5th Grade Christmas, Chanukah, & Kwanzaa Resources

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.

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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.

"Love these!" - Conrady Creations

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.

Celebrate Christmas with this fun bingo activity in Spanish!. Perfect for large groups in your classroom or centers. Add this to your Christmas party with 30 unique Bingo boards for your students!

This activity includes

• 30 color boards
• 30 calling cards

You could also use the calling cards for a matching game, just print 2 copies and play a memory game or go fish.

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This POLAR EXPRESS MATH CENTER is a fun & engaging way to practice MULTIPLICATION FACTS FAMILES! Students will get plenty of practice with multiplication and division facts while creating the fact families that go with each multiplication fact provided. The cards are themed with adorable Polar Express pictures! You'll have 3 differentiated recording sheets to choose from. Perfect for Math Centers or Math Around the Room!

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This opinion writing is a perfect activity for your holiday writing. This is great around Christmas time, but can also be used for any holiday tradition. The students will write about their favorite tradition and why it is their favorite. This gives students practice with stating their opinion and giving 3 reasons why they believe that way. There are 2 graphic organizers included allowing for differentiation for students to write a shorter or longer paper. This activity is a fun way for students to share a little about their holidays and what they enjoy.

What's included?

Included in this download is 2 different graphic organizer, 4 different papers to write their paragraph(s) on, and a page where they have the option to illustrate their favorite tradition.

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Looking for a No-Prep Christmas/Winter Activity with Color and Black/White options? Check out this Let's Build a Snowglobe Craft, Writing and Hands-on-Activity that's perfect for Toddler Age thru 5th Grade. There are **9 Pre-designed Snowglobes **for students to choose or they have the option to create their own with the 100+ Christmas Elements provided.

This Snowglobe quick activity will be great for your December Hallway bulletin boards or to display in the classroom. Students can complete the Christmas Winter craft and then go more in depth with Enhancing their Fine Motor Skills by adding on the Writing Page/Paper that is included. The writing page is open so You or the Student choose the Prompt, Theme or Story. By using the 2 writing pages ( 1 in Color, 1 in Black/White) students Boost their confidence in their writing abilities and also Improve Letter Alignment/Spacing and Formation all while they are having fun.

Have a Toddler or Pre_K-er, this Craft Hands on Activity would be perfect for them to get in the Holiday spirit. Turn this resource into a Felt Board,File Folder or Mat activity for them by adding some Velcro and let them design their own snow globes multiple times over and over.

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2 Blank Snowglobes

• 1 Snowglobe Blank w/Perforated cut line to cut and glue to writing paper
• 1 Snowglobe Blank for Cut/Glue/Paste or Velcro/Felt Board

11 Pages of Perforated Colored Christmas Element Designs

1 Writing Page

2 Pages of Colored Perforated Snowglobe Phrases

Black/White

2 Blank Snowglobes

• 1 Snowglobe Blank w/Perforated cut line to cut and glue to writing paper
• 1 Snowglobe Blank for Cut/Glue/Paste or Velcro/Felt Board

8 Pages of Perforated black/white Christmas Element Designs

1 Writing Page

2 Pages of black/white Perforated Snowglobe Phrases

Resource is Perfect for

• Literacy Stations
• Morning Baskets
• File Folders
• Toddler Mats
• Substitute Folders
• Centers
• Writing a Story
• Early Finishers

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Embark on a festive journey around the globe with this comprehensive set of 9 Christmas Traditions Around the World Reading Comprehension Passages and Multiple Choice Questions. Each passage focuses on unique Christmas traditions in different countries. This educational resource is designed primarily for students in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades, but it can also be beneficial for 5th graders.

The countries featured in these passages include:
Mexico

• Germany
• United States
• Italy
• Japan
• Australia
• South Africa
• England
• Canada

Each passage is accompanied by multiple-choice questions that test the students’ understanding and comprehension of the text. This allows students to engage with the material actively, enhancing their learning experience.

To assist educators, answer keys are included for each passage, making grading a breeze and allowing for quick and efficient feedback.

This set of passages is not only an excellent tool for improving reading comprehension skills but also a fun and informative way to learn about how Christmas is celebrated in different cultures. It’s a perfect resource for the winter holiday season.

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Add a touch of holiday excitement to your classroom with this activity- Christmas Mystery Game! Ideal for use in homeroom, classroom parties, or as a fun brain-boosting break, this game will have students working together to solve clues and uncover the mystery.

