$5 - $10 4th Grade Christmas, Chanukah, & Kwanzaa Projects (by date, oldest first)

Who wouldn't want to be on Santa's Reindeer Team? This fun and simple craft and writing activity allows students to write what they have learned (or made up) about their reindeer and what awesome features it has. In a job application, they express their reasons for wanting to be on Santa's Team! Add the cute reindeer faces, and this craft is one that you and your students will love!

The craft is simple! No prep! The students just color, cut, and paste (and its all on one page)!

Includes:

TEAM SANTA bulletin board headers with holly leaves and berries for decoration

One page, no prep reindeer craft

Writing page with different line options.

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-Leslie

Bring holiday excitement to your students' persuasive writing skills with this Christmas activity!

With a graphic organizer, anchor chart, and exciting writing assignment, your students will have everything they need to convince Santa to hire them as his very own elf! Say goodbye to boring lesson plans and hello to festive fun in the classroom. Don't miss out on this opportunity to bring holiday cheer into your teaching and watch your students' creativity soar. Get your hands on this must-have Christmas activity today!

This Activity Includes:

1. Persuasive Writing Anchor Chart – OREO Persuasive Paragraph Writing (Christmas Cookie Theme)

2. Oreo Graphic Organizer/Interactive Notebook Flipable / Foldable pieces. This single page can be used inmultiple ways- for instruction with an interactive notebook, or as a graphic organizer to match the anchor chart. Great for all year!

3. Graphic Organizer to help students organize a 5 -7 sentence persuasive paragraph. This organizer can be the first building block in writing more complicated, detailed persuasive pieces of writing. Great for all year!

4. Graphic Organizer for a 5 paragraph persuasive writing piece for more advanced writers. This is great for classroom differentiation. Both organizers look similar, but one offers more challenge to proficient writers.

5. Elf Job Application- Begin writing persuasive sentences with strong, descriptive language.

6. Personal Interest Inventory to help students recognize their talents and areas of strength to add information and to their persuasive writing.

7. Elf Letter of Interest (2 versions)– Use the graphic organizers above to write a letter to Santa that will convince him to hire you as an elf! Two versions for differentiation.

8. Persuasive writing sentence starters- Sentence starter ideas for all elements of OREO writing. This piece is good for year-round use.

9. Editing Check List

10. Elf Writing Rubric (2 versions)- one ready-to-print version plus an editable version so you can change the emphasis of the writing.

11. 3 different Help Wanted style posters for bulletin board display.

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Enjoy this Christmas Activity from Kile's Classroom and be sure to check out the other holiday activities!

• Science of Reading Small Group Comprehension & Vocabulary Lesson Christmas
• Complete Following Directions Bundle for All Seasons.
• Christmas Party Planning- Decimal Math Fun.

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Persuasive Writing and Decimal Math Christmas Bundle

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Math- Operations with Decimals Christmas Party Planning

This set includes 3 differentiated levels of decimals operations practice to meet the need of all your students!

Writing- Persuasive Writing Elf Job Application

This fun writing activity includes the graphic organizers, job application, and fun bulletin board display. Your students will love writing with this fun activity!

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Be sure to check out the other holiday activities!

Complete Following Directions Bundle for All Seasons.

Hire an Elf Persuasive Writing Activity.

Christmas Party Planning- Decimal Math Fun.

Introduce young learners to global holiday traditions with this comprehensive Holidays Around the World Crafts Winter Bundle for PreK - K! This engaging set of activities celebrates winter holidays with vibrant, hands-on crafts, including the Christmas Basket Craft for 1st - 4th graders, where students can decorate and assemble their festive baskets. The bundle also includes Craft & Activity Coloring pages, bringing joy and creativity to each holiday craft.

Celebrate Kwanzaa with a special Kwanzaa Wreath Craft and meaningful Kwanzaa Activities that introduce students to the principles and symbols of this holiday in a fun, interactive way. For Christmas, students can create a cheerful Christmas Wreath Craft adorned with holiday colors and shapes, helping them connect with the festive season. Plus, they’ll love the Winter Wreath Craft, which captures the beauty of the season with snowflakes, greenery, and winter-themed decorations.

