Less than $5 Christmas, Chanukah, & Kwanzaa Projects (by date, latest first)

Bring history to life this Christmas holiday season with a fun and engaging stations activity your students will love!

In this festive critical thinking activity, students will travel through time as they uncover which famous historical figures wrote 25 intriguing holiday wish lists to Santa! Blending creativity, historical context, and problem-solving, this activity is perfect for middle school or high school social studies classes.

Each wish list includes a mix of both physical items and abstract ideas, giving students clues about the personality, accomplishments, and aspirations of notable figures from both world and U.S. history. Students will match the wish lists to their corresponding figures as they rotate through stations, completing an answer sheet with their guesses.

What’s Included:

• 25 unique holiday wish lists written from the perspective of historical figures
• A student answer sheet for tracking guesses
• A teacher instructions page with setup and modification suggestions
• A detailed answer key for easy grading
• A blank wish list template for an optional extension activity where students create their own historical wish list

*Includes both color and black & white versions of all sheets!*

Uses:

• Interactive lesson or station-based activity
• Holiday-themed class event
• Review or enrichment for history topics
• Collaborative or individual learning

Extension Idea:
Wrap up the activity by having students choose their favorite historical figure and create a wish list from that person’s perspective. Then, let classmates guess the figure based on their creative clues!

Perfect for:

• Middle and high school world history or U.S. history classes
• December lessons or holiday-themed units
• Sub plans, early finishers, or enrichment

Add some historical holiday cheer to your classroom with this engaging activity!

Bring history to life this holiday season with The History Elf Project, a fun and engaging classroom project perfect for any social studies unit! This fun, creative activity invites students to step into the shoes (and hats!) of famous historical figures, becoming Santa’s special “History Elf” to uncover the achievements, character traits, and lasting legacies of iconic people from the past. Perfect for the Christmas holiday season, this project combines research, creativity, and writing in a memorable way that makes history engaging for students!

What’s Included:

• History Elf Outline Design Page – Students design their elf to look like their chosen historical figure, adding details to reflect the figure’s life and accomplishments.
• The History Elf’s Holiday Report – In this writing activity, students pen a letter to Santa about their historical figure’s impact and decide if they belong on the “Nice” or “Naughty” list based on what they’ve learned.
• History Elf’s Merry Mischief – Students write a creative story where their elf causes a bit of historical mischief! This optional extension activity lets students imagine their elf changing history in a fun and playful way.
• History Elf - Who Am I? Sheet – This biography sheet helps students organize and summarize their research on their historical figure, covering key achievements, personality traits, and interesting facts.
• Instructions and Grading Rubric – Clear step-by-step instructions for teachers and students, and a comprehensive rubric to guide assessment across creativity, historical accuracy, effort, and more.
• Example Projects - Examples included to give you a better understanding of the direction and design of the project!

Key Features:

• Engaging and Interactive: Blends holiday fun with historical learning to keep students excited about history.
• Perfect for Display: Creates a colorful and festive classroom showcase of “History Elves” with their biographies and stories.
• Flexible Usage: Use it as a stand-alone project, Christmas-themed assignment, or winter break activity!

Encourage your students to explore the past in a fun, memorable way with The History Elf Project! This unique activity is sure to become a holiday favorite in your classroom.

Are you ready to sprinkle some fun and engaging safety into your Holiday lessons? Let me introduce you to an engaging activity that will have your students excited about learning how to handle medical emergencies during the holiday season!
Imagine this: your classroom buzzing with energy as students dive into the world of holiday safety! They'll explore common emergencies like cooking burns, allergic reactions, and choking incidents, all while working together in groups. The best part? They'll create eye-catching brochures filled with vital information to educate their peers and families—talk about a win-win!
This lesson isn’t just about facts; it’s about creating memories, teamwork, and a splash of creativity! With colorful markers, fun illustrations, and lively presentations, your students will be empowered to share their newfound knowledge with everyone around them. Plus, you’ll be the hero teacher who taught them how to stay safe during the festivities!
Here’s what’s included in the lesson package:

1. Sample Brochure: A ready-to-use sample brochure as an example for students.
2. Step-by-Step Instructions for Teacher: Clear and concise directions to guide you through the lesson, from introducing the topic to facilitating group discussions and presentations.
3. Comprehensive Lesson Plan: Ideal for health science classes, including objectives, materials needed, and assessment methods, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
4. Handouts: Informative handouts on choking, food allergies, and cooking burns that students can refer to while creating their brochures. These are packed with essential real-world skills that every family should know!

