can't be both educational and fun simultaneously? Its the perfect activity for this season, I used it as an emergency subplan in 5th grade and the kids loved it. They continuosly ask for more. If they need to complete it in different days, no problem. They just have to use the same device and the same browser. A button "CONTINUE" will appear in first page.
Author Matemaths
Tags Matemaths, Order Of Operations, Pixel Art, Christmas, Winter
Operations with Integers New Year Around the World Digital Escape Room
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Seasons, Winter, Math, Algebra, Grade 6, 7, 8, Escape Room, Activities
Ring in the New Year with a festive digital escape room for 6th-8th graders that creatively reinforces operations with integers. This virtual adventure whisks students away to New York, Paris, Rome, and Tokyo to uncover fascinating cultural traditions while plotting points and performing calculations with negative numbers. Easily implementable for whole-class practice, small group collaboration, or even homework, this versatile resource blends curriculum concepts with an intriguing spin. Simply share the link to launch an engaging escape room uniquely designed to boost skills with integer operations in a fresh context. Dive into the revelries of global New Year celebrations with a standards-aligned activity that promises to surprise and delight. This digital experience works seamlessly across devices, requiring no logins or complicated setup for immediate fun. Surprise your math classes with an unexpected dash of festive flair that could make learning operations with integers feel a little more exciting this winter.
Author Matemaths
Tags Matemaths, Escape Room, Christmas, Winter, Coordinate, Graphing
The Countdown to Midnight - New Year Reading Activity
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Seasons, Christmas, New Year's Day, Winter, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Activities, Centers, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Assessments
What’s more thrilling than counting down to midnight on New Year’s Eve? Diving into The Countdown to Midnight Reading Activity! Perfect for students ready to celebrate learning and the New Year, this activity set blends fireworks, fun, and focus into one sparkling package. Activities Included: Comprehension Questions: Two questions to see if students can decode the excitement without getting distracted by party hats. Match the Words: A vocabulary game that’s as satisfying as watching the ball drop, only with fewer time zones involved. Grammar Fill-in-the-Blanks: Master the art of grammar resolution, one blank at a time. Gap Filling: Fill in missing words to complete the story, like piecing together your New Year’s resolutions (or excuses for not keeping them). Drawing Activity: Sketch a scene of New Year’s magic, confetti cannons, countdown clocks, or Aunt Patty dancing in the living room! Advantages: Boosts Comprehension: Encourages attention to detail while keeping the festivities alive. Sharpens Vocabulary: Word-matching that rivals New Year’s trivia night. Engages Creativity: A drawing activity to capture the New Year vibe. Multidisciplinary Fun: Combines grammar, vocabulary, and creativity in one celebration-packed lesson. Make this New Year’s learning resolution one you’ll want to keep! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Reading, Winter Reading, New Year Reading, New Year Reading Comprehension, New Year Activities, Winter Activities, New Year Reading Passages
I Have, Who Has? – Chemistry Element Symbols Game - Christmas Edition
STEM, Science, Chemistry, Physics, Basic Science, Holiday & Seasonal, Christmas, Holidays, Winter, Seasons, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Escape Room, Experiments, Projects, Centers
I Have, Who Has? – Chemistry Element Symbols Game - Christmas Edition I started using this game as a simple way to review the periodic table, especially the main group elements. Over time, it’s become one of those go-to activities that just work – low prep, easy to explain, and students are surprisingly focused once it gets going. The idea is simple: each student gets one or more cards. A card might say, “I have Na. Who has the symbol for Oxygen?” Whoever has the right answer reads their card next, and the round continues until all cards are used. It’s nothing fancy, but it gets students speaking, listening, and thinking about element names and symbols without it feeling like a quiz. What I like is that you can use the game in different ways, depending on the class. In some groups, I stick to the first 20 elements. In others, we go all the way up to element 118. There are also versions where only the names are shown, only the symbols, or a mix of both – so you can adjust the difficulty. I’ve used it with students from grades 8 to 11, sometimes as a warm-up, sometimes as a review at the end of a unit. The materials are printable and easy to store. I’ve printed mine on colored paper to help sort the different versions. Laminating helps if you plan to reuse the cards from year to year, but even unlaminated sets hold up pretty well for a few rounds. It’s a quiet way to reinforce chemistry basics, especially when students need to move a bit or when you want to switch things up without losing content. In my experience, even students who usually hang back tend to join in, since the rules are simple and everyone has a role. 📍 Happy teaching, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and welcoming learning environment. 🐶
Author Lernfitness
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Tags Educational Card Games, Chemistry, Physics, STEM Science Matching Game, Chemical Elements, Periodic Table Matching Game, Differentiation, Christmas, I Have, Who Has?
