4th Grade Christmas, Chanukah, & Kwanzaa Handouts (by date, oldest first)

This word sleuth will provide your students/children with a fun journey of Christmas Around The World with key vocabulary words. It can be done in class, centers, or as a fun homework assignment.

Word sleuth is in PPTX format along with the answer key.

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A fun and educational Persuasive Writing Activity to incorporate during the holidays. Santa is now hiring for a sidekick to help him with ideas for the North Pole to run smoothly. This activity incorporates many learning skills including: Writing mechanics, persuasive writing, making a writing plan, parts of a friendly letter, and creativity. Not only will students use their writing skills to persuade Santa, but they will also design and decorate Santa's sleigh to impress him with their creativity skills. The Christmas Persuasive Writing Activity includes: (2) Now Hiring Advertisement Posters to hang around the school, hallway, or classroom. Posters in color and black/white. (1) Job Application (1) Persuasive Writing Plan (2) Decorative Writing Papers -one with smaller lines for older students, and one with larger lines for younger students. (1) Santa's Sleigh Template All handouts are printer friendly. I hope your students love this as much as mine do every year! Check out my Snowman Soup Labels Check out my best seller Common Core Writing Interactive Notebook Please rate and comment. Thank You!

Are you having a gingerbread house decorating party for your students? Compatible with Google Slides™ for easy editing, this invitation includes two designs in color and black and white.

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Looking for a fun and low-prep activity to celebrate Winter & Christmas with your beginner-level French students? This product is a bundle of word search and crossword activities that contain 33 related holiday-themed vocabulary - both come in color & BW!

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- 1-word search activity (colored)

- 1 crossword activity (colored)

- 1-word search activity (black&white)

- 1 crossword activity (black&white)

- Answer Key

Vocabulary list:

1. oiseau

2. noeud

3. boule

4. lapin

5. bougie

6. anorak

7. chat

8. calendrier

9. chocolat chaud

10. enveloppe

11. cache-oreilles

12. cadeau

13. bonnet

14. patins à glace

15. mitaines

16. houx

17. igloo

18. renne

19. manchot

20. pull

21. jouets

22. skis

23. traîneau

24. neige

25. sapins

26. bonhomme

27. panneau

28. pomme de pin

29. pelle

30. père noël

31. chaussette

32. étiquette

33. boule de neige

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French Christmas/Noël can be a fun theme to teach to beginner-level French learners! This engaging and low-prep unit of 32 bingo cards with 30 different Christmas terms is perfect for teachers who are looking to boost their teaching!

Save paper and ink when printing - each page contains 4 different bingo cards & BW version is included as well!

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Vocabulary list:

1. un sac à cadeau

2. un oiseau

3. un noeud

4. une boule

5. un lapin

6. une bougie

7. un anorak

8. un chat

9. un calendrier

10. un chocolat chaud

11. une enveloppe

12. des cache-oreilles

13. un cadeau

14. un bonnet

15. des patins à glace

16. des mitaines

17. un houx

18. un igloo

19. un renne

20. un manchot

21. un pull

22. des jouets

23. des skis

24. un traîneau

25. la neige

26. des sapins de noël

27. un bonhomme de neige

28. une pelle

29. un père noël

30. une chaussette

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Looking for a LOW-PREP resource to celebrate Christmas in class? This engaging and low-prep unit of 32 bingo cards with 30 different Christmas terms is perfect for teachers who are looking to boost their teaching!

Save paper and ink when printing - each page contains 4 different bingo cards & BW version is included as well!

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- 32 bingo cards (black&white)

Vocabulary list:

1. gift bag

2. bird

3. bow

4. bulb

5. rabbit

6. candle

7. winter coat

8. cat

9. calendar

10. hot chocolate

11. envelope

12. earmuffs

13. gift

14. beanie hat

15. ice skates

16. mittens

17. holly

18. igloo

19. reindeer

20. penguin

21. sweater

22. toys

23. skis

24. sled

25. snow

26. trees

27. snowman

28. shovel

29. Santa

30. stocking

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Christmas Vocabulary 34 Flash Cards & Word Wall

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Help your students explore the joy of reading!

Discovering a love for books is easier with our Decembre Reading Log. This handy tool features:

• Date
• Title and Author of Book
• Number of Pages
• Number of Minutes
• Parent Initial

Encourage your students to track their reading progress and celebrate their achievements!