Ready-to-Use Ready-to-Print / Printable Black and White Worksheet

What’s Included:

• Christmas Mystery PDF: A festive logic puzzle game that challenges students to think critically and collaborate to solve the mystery.
• Answer Key

Bring holiday magic to your classroom with this Christmas Mystery Game! Download now and watch your students immerse themselves in this joyful, brain-teasing activity!

Can be used in any grade level and any subject, especially math for cryptography lesson, encrypting, decrypting messages.

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• Math Escape Room
• It's a Match (like Spot It / Dobble)
• Christmas Mystery: Crack the Code Worksheet
• Memory Game
• This or That
• OOPS Taboo-Like Game

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Unveil the world of St. Nicholas through this captivating ELA resource, specifically crafted for middle school students. "Discovering St. Nicholas" offers a rich, multifaceted learning experience, designed to enhance key literacy skills while diving into the historical and cultural aspects of this beloved figure.

What’s Inside:

• Five Comprehensive Articles: Explore the intriguing story of St. Nicholas through five meticulously written articles, each employing a different text structure – descriptive, chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution.
• Interactive Comprehension Quizzes: After reading, students can test their understanding with comprehension quizzes. Questions are crafted to reinforce central/main ideas, author's purpose, inferences, summaries, and text-dependent analysis.
• 15-Slide Google Slides Presentation: Kickstart each lesson with our engaging presentation slides, designed to introduce or reinforce each focused skill. Perfect for classroom or remote learning, these slides are interactive and visually appealing.
• Skill Building Focus: This resource hones vital ELA skills such as understanding text structures, pinpointing author’s purpose, making inferences, summarizing text, and answering text-dependent questions.
• Annotation and Interactive Reading: Encourage students to engage actively with the text through annotation, fostering a deeper understanding and critical thinking.

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• Boost Literacy Skills: Strengthen reading comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking abilities.
• Cultural Insight: Dive into the historical and cultural significance of St. Nicholas, enriching students' global understanding.
• Engage and Inspire: The intriguing content about St. Nicholas keeps students interested and motivated to learn.
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Transform your ELA sessions into an exciting exploration of St. Nicholas and his world. "Discovering St. Nicholas" is not just an educational journey; it's a gateway to mastering essential literacy skills while uncovering the layers of a fascinating historical figure. Add this invaluable resource to your teaching toolkit today and watch as your students' comprehension and analytical skills soar!

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Hot Cocoa Fun with Fractions: A Matching Meltdown!

Bring some winter warmth and a sprinkle of math practice to your classroom with this engaging equivalent fractions activity!

Cut and glue the equivalent marshmallow in the correct cocoa mug!

Is there a better way to practice equivalent fractions in winter?

It's the Merry Month and More!

What's Included:

• Cocoa Companions: Four printable sheets - mugs of cocoa
• Marshmallow Mania: Separate sheets with marshmallows
• Matching Meltdown: An answer key to ensure students are pairing the correct cocoa mugs with their equivalent marshmallow scoops.

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This bundle has 23 projects that are highly engaging, cross-curricular, and have lots of bonuses - National Arts Standards & TEKS, literacy & cross-curricular connections & project & material variations. This is what I call a Now & Later bundle - plenty of projects for now to get you to the holiday break and more for after winter break. The sub plan & holiday ornaments include multiple one day projects for all of those unexpected schedule changes that occur this time of year. 

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Grab these Christmas Word Problem Task Cards to keep your students engaged during the holiday season and practicing their multiplication and division facts!

Topics Covered

• Multiplication and Division
• Word Problems
• Real-World Math Applications

Included

• 12 Task Cards
• Student Recording Sheet
• Answer Key

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Engage students in winter math activities with this set of holiday-themed task cards for solving math word problems. 24 task cards to practice solving multiplication and division story problems available in digital and print options. 

Students will solve one-step multiplication & division story problems within 100 and determine if they need to multiply or divide to find their answer. (4 CHALLENGE problems with multi-steps). I purposely mixed up the multiplication and division math word problems on these task cards as the objective for students is to identify the correct operation. 

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➜ Do your students struggle to choose the correct operation when solving math story problems?

Solving word problems can be very challenging for students. These task cards provide real-world examples to practice and reinforce solving multiplication and division story problems. Perfect for math centers, intervention, distance learning, independent practice, or small group lessons.

➜ Are you looking for a holiday math activity that is rigorous and based on standards? 

These holiday-themed multiplication and division task cards are a fun way to get students in the holiday spirit but still focus on a critical math skill. Choose to use these for math centers or play a class game of Scoot before Winter break.