This no-prep, print and go lesson plan is perfect for high school grades 9-12, making it a time-saving resource for busy teachers. Your students will love this hands-on practice where they can develop life skills while engaging in an exciting project.
So, if you're looking to add a dash of excitement to your Holiday Curriculum, this lesson plan is your ticket! Let’s make safety education as delightful as pumpkin pie!
Join the fun, and let’s get those students prepared and ready for a safe and joyful Holiday Celebration! Happy teaching!

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Are you ready to sprinkle some fun and engaging safety into your Holiday lessons? Let me introduce you to an engaging activity that will have your students excited about learning how to handle medical emergencies during the holiday season!
Imagine this: your classroom buzzing with energy as students dive into the world of holiday safety! They'll explore common emergencies like cooking burns, allergic reactions, and choking incidents, all while working together in groups. The best part? They'll create eye-catching brochures filled with vital information to educate their peers and families—talk about a win-win!
This lesson isn’t just about facts; it’s about creating memories, teamwork, and a splash of creativity! With colorful markers, fun illustrations, and lively presentations, your students will be empowered to share their newfound knowledge with everyone around them. Plus, you’ll be the hero teacher who taught them how to stay safe during the festivities!
Here’s what’s included in the lesson package:

1. Sample Brochure: A ready-to-use sample brochure as an example for students.
2. Step-by-Step Instructions for Teacher: Clear and concise directions to guide you through the lesson, from introducing the topic to facilitating group discussions and presentations.
3. Comprehensive Lesson Plan: Ideal for health science classes, including objectives, materials needed, and assessment methods, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
4. Handouts: Informative handouts on choking, food allergies, and cooking burns that students can refer to while creating their brochures. These are packed with essential real-world skills that every family should know!

This no-prep, print and go lesson plan is perfect for high school grades 9-12, making it a time-saving resource for busy teachers. Your students will love this hands-on practice where they can develop life skills while engaging in an exciting project.
So, if you're looking to add a dash of excitement to your Holiday Curriculum, this lesson plan is your ticket! Let’s make safety education as delightful as pumpkin pie!
Join the fun, and let’s get those students prepared and ready for a safe and joyful Holiday Celebration! Happy teaching!

DO NOT PURCHASE if you bought Thanksgiving First Aid Safety Brochure 2 day lesson!!!!!!!

Check out more holiday-themed activities!

Holiday Case Study Diagnose / Read Labs & Treat Sickly Elves / Health Science

Pharmacology / Nursing Medication Suffixes Flash Cards and Riddles Print and Go

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Looking for NO PREP Christmas Cards or Holiday Cards to print off for your students to color and write in?

These printable Christmas/Holiday Cards are the perfect service project to do with your class this holiday season. Students will color their holiday card and write a message inside. Students can gift this to their families or to a local community center in need of some holiday cheer!

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 24 Unique Holiday Greetings Cards: Print 2 to a page to save on paper!
  • 13 "Merry Christmas" Cards
  • 5 "Happy Holidays" Cards
  • 6 Holiday Pun Greeting Cards
• 3 Optional Writing Pages: To differentiate for younger grades.
• Teacher Instructions
• View Preview to See ALL Cards!

Wrap up the holiday season with this heartfelt, engaging activity.

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Get your upper elementary and middle school students excited about writing with these Gingerbread Man Writing Prompts and Themed Writing Paper! This festive product includes 5 engaging writing prompts that encourage creativity and seasonal fun, along with 2 pages of gingerbread man-themed writing paper—perfect for any holiday-themed writing activity.

What’s Included:

• 5 gingerbread man writing prompts to spark students’ creativity and engage them in seasonal writing

• 2 pages of gingerbread man writing paper for a festive, polished final product

This product is great for writing centers, independent work, bulletin board displays, or homework assignments, giving students multiple ways to enjoy and share their work. Use it as a standalone activity or integrate it into your holiday curriculum for an added touch of seasonal fun!

Key Features:

• Fun, engaging prompts that motivate students to write
• Themed writing paper for a polished and festive look
• Ideal for upper elementary and middle school students
• Perfect for bulletin boards, homework, writing centers, or independent work

Download this resource to bring some holiday cheer into your writing activities!