Elevate your classroom ambiance with Pink Trees Theme Christmas Banner—a charming addition to your December holiday decor. This printable bunting banner spells out Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, offering a fun touch to bulletin boards, art boards, doors or hallway displays. The design, featuring different tones of pink and festive pink Christmas trees, brings a warm and inviting feel to your teaching space. Easy to use, these banners are print-ready, laminate for longevity, punch a hole and attach with string or ribbon for an instant burst of holiday spirit. Not just for classrooms, these banners are perfect for adding a festive touch to your home as well. Make this holiday season memorable with this festive Pink Trees Theme Christmas Banner.

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Elevate your winter gifting with these beautiful Winter Break Gift Tags. Express your appreciation and spread kindness with each tags unique phrase. These printables are the perfect touch for attaching to small gifts. Easy to print, cut and share, they add a personalized touch to your tokens of winter cheer. This set includes 8 unique gift tags in serene shades of blue and grey. Each tag is adorned with different winter images like nutcrackers, snowflakes, a cozy winter candle, winter wreath and the warmth of a hot cocoa mug. The adorable theme adds a festive touch, making these tags perfect for creating personalized, memorable gifts for your students. Simply print and attach to trinkets like play dough, books, crayons, cookies, glow sticks, bookmarks, candy or even bubbles. Just print, cut and attach with festive ribbon or a bow. Get ready for December and the Winter break with these charming Winter Gift Tags.

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Transform your holiday celebrations with these adorable Christmas Certificates and Awards: Nice List Approved editable printables & templates. Your students will cherish the recognition and love the watercolor gold, green and nutcracker theme. Ideal for Christmas party celebrations or as behavior incentives throughout the holiday season, these certificates are the perfect way to acknowledge and reward your little ones. With a Santa's Nice List Approved certificate for that extra touch of magic, this pack includes 8 printable certificates, available in both editable and PDF versions. Print them out and write down names by hand or type your child or students name in the editable version. Spread joy, boost morale and create lasting memories with these fun awards that can be paired with small treats for an extra special touch. Perfect for teachers and parents alike, make this holiday season truly memorable.

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Transform your classroom into a festive haven with this stunning Mistletoe Theme Christmas Banner. Elevate the December holiday season with this printable bunting banner, featuring pennants spelling Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Infuse winter magic into your classroom decor—ideal for bulletin boards, doors, or hallway displays. The design, in rich deep red and green, showcases delightful mistletoe illustrations on each pennant. These banners are not just decorations; they are a perfect addition to your classroom's seasonal charm. Easy to use, simply print, laminate for longevity, punch a hole, attach with string or ribbon and voilà—an instant festive bunting banner to brighten up your teaching space. Make your classroom a beacon of holiday cheer.

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Have fun this holiday with these festive Christmas Print Your Own Stickers Pack. This printable pack includes 16 holiday inspired pages filled with adorable Christmas characters. Each sticker template is thoughtfully crafted with both colorful backgrounds and a set of the same designs without background color, ensuring easy and cost effective printing. Included is an extra sheet featuring all the festive designs on one page, as well as another sheet adorned with charming Christmas phrases. These printable stickers are perfect for a multitude of purposes, from marking assignments, homework and assessments to spreading seasonal cheer as rewards. Print these on sticker paper and let the celebrations begin. Experience the magic of the season with these charming sticker templates designed to add an extra sprinkle of joy to your Christmas festivities. Grab yours today and spread the holiday spirit in style.

Phrases used in this sticker pack:

1. Great Work!
2. You Rock!
3. Awesome Job!
4. Keep it up!
5. Well Done!
6. Super Star!
7. Fantastic!
8. Terrific!
9. Outstanding!
10. Bravo!
11. Excellent!
12. Thumbs Up!
13. Way to Go!
14. A+ Work!
15. You're Amazing!
16. Top Notch!
17. You're a Star!
18. Good Job!
19. Brilliant!
20. Impressive!
21. You're a Rockstar!
22. Keep Shining!
23. High Five!
24. Perfect!

Christmas Phrases used in this sticker pack:

1. Jingle all the Way!

2. Merry and Bright!

3. You are Magic!

4. Snow Much Fun!

5. You are a Star!

6. So Merry!

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Tis the season of giving and what better way to express your appreciation than with these adorable easy to print gingerbread gift tags for students. These heartwarming gift tags are a charming addition to your holiday celebrations. Perfect for teachers looking to add a sprinkle of cheer & Christmas fun to their students holiday season. Attach these festive tags to an array of treats like playdough, books, crayons, cookies, glow sticks and more. These 10 printable designs are a heartwarming way to spread love and kindness, not only among your students but also colleagues, friends and family. Start spreading the joy today!