➜ Are you tired of coming up with story problems on your own?

Thinking of story problem questions on your own can take forever. SAVE TIME and ENERGY with these ready-to-go story problem task cards that provide students with real-world examples to practice and reinforce solving multiplication and division story problems. 

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24 Math Word Problem Task Cards available in the following formats:

⭐ Short answer task cards

⭐ Multiple-choice task cards

⭐ Color printing

⭐ Black & White printing

⭐ Digital Task cards for Google Slides 

⭐ Self-grading Google Form Digital Task cards 

⭐ Easel Activity

⭐ Answer Keys

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What teacher’s like you are saying…

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kristine D. says, ❝Absolutely adorable task cards! My students were so excited to solve the word problems because of the engaging theme!❞

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Julie M. says, ❝Used with an intervention group. I liked that division and multiplication skills were mixed. We had a lot of discussion about how to solve each problem.❞

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sandra T. says, ❝We have to put something on Canvas for our students to complete during rotations.  I love the graphics and the themed word problems for the winter.”❞

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Who?

Use these multiplication and division task cards with your third- and fourth-grade students. Fifth-grade students who need additional support could also benefit from these task cards. 

Students will practice:

• Reasoning to find the unknown quantity through multiplication or division 
• Solving multiplication and division word problems within 100
• Identifying the known and unknown quantities in the problem

An excellent resource for your upper elementary students to use during math centers! 

Common core aligned to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED:

★ 20 Short Answer Holiday-themed Task Cards ☃

• Students solve one-step multiplication and division story problems. 

★ 20 Multiple Choice Holiday-themed Task Cards☃

• Students choose between 4 answer choices
• Answer choices include the incorrect operation as an answer choice. 

★ 4 Challenge Task Cards (Short answer & Multiple Choice):

• Advanced multi-step math word problems include all four operations for students to practice solving more complex problems.

★ 2 Sets of Digital Task Cards Google Slides

• Digital Short Answer Task Cards- editable text box for students to type answers directly onto the slide
• Digital Multiple Choice Task Cards- draggable pieces for students to box the correct answer and cross out the incorrect choices

★ 2 Self-grading Google Forms

➞ Short Answer Self-grading Google Form

• Question 1: Students choose the correct operation 
• Question 2: students type in the answer.

➞Multiple Choice Self-grading Google Form

• SAVE TIME with NO PREP and NO grading! 
• Provide students with immediate feedback
• The answer key is already input into the form for you
• Effortlessly collect data on student performance. 

Ways to use Self-Grading Google Form

• Students can use printable task cards during centers and record answers on the record sheet. Next, students input their answers into the Google form to receive immediate feedback.
• Students can complete task cards directly in Google form with a task card image uploaded for each question.
• Formative assessment
• Choose to add, delete, or chunk questions over multiple days and use the Google form as an exit ticket. 

★ Student Recording Sheets in multiple formats

• Blank record sheet with numbers only
• Fill in the record sheet with word problem labels (scaffolding option)
• Spot in the corner to circle the operation used

★ Answer Key

• Formatted on the record sheet
• Included in Google forms

★ Easel Activity

• Self-checking multiple-choice task cards
• Short answer task cards with a text box for the answer

❄❅❆❄❅❆❄ Task cards have holiday and winter-themed math story problem questions with some questions about Christmas and Hanukah for December & January. 

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Check out similar task cards in additional levels:⤵

❄ Multi-digit multiplication and division Story Problem Task Cards

❄ Multiplicative Comparison Story Problem Task Cards

❄ Division Interpret the Remainder Story Problem Task Cards

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WAYS TO USE TASK CARDS in your classroom: Ideas for fun holiday math activities and other ways to engage students before Winter break

• Play SCOOT- Place each card on a desk and give students the recording sheet. Students will scoot between stations as they solve problems. 

• Set up a scavenger hunt- place cards around the room as students do a gallery walk and work on solving problems in pairs or independently

• Four Corners for multiple choice- Determine which corner of the room will represent answers A, B, C, and D: display a digital version of the Task Card, give students thinking time, then students go to the corner of the answer they choose.

• Morning work, warm up, bell ringer- display task card digitally

• Small group guided practice- easily differentiate and scaffold in small math groups

• Mini lessons- guide and model how to solve word problems for students

• Independent practice during math rotations or math centers

• Partner work during math rotations or math centers

• Exit ticket or check for understanding using Google Forms

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HOW TO UTILIZE DIGITAL Task Cards?