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Add some festive fun to your classroom this holiday season with this Reindeer Headbands and Writing Prompts bundle! Perfect for celebrating the winter season, this product includes 7 adorable reindeer headband options, allowing students to create their own unique reindeer look. Paired with 3 differentiated writing prompts, these activities are great for independent work, writing centers, or holiday-themed projects to display in the classroom.

What’s Included:

• 7 Reindeer Headband Options: Easy-to-assemble templates for students to cut, color, and customize!
• 3 Differentiated Writing Prompts: Engage students with prompts tailored to different levels, encouraging creativity and self-expression.

Perfect For:

• Holiday celebrations and classroom parties
• Bulletin board displays
• Fun, engaging activities in the days leading up to winter break

This Reindeer Headbands activity pack combines art and writing for an engaging, hands-on experience that’s sure to bring holiday cheer to your classroom.

Teacher Resource: Christmas Card Coloring Activity

This Christmas Card Coloring Activity is a fun and creative way for students to celebrate the holiday season while practicing fine motor skills and artistic expression. The resource includes a set of beautifully designed Christmas card templates featuring festive images like Santa Claus, Christmas trees, snowflakes, reindeer, and holiday decorations. Each card is blank inside, allowing students to add their own personal holiday message or greeting.

Perfect for classroom use, this activity encourages students to use their imagination, choose their favorite colors, and create custom holiday cards. It’s an excellent way to incorporate seasonal cheer into art lessons or a fun holiday project. The completed cards can be shared with family, friends, or displayed around the classroom to spread holiday joy.

Includes:

• Printable Christmas card designs

Ideal for:

• Classroom holiday parties
• End-of-year gifts
• Group or individual creative projects

This teacher resource is sure to engage students and create lasting memories as they craft their own festive, one-of-a-kind Christmas cards.

Writing a story about a reindeer is fun project for your students to show their creativity. This product includes information to share with your students about what a story is, what is shared in a story, who the audience can be, what is the author's purpose for writing a story, and how the story can be published. This product includes two story ideas, an example of one reindeer story is outlined on a brainstorming template, and a final draft of the reindeer story are included in this product. Templates are included after the example along with a rough draft/final draft template and reminder checklist so students remember to go back and check their work once it is completed.

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Introducing our delightful Descriptive Gingerbread House Writing! - a creative and educational resource designed to inspire young minds! This engaging set comes with three specially crafted writing papers, each catering to different writing levels: primary dotted, dotted, and lined, ensuring that students of various ages can enjoy and benefit from this activity.

Key Features:

1. Color and Write: Begin the adventure by allowing students to express their artistic flair as they color a charming gingerbread house. The beautifully outlined illustrations provide a canvas for creativity, encouraging kids to envision and design their very own sweet and festive home.
2. Descriptive Writing: Once the coloring masterpiece is complete, it's time to put pen to paper! The set includes prompts that guide students through crafting a descriptive paragraph about their gingerbread house. This activity not only hones their writing skills but also encourages the development of vivid imagery and attention to detail.
3. Differentiated Writing Papers:

• Primary Dotted: Ideal for young learners who are just beginning to form letters. The primary dotted paper provides helpful guidance for letter formation and spacing.
• Dotted: A transitional paper for those advancing in their writing skills, offering a balance of support and freedom.
• Lined: Geared towards more confident writers, this paper provides ample space for detailed descriptions and creativity to flow.

Brainstorming Graphic Organizer: Descriptive paragraph graphic organizer included.

Benefits:

• Creativity: Fosters imaginative thinking and artistic expression through coloring and designing.
• Writing Skills: Develops descriptive writing abilities, vocabulary, and sentence construction.
• Differentiation: Accommodates various skill levels with three different types of writing papers.
• Visual Support: Provides the option of visual prompts to aid those who benefit from additional guidance.
• Engagement: Turns a writing task into a fun and festive activity, making learning enjoyable.

Bring the magic of the holiday season into your classroom with our Writing Prompts for Gingerbread Houses, where creativity and learning come together in a sweet and educational experience!

How-To Catch a Gingerbread Man Writing!

Creating a how-to writing guide on catching a gingerbread man, complete with two types of writing papers (dotted and lined) and a graphic organizer for brainstorming.

Graphic Organizer:

• • A fun and interactive graphic organizer to help readers plan their gingerbread-catching strategy.
  • Sections for brainstorming ideas, creating a step-by-step plan, and considering potential challenges.

Writing Papers:

• Dotted Paper:

  • Ideal for younger writers or those practicing handwriting skills.

