Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – Lesson Plan & Worksheet (Grades 1–5)

🎅 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – Christmas ELA Lesson Plan & Worksheet (Grades 1–5)

Bring festive fun into your ELA classroom with this Christmas-themed lesson plan and student worksheet based on the classic song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.” Students will practice vocabulary, grammar (present continuous + modal verbs), and listening comprehension while exploring ideas about behavior, fairness, and rewards — all wrapped in a joyful holiday lesson!

✨ What’s Included

• 90-minute, step-by-step lesson plan

• Printable student worksheet with answer key

• Vocabulary, grammar, and listening activities

• Critical thinking and cultural comparison tasks

• Creative writing prompts (“Santa’s Nice List Rules,” letters to Santa, etc.)

• Easy-to-follow teacher instructions and materials list

🎧 How It Works in the Classroom

• Perfect for ESL, EFL, or general ELA classes

• Ideal for whole-group, pair, or individual activities

• Use as a holiday lesson, sub plan, or listening comprehension practice

• Flexible for print or digital classroom use

• Encourages discussion, creativity, and student engagement

📚 Standards & Learning Goals

• Vocabulary development (behavior, emotions, Christmas-related words)

• Present Continuous tense: describing ongoing actions

• Modal verbs should/shouldn’t for giving advice

• Listening comprehension and sequencing

• Expressing opinions and supporting ideas with reasons

❤️ Why Teachers Love It

✅ Saves prep time — ready-to-teach 90-minute plan
✅ Engages students with music and culture
✅ Encourages empathy and self-reflection
✅ Builds language confidence through multiple skills
✅ Perfect blend of fun + academic learning

⭐ Make your December lessons meaningful, musical, and memorable with this ready-to-use holiday ELA activity!