• Project task cards on the whiteboard using the Google slides version 
• Students complete task cards directly in Google Form (use as a checkpoint, assessment, check for understanding)- super easy NO PREP paperless option
• Students complete task cards in Google slides or using the physical task cards, record answers on the record sheet, and then transfer answers to Google form.

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☃I hope your students love these engaging winter-themed word problem task cards to practice solving multiplication and division story problems!

Create and display the TRUE meaning of Christmas! Do you need an Advent or Christmas craft for your kids? This simple and fun Bible-based wreath craft will teach young learners the Biblical story of the first Christmas/ Nativity through pictures and sweet and short summaries of the events of The Birth of Jesus Christ. Put them in order and decorate to create a lovely little wreath!

This is the PERFECT Advent/ Christmas resource for:

• Sunday School Lesson

• Homeschool Christmas Activity

• Christian School Bible Lesson

• Children's Church Lesson

This high-interest resource can also be used for a festive Christmas decoration for your classroom/school. You could even make a Christmas bulletin board out of the creations!

Grab a paper plate, some scissors, glue and all the printable images from the resource to create a cute and meaningful paper wreath craft for young learners and beyond!

Thank you and HAPPY TEACHING!!!

(Materials are Included in Color and B&W)

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Looking for a more Christ centered Christmas ideas?

I have fun and meaningful Christmas Curriculum for littles- each with a teacher lesson book, mini book, craft, hands on activity or game and songs :)

HERE-Christmas Curriculum

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I hope this resource is a wonderful addition to your Bible lessons and that it inspires you and your children!

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I have many more Bible Lessons you may want to check out! Here is a list and links to some of my best selling & most loved Bible Lessons!

The Pumpkin Patch Parable: Shine Your Light for Jesus

The Holy Trinity

Days of Creation

I am Wonderfully Made

God is Love

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Christmas Think Outside the Box Drawing Worksheet for Elementary

Unleash your students' creativity this holiday season with the "Christmas Think Outside the Box Drawing Worksheet"! This 25-page PDF file provides an imaginative activity where kids are prompted to transform simple shapes into festive masterpieces. Whether it's a star that turns into a snowman or a tree shape that becomes a cozy holiday scene, students will draw their vision and write a story to bring it to life.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Boosts Creativity: Encourages out-of-the-box thinking and imaginative storytelling.
• Standards-Aligned: Supports Common Core State Standards for Writing and Visual Arts, helping students enhance their descriptive writing and narrative skills.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for literacy centers, art time, holiday-themed lessons, or as an engaging activity during winter breaks.

What’s Included:

• 25 pages of unique drawing prompts in a ready-to-print PDF file.
• Ample space for students to draw and write their stories.

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Give your students a delightful opportunity to combine art and storytelling while celebrating the Christmas season!

Unwrap the Magic of Christmas with 'The Locked Gifts' - a Spectacular 3-Phase Printable Escape Room Adventure for Kids!

Enter a whimsical world where mischievous Jack Frost has hidden the key to the treasure trove of presents, and only the bravest adventurers can uncover its secrets. Packed with over 20 delightful games and activities, this Christmas-themed escape room is an epic journey through puzzles, riddles, and challenges that will ignite young minds and spark holiday joy.

Guide your young sleuths through the enchanting phases, where each task unravels a piece of the mystical poem, revealing the location and the secret to unlock the magical presents. It's an immersive experience crafted for laughter, teamwork, and the sheer delight of discovery.

Perfect for festive gatherings or family fun, 'The Locked Gifts' brings together the thrill of an escape room with the warmth of Christmas cheer. Delight in the joyous challenge of cracking codes, solving puzzles, and ultimately unlocking the door to a world filled with holiday wonder.

Printable and ready for instant adventure, this escape room promises hours of entertainment, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills while making cherished holiday memories. Embrace the spirit of the season with 'The Locked Gifts' - where the quest for joy begins!

