The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to keep your young learners (Primary/Elementary) excited and engaged than with some festive educational activities?
But let’s face it, finding engaging materials that bridge the gap between holiday cheer and core curriculum goals can be a challenge.
Worry not, fellow educators! This blog post is your one-stop shop for creative Christmas lesson plans that spark critical thinking, build reading comprehension, and fuel the holiday spirit in your primary or elementary classroom.
Embark on a Christmas Escape Room Adventure! (Christmas Themed Educational Escape Room).
Looking for a truly immersive learning experience? Look no further than a Christmas-themed escape room! This exciting format offers a unique blend of problem-solving excitement and holiday spirit. Imagine your students working together to crack codes, complete puzzles, and decipher clues, all while honing their reading comprehension, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. Escape rooms cater to various learning styles and can easily be adapted to different age groups and academic levels.
It includes 12 puzzle around a story. Set in the enchanting Santa’s Village, this escape room invites players to join Minty the elf on a quest to restore the Heart of Christmas by solving them all. CHECK IT HERE
- Engaging Puzzles: Explore Santa’s Village as you tackle themed challenges that boost language skills, teamwork, and critical thinking.
- Comprehensive Materials: Includes dynamic slides and a PowerPoint presentation, student PDFs with cut-outs, and a detailed Teacher’s Guide with instructions and riddles.
- Printable Clues: Enhance the learning experience with letters and riddles designed to captivate and educate.
How to Catch an Elf (Book Companion Activities)
Is your classroom buzzing with excitement about the possibilities of catching an elf? Tap into that energy with a captivating «How to Catch an Elf» book companion activity set. This resource doesn’t just provide comprehension questions and discussions; it offers exciting STEM challenges, creative writing prompts, and engaging craft activities to truly bring the story to life. It’s a fantastic way to develop critical thinking skills, refine reading comprehension, and unleash your students’ creativity in a festive atmosphere.
It includes a Poster, a Teacher’s guide, and 20 activities and a resource bigger than 100 pages: CHECK IT HERE
⛄Background Knowledge Activities
⛄Pre-Reading Activities
⛄While Reading Activities
⛄Post-Reading Activities
⛄Extra Games and Creative Activities
Perfect for bringing holiday cheer into your classroom while enhancing literacy skills, vocabulary, and creativity. It’s a must-have for any teacher looking to make the holiday season memorable and educational!
Save Santa's Big Day with PBL Power! (Save Santa Classroom Project)
Looking for a Christmas activity that goes beyond rote memorization? Dive into a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) adventure! In a «Save Santa» PBL project, your students become problem-solvers with a mission. They’ll encounter an obstacle that threatens Christmas (perhaps a malfunctioning sleigh, a missing list, or an unexpected snowstorm? They have to figure out what happened), and it’s up to them to brainstorm solutions, conduct research, and develop a creative plan to save the holiday. This fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of real-world problem-solving strategies.
- 12 Engaging Tasks: Two main problems with six tasks each, including digital and printable activities.
- Diverse Learning Activities: Tasks like «Helping Santa,» «Your Trip to the North Pole,» and «Santa’s Mysterious Letter» promote research, decision-making, and creative expression.
- Rubric & Sample Answers: Ensure clear expectations and support for both students and teachers. CHECK IT HERE
Bonus Tip: Don’t forget to create a festive atmosphere in your classroom! Decorate with lights and ornaments, play cheerful holiday music, and encourage students to wear festive attire (if possible). This will further immerse them in the holiday spirit and make the learning experience even more enjoyable.
Make Your Season Merry & Bright!
These Christmas-themed activities are just a glimpse of what’s possible when you embrace the holiday spirit in the classroom. By blending festive cheer with engaging educational content, you can create a truly memorable and enriching learning experience for your young learners.
Ready to unlock the fun and learning potential of a festive season?
These resources, along with our vast selection of Christmas activities, worksheets, and lesson plans, are sure to make your holiday season in the classroom truly magical. Remember, the best gifts are the ones that keep on giving – the gift of knowledge, creativity, and a love of learning!
Happy Holidays and Happy ELTeaching!
