8th Grade Christmas, Chanukah, & Kwanzaa Internet Activities (by date, oldest first)

Three short activities with a Winter Holiday theme that your middle school students will love! Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are covered in a WebQuest / Internet Scavenger Hunt that help students understand the traditions of the different holidays.

There's also two activities that don't require computers: a word search puzzle with a Winter Holiday theme and a fun "How Many Words Can You Make?" activity that is great to play as a competition with teams.

Created for middle school, these lessons will work for upper elementary as well. Each lesson takes approximately one (50 minute) class period.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Fun Facts about the Winter Holidays WebQuest Activity

• Fun Facts about the Winter Holidays WebQuest Answer Key

• Word Search Puzzle – the Winter Holidays Vocabulary

• Word Search Puzzle – the Winter Holidays Vocabulary Answer Key

• How Many Words Can You Make Puzzle – Winter Holidays

• How Many Words Can You Make Puzzle – Winter Holidays Answer Key

Related Products
⭐ Winter Holiday Cards: Video, eCard & Paper Projects
⭐ Winter Holiday Pixel Art in Microsoft Excel

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Three great Winter Holiday Lessons (each is also sold separately):

LESSON #1 Winter Holiday Christmas Cards - Video, eCards & Paper

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The Winter Holiday Greeting Card Unit gives teachers and students three fun options to choose from to create a holiday project to share. Tutorials and projects are included for:

• Video eCard utilizing Kizoa (www.kizoa.com)

• Animated greeting card utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint

• Printable paper card, designed in Microsoft Word

Kizoa is a free Web 2.0 tool which allows students to create and edit videos online, as well as create ecards, photo collages, and edit photos. They can then share their finished product online or by saving it to their computer. No download is required to use the product, making it easy for teachers who are not able to download software on classroom computers to still give their students a choice in learning. The quick start tutorial included with the lesson is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations. General project instructions and expectations, along with a grading rubric are also included.

They can also utilize Microsoft PowerPoint to create an animated greeting card. A complete, step-by-step instruction guide is included, along with the project expectations and rubric.

The third option is a more traditional paper card, created in Microsoft Word. A complete, step-by-step instruction guide is included, along with the project expectations and rubric.

Choose one for your students or let them choose! This is a great activity for that week before Winter Break

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Quick Getting Started Guide: Kizoa Tutorial for Students

• Video eCard Project Expectations & Rubric for Kizoa

• Animated eCard in Microsoft PowerPoint: Step-by-Step tutorial

• Animated eCard in Microsoft PowerPoint Project Expectations & Rubric

• Winter Holiday Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Step-by-Step tutorial

• Winter Holiday Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Student Expectations & Rubric

LESSON #2 - Winter Holiday WebQuest & Puzzles

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Three short activities with a Winter Holiday theme that your middle school students will love! Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are covered in a WebQuest / Internet Scavenger Hunt that help students understand the traditions of the different holidays.

There's also two activities that don't require computers: a word search puzzle with a Winter Holiday theme and a fun "How Many Words Can You Make?" activity that is great to play as a competition with teams.

Created for middle school, these lessons will work for upper elementary as well. Each lesson takes approximately one (50 minute) class period.

Files Included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Fun Facts about the Winter Holidays WebQuest Activity

• Fun Facts about the Winter Holidays WebQuest Answer Key

• Word Search Puzzle – the Winter Holidays Vocabulary

• Word Search Puzzle – the Winter Holidays Vocabulary Answer Key

• How Many Words Can You Make Puzzle – Winter Holidays

• How Many Words Can You Make Puzzle – Winter Holidays Answer Key

LESSON 3: Winter Holiday Pixel Art in MS Excel or Google Sheets

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Need a fun way to introduce Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to upper elementary or middle school students? This great lesson lets students learn the basics of Microsoft Excel (or Google Sheets) as they create pixel art using the program. First, they'll create a quick pixel art from a given example and then they'll create their own! These are also fun lessons to use if you just need something for a one day lesson.

I've used this with 7th and 8th graders who used their free time to create even more art! I hope your students have as much fun as mine did learning Excel or Google Sheets!