Escape Room Features:

A satisfying three-phase escape room that can be played in one or multiple sittings

Stunning printables to bring the warm Christmas feeling alive

Varying levels of activity to encourage teamwork for kids 7-10

What's Included:

A GameMaster's Comprehensive Manual and Solution Guidebook

Over 20 beautifully designed ingenious games and activities

Full-color & black-and-white options

Included Activities:

Jigsaw Puzzles

Alphabet, image, and number ciphers for decoding

iSpy

Hidden Objects

Alphabet Sudoku

Mazes

Reading Comprehension via a funny newspaper article

Object counting

Sound it Out and letter pairs activities (phonics)

Memory cards

Find and create the pattern

Color-by-Number

Dot-to-Dot drawings

Logic puzzle

Reading backwards

Reading a poem

Perfect For:

Christmas morning

Kid's party games

Puzzle lovers

Family gatherings

Educational learning

Family game nights

Team-building activities

Escape room enthusiasts

Benefits and Learning Outcomes:

Enhances critical thinking and problem solving

Encourages teamwork and cooperation

Brings Christmas alive via an immersive experience

Sparks creativity and imagination

Provides hours of fun (and with lamination can be reused!)

Why Choose this Escape Room:

Unique storyline and game format

More activities, games, and puzzles than other escape rooms

The three-phase format allows you to choose the length of the game

What do you need to prep in this kit?

Print the full-color or black-and-white version

(Lamination recommended, but not required)

Cut out 3 lock and key cards, 3 chunky puzzles (easy lines), and the memory cards. Place in envelopes and seal with the provided stamp seal.

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⛄️ Merry Christmas and Good Luck!

A fun social studies and geography activity for your students to learn about Christmas traditions and cultures around the world. Appropriate for all ages, from middle school through high school. This can be used in all social studies classes and makes a great holiday & winter break activity. Not only will students have fun with this Christmas geography activity, but they will be learning. Every moment is a teaching moment**.**

Students will work in collaborative groups. Each team will need a whiteboard to write their answers on. Each "Hint" slide includes five hints, one displayed at a time until all hints are presented. Each team will be given 10 seconds to write their answer on answer on the board. When the teacher says, "Jingle bells." All teams show their answers. Each team that guesses the correct answer will receive a token.

Note: A map for each team may be of some help. Have fun! I know your students will. For middle school and high school.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Students will be assigned a team.
• As the hints appear on each slide, teammates will determine what country to which the hints are referring.
• You will write your answer on your whiteboard.
• Once all 5 hints are presented, you will have 10 seconds to write the name of the country on your whiteboard.
• The instructor will say “Jingle Bells,” communicating that you may show your answer.
• Each team that gets the answer correct will receive a token.
• At the end of the trivia game, the team that has the most tokens wins!

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Similar Resources & Skills:

✧ Geography Christmas Resources

✧ Other Fun Seasonal Activities

✧ Seasonal Year Around Puzzle Pack

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These fun science experiments are great for any time of year but can make for a super, merry time around the holidays!

• Are you looking for a science activity that is perfect for the holidays? Students will be actively engaged while learning about the concepts of float and sink and/ or absorbency.
• This resource comes with two experiments that require simple materials:

cookies, milk (or water), clear containers, and a pan balances or small scales for
weighing food.

• There is a suggested book for lower elementary and upper elementary. These books can also be found on Youtube, and a link is provided.
• Check out our preview to see if this resource is right for your students.

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It's Christmas time in the city! Let's celebrate Christmas with so much fun.

This freebie will allow you to play charades with your students, your kiddos, or even your family. Have fun revisiting this classic game with a twist.

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World History Ultimate Bundle! Yearlong Activities, Worksheets, Lessons, Games & Projects for Your Classroom

Bring world history to life and save time with this ultimate yearlong bundle! This comprehensive collection includes over 125 engaging activities covering major historical periods, from Prehistory, Ancient Civilizations, and the Middle Ages to World War II and the 21st Century. Designed for middle school, high school, and homeschool students, this bundle provides an extensive range of resources to enhance your world history curriculum, making history interactive, fun, and memorable.

What’s Included:

• Reading Comprehension Worksheets: This is a new product line, currently covering key historical periods from Prehistory to Ancient Greece, with more added throughout the year!
• Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical events and figures with guided questions and in-depth analysis.
• Worksheets & Notes: Perfect for classwork, homework, and review.
• Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deep dives into specific historical topics, fostering critical thinking.
• Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Fun ways to reinforce vocabulary and key historical concepts.
• Classroom Games: Make history fun with interactive activities that engage all learners.
• Teacher Guides & Answer Keys: Detailed guides, rubrics, and answer keys for easy lesson planning and grading.

This Bundle is Ideal For:

• New teachers building a robust collection of classroom activities.
• Experienced teachers seeking fresh, creative resources.
• Homeschool families wanting structured, engaging lessons.

Stay tuned for even more resources added throughout the year as the reading comprehension series continues to expand. Check out the previews to see how these activities can enrich your classroom today!