Christmas Classroom Activities, Printables and Lesson Plans
Christmas Classroom Activities and Lesson Ideas
Christmas - celebrated on December 25 each year - is a time for sharing, singing, decorating, and enjoying the holiday season. Spread festive cheer in your classroom with Christmas-themed lesson plans, Christmas crafts, art activities, printables, and worksheets. Read on for holiday teaching ideas or explore our Christmas resources below!
Recommended Christmas Resources
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ACTIVITIES
'Twas the Night Before Christmas Poetry and Music Activity for Elementary
Bring song and poetry into the classroom this Christmas season with this interactive music and poetry activity for ele... -
ACTIVITIES
Winter Math and Writing Activities for Elementary
Introduce new concepts and practice learned skills with this festive, winter-themed math and writing activity, featuring... -
ACTIVITIES
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Poetry Menu for Elementary
This festive packet, inspired by the classic poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, features a menu of Christmas ELA act... -
ACTIVITIES
Winter Holiday Craft Projects for the Elementary Classroom
Bring hands-on creativity into your classroom this holiday season with this collection of holiday craft projects. This ... -
CHOICE BOARDS
'Twas the Night Before Christmas Cross-Curricular Choice Board for Elementary
These cross-curricular Christmas activities for elementary students, inspired by the classic festive poem 'Twas the Nigh... -
ACTIVITIES
Christmas Coloring Pages, Printables and Crafts
Complete Packet of Christmas Coloring Pages and Printable Christmas Crafts Celebrate the holiday season with this brand... -
ACTIVITIES
Grade 3 Holiday Math and Literacy Kit
A Complete Kit of Fun Holiday Math and Literacy Activities for Grade 3 Build your students’ math and literacy skills th... -
ACTIVITIES
'Twas the Night Before Christmas Poetry Study Packet
This resource provides 4 poetry strategies and 3 poetry printable activities for how to teach poetry to elementary stude... -
CHOICE BOARDS
Christmas Math Choice Board for Middle School
These Christmas student choice math activities for middle school students are perfect for the countdown to Christmas in ... -
CHOICE BOARDS
Christmas Math Choice Board for Elementary Grades
These Christmas student choice math activities for elementary students are perfect for the countdown to Christmas in you... -
ACTIVITIES
'Twas the Night Before Christmas Reading and Writing Activities Packet for Elementary
This packet of reading, writing, and poetry Christmas printables based on the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, is ... -
CHOICE BOARDS
'Twas the Night Before Christmas ELA Choice Board for Elementary Grades
These Christmas student choice reading and writing activities for elementary students are perfect for celebrating and le... -
ACTIVITIES
'Twas the Night Before Christmas Mini-Project
This Christmas mini-project, focused around the classic holiday poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, is perfect for he... -
CHOICE BOARDS
Holiday Choice Boards Essentials Kit
110-page holiday choice board bundle - student choice activities and worksheets for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas,... -
WORKSHEETS
Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Recipe
Transform sugar cookie dough into peppermint candy cane treats for Christmas. This recipe is easy for children to follow... -
WORKSHEETS
Winter Holiday Bookmarks
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ACTIVITIES
Christmas Choice Board and Blues Busters for Elementary Students
This Christmas-themed and blues-buster choice board features 7 fun, skill-building activities to help students celebrate... -
TEACHING RESOURCE
O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi"
Find the full text of the classic short story by O. Henry, "The Gift of the Magi." This is an excellent piece of liter... -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: 1890s Christmas
Improve students' reading skills with a passage of historical fiction and comprehension questions in this printable warm... -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Holiday Packet for Grades K-6
Cross-Curricular Winter Holiday Activities for Elementary Students This packet of 30 activities includes fun ideas for ... -
WORKSHEETS
The Polar Express Printable Crossword Puzzle
Use vocabulary and events to solve this The Polar Express printable crossword puzzle. This is a great activity for your... -
GAMES AND APPS
Let's Play "The Conductor Says!"
In this version of Simon Says, the Conductor is in charge. Use this game to help young children practice listening. It's... -
GAMES AND APPS
Pin the Star on the Christmas Tree
Print this fun Christmas game to play with your students! Hang the picture of the tree (page 1) on the wall, and cut out... -
WORKSHEETS
Make Your Own Paper Garland Craft