Files Included

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Introduction to Pixel Art Lesson (Microsoft Excel project) with tutorial

• Introduction to Pixel Art Lesson (Google Sheets project) with tutorial

• Legends and Sample Pictures for 6 Additional Pictures

• Full Excel (2016) editable files for all pixel art projects (note: these can be opened in Google Sheets too)

Includes instructions and samples for these pixel art designs:

Example Pictures and Legends

Easy Picture 1: Christmas Package

Easy Picture 2: Stocking

Easy Picture 3: Menorah

Additional Pictures and Legends

Picture 1: Candy Cane

Picture 2: Christmas Packages 2

Picture 3: Christmas Stocking

Picture 4: Wreath

Picture 5: Christmas Tree

Picture 6: Gingerbread Man

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The Winter Holiday Greeting Card Unit gives teachers and students three fun options to choose from to create a holiday project to share. Tutorials and projects are included for:

• Video eCard utilizing Kizoa (www.kizoa.com)

• Animated greeting card utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint

• Printable paper card, designed in Microsoft Word

Kizoa is a free Web 2.0 tool which allows students to create and edit videos online, as well as create ecards, photo collages, and edit photos. They can then share their finished product online or by saving it to their computer. No download is required to use the product, making it easy for teachers who are not able to download software on classroom computers to still give their students a choice in learning. The quick start tutorial included with the lesson is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations. General project instructions and expectations, along with a grading rubric are also included.

They can also utilize Microsoft PowerPoint to create an animated greeting card. A complete, step-by-step instruction guide is included, along with the project expectations and rubric.

The third option is a more traditional paper card, created in Microsoft Word. A complete, step-by-step instruction guide is included, along with the project expectations and rubric.

Choose one for your students or let them choose! This is a great activity for that week before Winter Break

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Quick Getting Started Guide: Kizoa Tutorial for Students

• Video eCard Project Expectations & Rubric for Kizoa

• Animated eCard in Microsoft PowerPoint: Step-by-Step tutorial

• Animated eCard in Microsoft PowerPoint Project Expectations & Rubric

• Winter Holiday Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Step-by-Step tutorial

• Winter Holiday Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Student Expectations & Rubric

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This is a fun seasonal Christmas and Winter Holiday geography activity that students will find engaging and fun!

This is a great lesson for the week before Winter/Holiday Break. Students will take a Christmas journey around the world! If you need an activity for 1-2 days, this lesson is easy to modify to the time limitations you may have. Not only will they have fun, but they will be learning to work together to complete the tasks! Every moment is a teaching moment.

Please take time to review the video of the product.

This lesson takes students on a journey using Journey Cards to cities and towns around the world that have Christmas names. Students will work in teams and will use Google Earth Online to explore each location on the Journey Cards as well as practice plotting the absolute location of each location. Students will look at the location, the physical characteristics, and fun facts. Every moment is a teaching moment, even those days before the holiday break.

OBJECTIVES:

(1) The learner will plot the coordinates of towns with Christmas names on a coordinate plot map using latitude and longitude (Absolute Location).

(2) The learner will explore cities and towns around the world with Christmas and winter-themed names using Google Earth.
(3) The learner will identify the continent, hemisphere, physical features, and interesting physical or cultural facts related to each city or town.
(3) The learner will evaluate and compare the towns and cities' location, environment, and living conditions to determine where they would most and less likely live.

MATERIALS:

• Student Christmas Cities & Towns
• Student Instructions
• Student Map to locate the coordinates (Latitude & Longitude Points) of cities & towns + Answer Sheet
• Christmas Cities & Town Google Earth Activity Journey Cards. (16 Cards)
• Christmas Assignment Teams Cards to divide students into groups.
• Map (Teacher Answer Sheet)
• Exit Cards

INCLUDES:

• Detailed Teacher-Guided Instructions
• Introduction Activity
• Procedure Instructions + Materials (Group Activity Pack)
• Closure + Materials

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Looking for an exciting and intriguing way to introduce Christmas traditions around the world? This is a fun geography mini-lesson (60 minutes) that will get your students excited about learning and about the season itself. It will open their eyes to various cultures and religions around the world. Make every moment a teaching moment.