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Boost your classroom's festive charm with this beautiful Reindeer Christmas Banner Template pack, a magical addition to your December and Winter holiday season. This printable bunting poster banner features vibrant pennants spelling Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Infuse holiday spirit into your classroom decor—perfect for bulletin boards, doors or hallway displays. The design showcases adorable reindeer faces on a light green background, adorned with tasteful grey, red and white dots. Brighten up your teaching space and celebrate the season with this cheerful and easy-to-use decoration. Transform your classroom into a winter wonderland of joy and creativity.

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Design Santa a new sleigh! Let your students imaginations run wild with this simple but fun Christmas activity!

Do you need a calming yet engaging activity before Christmas break? Do you want a festive bulletin board? Then download these Christmas Mindfulness Coloring Sheets and Activity with Zentangles! These relaxing coloring pages can be used as calm-down strategies or for self-care. Your students will enjoy coloring these various sheets with either Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays written across the top. Stockings, candles, Santa's sack, ornaments, trees, and more, your students will surely enjoy this relaxing activity.

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• For early finishers
• As a bulletin board
• As a holiday gift for friends and loved ones
• As a way to relax and calm down after playtime

➟ Why Zentangles?

• For relaxation
• Relieve stress
• Team building
• Increase attention span
• Increase concentrate
• Make beautiful art!

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• 15 different styled coloring sheets (Christmas tree, stocking, cap, candle, bulb)
• 5 without a saying, 5 with "Happy Holidays," and 5 with "Merry Christmas"
• Terms of Use

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• Winter Holidays Around the World BULLETIN BOARD
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Do you need a calming yet engaging activity before Christmas? This mindfulness coloring page can be used as a calm down strategy or for self-care. Your students will enjoy coloring this reindeer that come with one design in three styles. One with "Merry Christmas," one with "Happy Holidays,", one with "Oh Deer, Christmas is Here," and one with no words.

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• As a bulletin board
• For early finishers
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Do you need a calming yet engaging activity before Christmas? This mindfulness coloring page can be used as a calm down strategy or for self-care. Your students will enjoy coloring this one design that comes in three styles. One with "Meow-y Christmas," one with "Have A Purr-fect Holiday," and one with no words.

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• As a bulletin board
• For early finishers
• As a holiday gift for friends and loved ones
• As a way to relax and calm down after playtime

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No Prep! Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.

"My students enjoy doing something different in Music Class. This is the first time I used a word find. The students were engaged right away. I needed something to use after our Christmas performance. It was perfect and saved me a lot of time." - Bonnie L.

Do you need engaging activities to accompany "The Nutcracker?" Students can search for Nutcracker-themed words in this 15x15 word grid. Eighteen words can be found up, down, or across! Answer key included.

Fifteen Vocabulary Words

• up
• down
• across

Word Search Benefits

• Vocabulary: introduces learners to new words and their meanings, which can help to expand their vocabulary.
• Spelling: teaches the correct spelling of words.
• Visual perception: students scan a grid and identify patterns, which can help to improve their visual perception skills.
• Problem-solving: helps students develop problem-solving skills by challenging them to find words that are hidden in a grid.
• Focus: Word searches can help students focus and concentrate, which can be helpful for other academic tasks.
• Memory: helps improve memory by requiring students to remember the words that they have already found.

Help your students gain a greater understanding of The Nutcracker Suite with this set of listening sheets! The Nutcracker Classical Music Activity Packet provides 268 pages of different activities that will help build a classical music foundation for your students. Its goal is to increase knowledge of The Nutcracker Suite and comprehension of scenes and characters.

See What's Inside

Be sure to check out the preview file above for a closer look into what this activity pack includes. You'll find 17 pages of activity demos, descriptions, and teacher testimonials!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of The Nutcracker Suite
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Music Featured in Each Pack:

Overture • The Christmas Tree • March • Gallop And Dance Of The Parents • The Presents Of Drosselmeyer • Grandfather Dance • Clara And The Nutcracker • Battle with the Mouse King • In The Christmas Tree • Waltz Of The Snowflakes • The Magic Castle On The Mountain Of Sweets • Clara And Prince Charming • Chocolate (Spanish Dance) • Coffee (Arabian Dance) • Tea (Chinese Dance) • Trepak (Russian Dance) • Dance Of The Reed Pipes • Polichinelle (The Clown) • Waltz Of The Flowers • Pas De Deux (3rd Movement contains "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy") • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy • Grand Finale

Nutcracker Listening Activity Sheets (Located in Bonus File Section)

Music Rating Guides - full color/black & white

Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.

Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a pleasant sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.

Nutcracker Listen and Color Activity Sheets (22 pages)

Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to featured music from The Nutcracker. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words. There are no wrong answers! Discuss and display for further engagement.

"This is a fabulous resource! The kids really enjoyed deciding how the music made them feel. It ties well with the curriculum and I will definitely be using it again!" - Stephen G.

The Nutcracker Checkbox Listening Sheets (24 pages)

Emoji Rating Guide (14 emojis to choose from, color and b&w)

Listening Sheets - there are no wrong answers! Students can use the checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more!

The Nutcracker Tracker (1 page)

Students can track their listening progress by coloring a box for each piece! Select a few or listen to all twenty-two!

The Nutcracker Jazz Suite by Duke Ellington (14 pages)

These Nutcracker-themed printable listening sheets offer creative music appreciation! Most performances online of the full suite range from twenty to thirty minutes. Students will recognize some of the most familiar pieces! Great for incorporating jazz into this seasonal favorite.

Nutcracker Fairytale Story (45 pages)

Nutcracker Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a fairy tale theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!

"I don't feel like I do a very good job of teaching dance/music in our Arts Ed strands, so this was a handy resource as a way of guiding my teaching. I was surprised just how into the Nutcracker my students got!" - Nadine

The Nutcracker Story Writing Packet (30 pages)

These story sheets feature The Nutcracker! Compose a Nutcracker-themed story or use these activity pages for seasonal handwriting practice.

The Nutcracker Word Search (1 page)

No Prep! Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.

"My students enjoy doing something different in Music Class. This is the first time I used a word find. The students were engaged right away. I needed something to use after our Christmas performance. It was perfect and saved me a lot of time." - Bonnie

The Nutcracker Performance Journal (1 page)

No Prep! Do you need engaging activities to accompany "The Nutcracker?" Students can note their favorite elements from "The Nutcracker" with this scrapbook-style journal/coloring page! Includes favorite dance, scene, costume, moment, character, and music.

"Great to use with our Nutcracker unit. Thanks." - Deborah

The Nutcracker Music Note Matching Game/Center (24 pages)

Learning to read music can have many benefits for students. These colorful music note-matching cards and posters are easy to set up and fun to use! Note-matching games are a great activity for both individual and group learning. They are easy to set up and can be adapted to different skill levels, making them suitable for learners of all ages.

"This was a fun match-up game for my students! They had a fun time with this for a last day soft start!" - Jean

The Nutcracker Handwriting/Tracing Pack (20 pages)

Do you need fun & engaging handwriting activities for December? These tracing and handwriting practice sheets feature The Nutcracker! Each page has a number to trace and write, with a coloring practice at the bottom. Blank pages (with pictures) are also included for additional practice or story writing.

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The Nutcracker Scene List Performance Handouts (3 pages)

No Prep! Do you need a scene list to accompany "The Nutcracker?" Performances will vary, but this easy-to-use guide includes the scenes found in most productions! The scene list can be used to follow along, given as student handouts, or used as a planning page for your Nutcracker activities/units.

"My students enjoyed learning about the music from Nutcracker." - Leslie

The Nutcracker Bingo Game (38 pages)

Add this Bingo game to your Nutcracker unit or winter sub plans! Students will enjoy racing to find Clara, the Mouse King, Godfather Drosselmeyer, and more! There are also a few festive objects like cupcakes and ornaments. Great for printing on Astrobrights paper!

"My students LOVED playing Nutcracker BINGO. It was a great activity to use after we learned about the history of and read a version of The Nutcracker. They were extremely engaged, and it was a great review of characters and dances from the ballet/story." - Rebecca M.

The Nutcracker Posters (set of 12)

Bring the magic of The Nutcracker to life with these colorful Nutcracker-themed posters for your bulletin boards! Each poster showcases a beloved musical piece from this enchanting ballet, bringing the magic of the stage right into your classroom or homeschool.

From the dreamy Waltz of the Snowflakes to the exhilarating Chinese Dance, these visually stunning posters will transport you to the Land of Sweets. Perfect for music appreciation, dance classes, or simply adding a touch of holiday cheer, these posters are a must-have for any Nutcracker unit study!

Easel Activity

Pair an engaging digital listening board with these musical selections! Students use the highlight tool to choose keyword lists describing their listening experience. An answer box at the bottom allows students to write a brief description of their thoughts and feelings. Using the pen or any design tool provided, students can decorate a scene or upload an image to the frame! Each board features colorful clipart related to the music. As always, there are no wrong answers. Students can choose any combination of descriptors.