Gingerbread Beginning Sound Sort
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Language Development, Phonics, Seasons, Christmas, Holidays, Winter, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Centers
This beginning sound sort is a great hands on activity for recognizing the most common sound of each letter of the alphabet. This is an easy and fun activity to give students who need practice with recognizing the beginning sound of each letter from amongst other letter sounds or for those students who need extra practice distinguishing between the initial sounds in words. To complete this sorting activity , students will look at the pictures inside the gingerbread house and place the correct gingerbread man next to the item according to that picture's beginning sound. This sorting activity includes 12 pages that contains There are ten gingerbread man mats with four pictures each for students to identify the beginning sounds in each picture. There are 52 gingerbread men cards for students to match with the pictures. The gingerbread cards have each letter in the alphabet in both capital letters and lowercase letters. This beginning sound sort can be used in the following ways Literacy centers Fine motor centers File folder activity Add magnets to the picture cards for a baking tray activity Small group activities Morning work Emergency sub plans If making a file folder game, the teacher will place one mat on either side of the folder and use hook and loop fasteners to sort the gingerbread man pictures. Skills assessed with these initial sound sort Initial Sound of the each letter of the alphabet Ability to sort the picture cards on to the correct mat This beginning sounds sorting activity is a low prep activity . All a teacher needs to do is to print the pages, cut out the picture cards and laminate the pages and cards if desired. The activity is easy to set up and to put away and store. This download includes a PDF with 12 usable pages.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter Of The Week, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Centers, Beginning Sounds, Literacy Center, Preschool Literacy Center, Initial Sounds
Christmas Number Sense Seek and Find Activities
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Math, Early Math, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
These Christmas themed seek and find number sense activities allow students to practice counting images up to 10. With this set of subitizing math mats, preschoolers and kindergartners will get a lot of practice recognizing numbers and counting up to 10. Students will be able to practice counting dominoes, tally marks, ten frames as well as recognizing number words up to 10. What Is Included: There is one mat for 0-5 and one mat for 0-10. There are subitizing cards with dominoes, tally marks, ten frames and number words for students to use to hunt on each mat. How to Use: Students will take one of the subitizing cards. They will then count the objects on the card and cover, trace, color, or dot the number on their themed number mat. Students can use mini erasers, bingo chips, pom poms, or other small manipulatives to cover the correct numbers. Laminating mats allow students to use dry erase markers to trace each number. Where to Use: Morning Tubs or Baskets - Teachers can place these mats and manipulatives in a morning bin and students can complete this activity while their classmates arrive to class. Math Center - Place the manipulatives and mats in a math center for students to complete independently or with a partner. Small Group Activity - Teachers can pull aside small groups of students who need extra practice with subitizing and number sense activities to work on these mats to target this skill. Sub Plans - The low prep nature of this activity makes it an easy activity for substitute teachers to prepare and assign to students. This Christmas subitizing activity is a low prep activity for teachers to prepare for students. The mats just need to be printed out and placed in the desired location. The cards need to be printed and cut apart. The teacher just needs to add the chosen manipulatives for students to use to complete each mat. Skills Assessed: Counting to 10 Recognizing numbers up to 10 Students will love covering or tracing the numbers on their mat. The fun Christmas theme will keep students engaged as they count to 10.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Christmas Math, Subitizing, Number Sense, Counting To 10, Christmas Counting, Christmas Numbers, Christmas Subitizing
Plotting Points on the Coordinate Plane | Christmas Pixel Art Activity
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Seasons, Winter, Math, Graphing, Grade 5, 6, 7, Activities
Take your 5th and 6th-grade students on an interactive journey of learning and fun with this winter-themed plotting points on the coordinate plane mystery picture activity. This digital activity is no prep and self checking. This isn't just another educational task; it's an opportunity for students to practice math skills while enjoying the winter theme. Imagine the joy as students plot (drag and drop) 20 points, ordered pairs, in all four quadrants. Each correctly plotted point unveils a part of a mystery picture, adding an element of surprise and accomplishment to the learning process. Designed with versatility in mind, this activity is perfect for various purposes: in-class practice homework assignments, material review, and even serving as an emergency substitute lesson plan fun friday activity. It seamlessly integrates into your teaching routine, providing an engaging way to reinforce lessons. The beauty of this resource lies in its online nature, featuring interactive pages. No prep is required – just share the link, and students are ready to dive into the winter-themed math adventure. No need for complicated configurations or hidden clues; everything they need is easily accessible online. This activity is inclusive, covering all four quadrants, and encourages students to explore the coordinate plane confidently. It's not just about plotting points; it's about building a solid understanding of geometry in a visually appealing way. The online aspect adds to the convenience. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary, streamlining the process for both educators and students. Say goodbye to tech-related hassles and hello to a seamless learning experience. Incorporate this engaging math activity into your curriculum effortlessly. It's more than just practicing math; it's about creating an enjoyable learning experience. After all, who said learning about coordinates can't be both educational and fun at the same time?
Author Matemaths
Tags Matemaths, Pixel Art, Christmas, Winter, Graphing, Plotting Points, Ordered Pairs, Coordinate Plane