Includes an activity where students get to use digital scanners on their iPad or phones to explore the history behind the Christmas pickle. Alternative: If you don't have a digital classroom, you may choose to print off the article and duplicate it. However, students will need access to computers to complete the second group cooperative activity.

This fun lesson allows students to experience hunting for Christmas pickles and receive a present. This is a great way to distribute gifts to your students before the holiday season.

Lesson Includes and or requires:

• Reproducible pickles (Five per sheet) Number each pickle. (Included)

• Student Activity 1: What Do Pickles Have to Do With Christmas? (Included)

• Wrapped gifts to give for the number of pickles the instructor hides throughout the room— you may either hide only five or 1 for each student. Each gift needs to be numbered. (Teacher made)

• Student Research Activity: Ornament reproducible (Included)

• iPads, or phones with QR scanners**,** or if you do not have the option of QR technology for each student, print out the story of

• The Christmas Pickle.

• Technology: Computers, iPads, or iPhones

• Cut out a human-size Christmas tree out of green butcher paper.

• Tape on the wall.

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Let your students practice while having fun with this engaging no-prep, Christmas-themed, and self-checking Cartesian Plane activity. Students will practice writing ordered pairs for 20 points on the coordinate plane with this fun digital activity using Google Sheets. I used it as a sub-plan in eighth grade and the kids loved it. As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

It’s a great way to introduce additional problems for
· Test review and prep

· Additional materials for remediation

· Individual and whole class assignments

· Lesson plan activity for substitute teachers

Solutions are included for your convenience.

Suitable for IB MYP Middle Years Programme.

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Let your students practice while having fun with this engaging no-prep, Christmas-themed, and self-checking Cartesian Plane activity. Students will practice writing ordered pairs for 20 points on the coordinate plane with this fun digital activity using Google Sheets. I used it as a sub-plan in eighth grade and the kids loved it. As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

It’s a great way to introduce additional problems for
· Test review and prep

· Additional materials for remediation

· Individual and whole class assignments

· Lesson plan activity for substitute teachers

Solutions are included for your convenience.

Suitable for IB MYP Middle Years Programme.

Did you know...

• You can earn credits for future TeachShare purchases by leaving feedback on resources you purchase?
• Your satisfaction is my #1 priority! If you encounter any issues with this resource, please contact me so I can resolve any concerns. I proofread carefully and strive to provide you with quality resources, but occasionally one gets by!

Please feel free to contact me anytime!

Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com

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Engage your 7th-10th grade students with this no-prep, self-checking digital activity!

Finding Slope from a Graph Pixel Art allows students to practice finding slope from a graph while revealing a fun mystery picture.

Perfect for:

• practicing,
• homework,
• reviewing material,
• an emergency substitute lesson plan!

This digital activity is designed to help students analyze a graph and determine the slope of a given line.

With 20 questions to solve, students will progressively reveal a mystery picture as they correctly answer each question.

This resource is suitable for students in grades 7-10 and can be used in a variety of ways, from individual practice to whole-class engagement.

Why do you need it:

- No-prep and self-checking, saving you time and effort in grading.

- Engages students with a fun and interactive activity.

- Provides ample practice for students to reinforce their understanding of finding slope from a graph.

- Can be implemented in various settings, including in-class practice, homework assignments, reviewing material, or as an emergency substitute lesson plan.

Instructions:

1. Share the the link to the digital activity with your students.

2. Students will analyze the graphs provided and calculate the slope of each line.

3. As students answer each question correctly, they will reveal portions of a mystery picture.

This activity is designed to work on laptops, tablets, or smartphones, making it accessible to any of your learners and students!

Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

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Let your students practice while having fun with this engaging no-prep, Christmas-themed, and self-checking unit rate activity. Students will solve 20 unit rates problems using Google Sheets. I used it as a sub-plan in seventh grade and the kids loved it. As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

Solutions are included for your convenience.

Suitable for IB MYP Middle Years Programme.

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Let your 5th and 6th-grade students practice while having fun with this winter themed, engaging, no-prep, and self-checking plotting points on the coordinate plane mystery picture activity.