• Lined Paper:

  • Suitable for more advanced writers or those who prefer a traditional writing format.

First page of the final draft comes in 2 versions. One with the gingerbread man clipart and one without.

Enjoy!!!

Create a festive holiday keepsake with this Christmas Basket Craft for 1st - 4th graders! This engaging Christmas Craftivity lets kids design and color their holiday baskets, which are perfect for holding treats or small gifts. Featuring a Santa Craft & Activity Coloring component, students can bring Santa to life with vibrant colors and assemble their personalized baskets. This hands-on activity is ideal for classrooms, allowing students to boost their creativity while celebrating the holiday spirit! Perfect for adding some seasonal cheer to your curriculum.

Dive into the season's spirit with our charming Christmas basket printable, a delightful gift that encapsulates the warmth and joy of the holidays. Perfect for spreading cheer, this downloadable package brings a touch of merriment to your celebrations.

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How-To Catch a Gingerbread Man Writing!

Creating a how-to writing guide on catching a gingerbread man, complete with two types of writing papers (dotted and lined) and a graphic organizer for brainstorming.

Graphic Organizer:

• • A fun and interactive graphic organizer to help readers plan their gingerbread-catching strategy.
  • Sections for brainstorming ideas, creating a step-by-step plan, and considering potential challenges.

Writing Papers:

• Dotted Paper:

  • Ideal for younger writers or those practicing handwriting skills.

• Lined Paper:

  • Suitable for more advanced writers or those who prefer a traditional writing format.

First page of the final draft comes in 2 versions. One with the gingerbread man clipart and one without.

Enjoy!!!

How-To Catch a Gingerbread Man Writing!

Creating a how-to writing guide on catching a gingerbread man, complete with two types of writing papers (dotted and lined) and a graphic organizer for brainstorming.

Graphic Organizer:

• • A fun and interactive graphic organizer to help readers plan their gingerbread-catching strategy.
  • Sections for brainstorming ideas, creating a step-by-step plan, and considering potential challenges.

Writing Papers:

• Dotted Paper:

  • Ideal for younger writers or those practicing handwriting skills.

• Lined Paper:

  • Suitable for more advanced writers or those who prefer a traditional writing format.

First page of the final draft comes in 2 versions. One with the gingerbread man clipart and one without.

Enjoy!!!

How-To Catch a Gingerbread Man Writing!

Creating a how-to writing guide on catching a gingerbread man, complete with two types of writing papers (dotted and lined) and a graphic organizer for brainstorming.

Graphic Organizer:

• • A fun and interactive graphic organizer to help readers plan their gingerbread-catching strategy.
  • Sections for brainstorming ideas, creating a step-by-step plan, and considering potential challenges.

Writing Papers:

• Dotted Paper:

  • Ideal for younger writers or those practicing handwriting skills.

• Lined Paper:

  • Suitable for more advanced writers or those who prefer a traditional writing format.

First page of the final draft comes in 2 versions. One with the gingerbread man clipart and one without.

Enjoy!!!

How-To Catch a Gingerbread Man Writing!

Creating a how-to writing guide on catching a gingerbread man, complete with two types of writing papers (dotted and lined) and a graphic organizer for brainstorming.

Graphic Organizer:

• • A fun and interactive graphic organizer to help readers plan their gingerbread-catching strategy.
  • Sections for brainstorming ideas, creating a step-by-step plan, and considering potential challenges.

Writing Papers:

• Dotted Paper:

  • Ideal for younger writers or those practicing handwriting skills.

• Lined Paper:

  • Suitable for more advanced writers or those who prefer a traditional writing format.

First page of the final draft comes in 2 versions. One with the gingerbread man clipart and one without.

Enjoy!!!

How-To Catch a Gingerbread Man Writing!

Creating a how-to writing guide on catching a gingerbread man, complete with two types of writing papers (dotted and lined) and a graphic organizer for brainstorming.

Graphic Organizer:

• • A fun and interactive graphic organizer to help readers plan their gingerbread-catching strategy.
  • Sections for brainstorming ideas, creating a step-by-step plan, and considering potential challenges.

Writing Papers:

• Dotted Paper:

  • Ideal for younger writers or those practicing handwriting skills.

• Lined Paper:

  • Suitable for more advanced writers or those who prefer a traditional writing format.

First page of the final draft comes in 2 versions. One with the gingerbread man clipart and one without.

Enjoy!!!