This bundle is ideal for teachers looking to blend cultural education with creativity, introducing young children to diverse traditions from around the world. Perfect for winter celebrations, this set encourages artistic expression, cultural appreciation, and hands-on learning that students will remember throughout the season!

What's Included:

• PDF

• 10+ pages

• Size: 11 x 8.5 in.

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Kwanzaa Kinara Coloring Pages - A Creative Celebration of Heritage

Kwanzaa Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions

This Bundle includes the following:

Embark on a vibrant exploration of Kwanzaa with our specially curated activities designed to engage and enlighten young learners. Geared towards elementary school students, specifically grades 1 to 4, these activities aim to foster a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of Kwanzaa in an age-appropriate and enjoyable manner.

Activity 1: Kwanzaa Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions

Activity 2: Kwanzaa Vocabulary Match-Up

Activity 3: Kwanzaa Story Creation

The Kwanzaa Wreath Craft is a vibrant and meaningful DIY project that beautifully captures the spirit of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African heritage and culture. This festive wreath serves as a unique and symbolic decoration.

Embark on a joyful journey of creativity and cultural exploration with our Kwanzaa Kinara Coloring Pages. This collection is thoughtfully designed to engage children in the celebration of Kwanzaa, offering a delightful and educational coloring experience centered around the traditional Kinara candleholder.

These coloring pages are more than just a creative outlet; they provide a hands-on learning experience. As young artists bring the Kinara to life with their favorite colors, they absorb the significance of each candle

What's Included:

• PDF
• 17 Pages

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Be sure to check these Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving products:

Thanksgiving PreK letter Tracing worksheets and activities | Turkey coloring

Turkey Coloring Sheet - Thanksgiving Activities Preschool

Native American Heritage Month Poster, Native American Classroom Decor
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation bulletin board -Orange Shirt Day decor
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Posters -Orange Shirt Day decoration

Native American Dream Catcher Crafts | Native American Crafts

Native American Reading Comprehension Crazy Horse Reading Comprehension Passage

Native American Reading Comprehension | Geronimo Reading Comprehension Passage

Native American Heritage Month | Sacagawea Reading Comprehension passage

Native American Tatanka Iyotake (Sitting Bull) Reading Comprehension passage

Native American Heritage Month Tecumseh Reading Comprehension passage

Native American Heritage Month Bulletin board | Posters | Dream Catcher Craft

Kwanzaa Kinara Coloring Pages - A Creative Celebration of Heritage

Kwanzaa Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions

As a delightful addition to our Writing Prompts for Gingerbread Houses, we've included a special collaborative art piece to foster teamwork and create a stunning mural of a gingerbread house! Each student receives a designated section of the mural, and when combined, these individual masterpieces come together to form a festive and charming scene.

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 flo

Collaborative Mural:

1. Distributed Sections: The gingerbread house mural is divided into manageable sections, ensuring that every student has a unique part to color and personalize.
2. Collaborative Spirit: Encourage students to collaborate, discuss, and plan their coloring choices with their peers to ensure a cohesive and visually appealing final mural.
3. Creative Freedom: While following an overall theme, each student has the creative freedom to add their personal touch to their assigned section.
4. Assembly and Display: Once all sections are completed, assemble the individual pieces to unveil the collaborative gingerbread house mural.

Classroom Decoration: The completed gingerbread house mural can be displayed as a festive decoration, spreading holiday cheer and showcasing the collective talents of the entire class.

Immerse your students in the joy of collaborative art and writing with our Writing Prompts for Gingerbread Houses, where individual creativity merges to build a magical collective masterpiece!

Combining a collaborative art project with the how-to writing adventure can enhance the overall experience and engage students in a multi-sensory creative activity.

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.

Collaborative Art Project- Each student will color one square to create a colorful Gingerbread Man mural

This integrated approach allows participants to not only develop their individual writing and artistic skills but also to experience the power of collaboration and storytelling as a collective activity.