This pixel art activity will be a great way to review your lesson.

Students will plot (drag and drop) 20 points, ordered pairs (all four quadrants).

As they correctly plot each point, a mystery picture will be revealed.

Perfect for:

• practicing,
• homework,
• reviewing material,
• an emergency substitute lesson plan!

Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

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Let your 5th and 6th-grade students practice while having fun with this winter themed, engaging, no-prep, and self-checking plotting points on the coordinate plane mystery picture activity.

This pixel art activity will be a great way to review your lesson.

Students will plot (drag and drop) 20 points, ordered pairs (all four quadrants).

As they correctly plot each point, a mystery picture will be revealed.

Perfect for:

• practicing,
• homework,
• reviewing material,
• an emergency substitute lesson plan!

Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

Did you know...

• You can earn credits for future TeachShare purchases by leaving feedback on resources you purchase
• Your satisfaction is my #1 priority! If you encounter any issues with this resource, please contact me so I can resolve any concerns. I proofread carefully and strive to provide you with quality resources, but occasionally one gets by!

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Let your 6th-grade students practice while having fun with this engaging, no-prep, and self-checking order of operations mystery picture activity.

This pixel art activity will be a great way to review your lesson.

Students will solve 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

It includes 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

All answers are positive integers.

Perfect for:

• practicing,
• homework,
• reviewing material,
• an emergency substitute lesson plan!

Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

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Let your students practice while having fun with this engaging, no-prep, and self-checking constant of proportionality mystery picture activity.

This pixel art activity will be a great way to review your lesson.

Students will calculate the constant of proportionality k from 20 different tables of values.

As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

Perfect for:

• practicing,
• homework,
• reviewing material,
• an emergency substitute lesson plan!

Watch the video preview to see all the questions.

If they need to complete the activity on different days, they must use the same device and the same browser.

A button "continue" will appear on the first page.

Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is really no prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

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Let your students practice while having fun with this engaging no-prep, Christmas-themed, and self-checking linear equations activity. Students will solve 20 multi-step equations with rational coefficients using Google Sheets. I used it as a sub-plan in eighth grade and the kids loved it. As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

The answers include fractions and negative numbers.

Solutions are included for your convenience.

Suitable for IB MYP Middle Years Programme.

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Unwrap a Christmas Surprise with This Engaging digital and self checking Coordinate Plane Mystery Picture Activity.

This Christmas coordinate plane mystery picture activity, is designed to engage students and reinforce their understanding of symmetry and graphing skills.

By plotting pairs of coordinates, students will gradually uncover one half of a Christmas tree, only to discover that the picture remains incomplete.

Harness the power of symmetry

To unveil the complete Christmas tree, students must apply their knowledge of symmetry to draw the reflected image across the y-axis. This self-checking activity provides instant feedback, ensuring students' comprehension of the concept.

Enhance the holiday spirit

Once the Christmas tree is fully revealed, students can adorn it with a variety of movable decorative elements, adding a touch of personalization and festive cheer.

Designed for versatility and convenience

This comprehensive activity seamlessly integrates all four quadrants of the coordinate plane, utilizing whole numbers for easy comprehension. An accompanying answer key facilitates quick verification, while a printable version offers offline practice flexibility.

Perfect for a multitude of learning scenarios

Whether you're seeking practice exercises, homework assignments, material review, or an emergency substitute lesson plan, this engaging activity caters to a range of educational needs.

Solutions at your fingertips

For your convenience, complete solutions are readily available, ensuring you have the support you need to guide your students effectively.

Embrace the joy of learning with this immersive and interactive Christmas coordinate plane mystery picture activity.

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Let your students practice while having fun with this engaging, no-prep, and self-checking adding and subtracting polynomials mystery picture activity.

This pixel art activity will be a great way to review your lesson.

Students will solve 20 problems.

As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

A printable version of the questions is also included.

Perfect for:

• practicing,
• homework,
• reviewing material,
• an emergency substitute lesson plan!

Watch the video preview to see all the questions.

If they need to complete the activity on different days, they must use the same device and the same browser.

A button "continue" will appear on the first page.

Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is really no prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

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Engage your students with this fun and interactive color-by-number activity designed to master evaluating exponential functions!

Through 12 questions, students will sharpen their skills in evaluating exponential functions at given functional values. This self-checking activity provides immediate feedback, allowing students to identify and correct any mistakes.

The digital version of the activity ensures seamless implementation in your classroom.

Features:

• 12 practice questions for evaluating exponential functions
• Self-checking activity for immediate feedback
• Engaging color-by-number format
• Digital version for easy implementation

No preparation is needed; simply print and go or share the link for the digital activity.

Perfect for:

• practice,
• homework assignments,
• reviewing material,
• an emergency substitute lesson plan.

Solutions are included for your convenience.

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Let your 6th-grade students practice while having fun with this engaging, no-prep, and self-checking order of operations mystery picture activity.

This pixel art activity will be a great way to review your lesson.

Students will solve 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

It includes 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

All answers are positive integers.

Perfect for:

• practicing,
• homework,
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Differentiated Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah (Chanukah), Nativity Who Wants to be Millionaire Game: This is the best game that celebrates various cultures around the globe in relation to their winter holidays and observances, inlcuding Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah (Chanukah), the Nativity, Boxing Day, Las Posadas, New Year/Lunar New Year, Winter Solstice, and so much more!

My products offer the best Millionaire game experience on the platform! Animated, automated, with video/audio engagement, this Millionaire game allows you to elevate your classroom stations by incorporating this digital, dynamic, and interactive game that offers unlimited replay. This Millionaire game is designed to engage learners while they answer questions about Christmas (mainly ala Santa Claus) and other winter holidays and celebrataions including Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, Lunar New Year, and more!

This differentiated Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game helps meets TEKS and other standards aligned to history and culture and is perfect for learner engagement (again and again through unlimited replay) throughout the holiday season.

My Who Wants to be a Millionaire-style game mimics the excitement of the popular TV show while reinforcing what you’ve taught about the history and culture of Christmas and other winter holidays, with the addition of animation, automation, and a few fun and engaging twists. If you are ready to take your class through a next-level Who Wants to Be a Millionaire experience, this is the game for you! So let me ask, "who wants to score a million points?"

Key Features:

• Interactive Gameplay: Students advance through one round of 12 increasingly challenging topics. The game includes three boosters — Go Halfsies, Text a Buddy, and Poll the Audience — to help students when they’re stumped.

• Differentiated: Learners choose their review:

  • Timed and scored
  • Timed only
  • Scored only
  • No pressure

• Engaging: You’ll find learners amazed and sometimes even laughing out loud when they receive a Mad Gab question or when they discover that some of the Text a Buddy boosters include school-approved texting lingo, emojis, dad jokes, a working “x” key, diverse buddies, and even occasional reminders from their “teacher”. Also, learners will appreciate the additional opportunity to continue earning points even after they’ve answered a question incorrectly.

• No Prep Whatsoever: This game is ready to use right out of the box —simply save the link as a Favorite and share with learners accordingly.

• Comprehensive: Check out these categories!

  • Category 1: Christmas symbols, such as colors, snowmen, poinsettias, etc.
  • Category 2: Santa, reindeer and elves
  • Category 3: Songs
  • Category 4: Movies and stories
  • Category 5: Nativity
  • Category 6: Hanukkah
  • Categor 7: Kwanzaa
  • Category 8: New Year, Lunar New Year, Yule
  • Category 9: Boxing Day, Las Posadas, and more
  • Category 10: Speaking of Christmas - Mad Gab and how to say "Santa Claus" and "Merry Christmas in different languages
  • Category 11: Christmas traditions around the world
  • Cateogry 12: Christmas history

Play the preview version to see this game in action.

Check out my Winter Holiday Escape Room Game for another engaging learning adventure!

Benefits:

• Reinforces key concepts in an engaging, memorable way
• Encourages critical thinking and decision-making under pressure
• Supports differentiated instruction allowing learners to choose their review
• Promotes friendly competition when students try to outscore each other

Perfect For:

• Test prep and review sessions
• End-of-unit assessments
• Substitute teacher plans
• Engaging students in hybrid or virtual classrooms
• Self-paced learning

Basic Features:

• Standards Aligned: Meets TEKS and CCSS
• Remote Learning Friendly: Online game. Internet required.
• Fully Automated: Automatic scoring and self-correcting answer key. Learners get immediate notification of correct or incorrect answers.
• Sleek and Professional: High-quality design with no annoying home or back button.
• Unlimited Replay option: Questions are selected randomly from a pool. Each question level is aligned to at least 12 questions, and there are well over 150 questions in total. This makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt and ensures you get the biggest bang for your buck when you buy once and use forever. In addition, new questions will be added to the pool periodically to keep the pool robust and current.
• Personalized Fun: Learners are acknowledged by the name they entered when launching the game.
• Truly No Prep: Automatic scoring and answer key. Just open/send the link and go!
• Copyright-friendly audio.
• No macros = play on any device.
• A Google account is not required!
• Quick and Effective: 10 - 15 minutes = Perfect for a quick refresher or energizer.

Why Students Love It:

• Differentiated review options empower students with the flexibility to engage in ways that best support their learning preferences while keeping them motivated and improving key skills.
• Personalized recognition for correct answers encourages, motivates, and boosts engagement, as students feel that the game is tailored specifically for them.
• Engagment through discovering various Easter eggs with the Text a Buddy booster.

Why Teachers Love It:

Teachers love how this game turns review sessions into a high-energy, student-centered activity. It’s a fantastic way to motivate students and help them retain important information. Plus, with the easy-to-use format, there’s no need to spend hours prepping!

TEKS §113.12(b)(1):

• Description: The student understands the origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations.

What to Expect:

Please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

Because of the coding involved to produce this fully-automated, game with audio and animation, you may experience a slight delay between mouse clicks, depending on your Internet speed.

You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. If there is something you would like added, please let me know.

While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

Want more? Here's a preview of other learning games.

This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any television game show or any other intellectual property owned by their respective trademark holders. All content has been independently created for educational purposes to provide an engaging and interactive learning experience.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please email me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product. Again, please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

Celebrate the holiday season in your classroom with this engaging, no-prep bundle of digital games! Featuring differentiated and interactive options, this bundle combines the best of learning and fun to keep your students entertained and engaged throughout the winter holidays.

Save 20% by bundling these classroom favorites!

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY: Each game includes a preview version so you can experience the fun before purchasing.

What's Included:

• Mad Gab Gibberish Holiday Edition:
  • Two versions: Team play and differentiated singler-player games.
  • Laugh-out-loud babble-style gameplay focused on Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and winter-themed topics.
  • Over 200 babble cards ensure a unique game each time with the Unlimited Replay feature.
  • Perfect for quick breaks, holiday parties, or seasonal activities.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Winter Holidays:

• • Mimics the excitement of the popular TV show with questions on Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, New Year, and other winter celebrations.
  • Includes lifeline boosters (Go Halfsies, Text a Buddy, Poll the Audience) for added engagement.
  • Differentiation options: timed, scored, or no-pressure modes.
  • Categories cover holiday traditions, songs, movies, history, and more!

• Holiday Escape Room:
  Solve trivia and puzzles focused on Christmas and other winter holidays to unlock doors and escape the room.

  • Covers Christmas trivia, ELA, and math questions, offering a mix of challenge and fun.
  • Interactive design with festive music, animations, and automatic scoring.

Key Features:

• Unlimited Replay: Every game is unique with randomized questions for hours of play.
• Differentiation Options: Tailor gameplay to your students’ needs—timed, scored, or relaxed.
• Interactive & Fun: Holiday music, animations, and quirky gameplay keep students entertained.
• No Prep Required: Ready to use—just send the link and let the fun begin!
• Works on Any Device: No macros or Google accounts required.

Perfect For:

• Holiday parties
• Brain breaks
• Indoor recess
• Seasonal reviews

Make this holiday season memorable and bring joy, laughter, and learning to your classroom with the Ultimate Winter Holiday Game Bundle!

What to Expect:

You'll receive a PDF file with a link to the online game. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product. Again, please play the preview versions. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

Please let me know if you would like to see additional examples or have suggestions for other uses/topics.