8th Grade Christmas, Chanukah, & Kwanzaa Resources (by rating)

Bring the true meaning of Christmas into your classroom with this Christian Christmas Stand Up OR Sit Down Brain Break – Editable Would You Rather! Perfect for teachers seeking to combine interactive fun with faith-based reflection, this engaging resource will inspire your students to think about the significance of Jesus' birth while participating in a lively classroom game.

This resource includes 50 thought-provoking, fully editable "Would You Rather" questions that encourage students to reflect on their faith, discuss Christian values, and explore the story of Jesus' birth. Students will respond by standing or sitting, making it a fun way to integrate movement and learning into your day.

What’s Included:

• 60 editable, faith-based "Would You Rather" questions focused on Christmas and the Nativity story.
• Fully customizable PowerPoint slides that allow you to adjust prompts based on your classroom needs.
• Neutral color scheme for easy printing and flexible classroom decor.
• Digital options for use in online or hybrid learning environments.

Why Teachers Should Buy It:

• Faith-Focused Fun: Encourages students to engage with the deeper meaning of Christmas through interactive and reflective questions about Jesus' birth and Christian values.
• Fully Editable: Customize the slides and questions to suit your class, making the activity adaptable for different grade levels and learning environments.
• Interactive Learning: Promotes movement and participation while helping students reflect on their faith, making it a great brain break or morning meeting activity.
• Community Building: Encourages students to share and discuss their thoughts, helping them build connections and strengthen their understanding of the true spirit of Christmas.
• Easy Setup: With ready-to-use slides, this resource requires minimal prep, allowing you to quickly incorporate it into your lessons or activities.

If you're looking for a fun, faith-centered way to bring the joy of Christmas into your classroom, this Christian Christmas Stand Up OR Sit Down Brain Break is the perfect tool to celebrate the season and foster meaningful conversations about Jesus' birth.

This is a fun and easy activity for your classroom. Students will write two holiday Haikus. They can write about Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Winter, December, etc. The instructions tell them how to correctly write their own Haiku and then there are two examples. Students then will write 2 of their own Haikus.

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This is a free social skills lesson focused on gift exchange. My Easy Social Skills Holiday lessons to explore and discuss each area to the best of your student’s ability. Students in your class will gain  a basic understanding of each other's likes and dislikes, as well as practicality in helping them learn how to thoughtfully choose gifts that reflect consideration, kindness and practicality. This Social Skills lesson is also perfect for Theory of mind and/ or Social problem solving.

Writing is more fun when it is on themed Christmas Writing Paper!

This Holiday here is a No Prep set for you which includes** 249 Pages** of** Lined and Unlined Christmas/Holiday Writing Pages** geared towards **grades Preschool **thru Upper Elementary.

This is a big collection of printable Lined/ Unlined/Blank paper/pages for Home or Classroom; with 4 Different Line Spacing Styles, 9 writing templates,** Cute Christmas Graphics**, Christmas and Non-Christmas borders as well as Picture and Non-Picture Options included you can't chose wrong.

Suited for all ages and geared towards **Pre-k **thru **Upper Elementary students, **they will enjoy writing their Letters to Santa, receiving a letter from the Classroom Elf or Telling about their Holiday Plans on these Festive decorative stationery writing papers/pages. By using these writing papers students will Boost their Confidence in their Writing Abilities, Enhance their Fine Motor Skills, Improve Letter Alignment/Spacing/Formation all by having FUN!

You can use these writing papers for endless possibilities:

• Create your own Writing Prompts
• Write a Story
• Journal Entries
• Letter to Santa
• Letter from Classroom/Home Elf
• Favorite Christmas Tradition
• ABC Order
• Spelling Tests
• Spelling Lists
• Over Christmas break I will...
• My Christmas Wish....

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4 Different Line Spacing Styles:

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• 78 Primary Straight Lines
• 62 Upper Elem. Straight Lines
• 30 Unlined Pages

Picture and Non-Picture Option:

• 188 Pages with Picture Option
• 61 Pages Non-Picture Option

4 Different Border Options:

• 116 Pages w/ 3 different Christmas Borders
• 103 pages w/Black Lined Borders
• 30 Blanks Unlined with both Christmas/Black lined borders

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Bring the magic of Christmas to your classroom with this festive Christmas Math Escape Room Bundle!

Includes three versions—Google Forms, Slide Presentation, and printable classroom stations—giving you flexible options to suit any teaching style.

With engaging puzzles and a holiday storyline, students will work together to solve math challenges, retrieve codes, and unlock the final mystery word to “Help Santa save Christmas!”

What’s Inside:

• Google Forms Version: An interactive digital escape room that guides students through the storyline, puzzles, and answers with automatic feedback. Perfect for digital classrooms!
• PowerPoint/PDF Version: Printable and adaptable for in-class play; students solve puzzles and progress by getting their codes checked by the teacher.
• Printable Classroom Stations: Set up 7 puzzle stations around your classroom with an additional teacher’s station for code-checking. Students rotate through each station, adding an exciting hands-on element to the activity.
• Worksheet: Students can keep track of their work, show their solutions, and record codes, essential for cracking the final mystery word.
• Teacher’s Manual: Step-by-step setup instructions, suggested skills, and activity ideas for early finishers.

IMPORTANT NOTE! Students must know the following math/algebra topics:

• Plotting points on a coordinate plane
• Solving multi-step linear equations
• Simplifying fractions
• Calculating perimeter
• Finding speed (division practice)

Why Teachers Love It:

• Flexible Formats: Choose the version that best fits your classroom needs.
• Engaging & Collaborative: Keeps students motivated, working in teams, and building critical thinking skills.
• Holiday Fun with Math Practice: A great way to reinforce essential math skills in a festive format.
• Easy Setup & Guided Instructions: Comes with a complete teacher’s manual and answer key for a smooth experience.

Celebrate the season with this Christmas Math Escape Room Bundle—students will love helping Santa save Christmas while practicing essential math skills!

OTHER CHRISTMAS CLASSROOM GAMES:

• 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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“The math problems were just the right level for my students! The mix of math problems made this a great learning tool."

Delve into the intriguing world of Krampus with this comprehensive ELA resource, designed specifically for upper middle school students. "Unraveling Krampus" presents a unique opportunity to explore this mythical figure through a literary lens, enhancing key reading and analysis skills.

What’s Inside:

• Five Engaging Articles on Krampus: Each article focuses on a different text structure – compare and contrast, description, problem and solution, cause and effect, and chronological order
• – providing a multifaceted view of Krampus' lore and cultural significance.
• Skill-Focused Comprehension Quizzes: After reading, students can apply their knowledge with quizzes targeting central ideas, author's purpose, inferences, summaries, and text-dependent questions.
• 15-Slide Google Slides Presentation: A visually engaging presentation to introduce or reinforce each literacy skill. These slides are interactive and tailored for upper middle school learners, perfect for both classroom and remote instruction.
• Targeted Skill Development: This resource is crafted to bolster students' abilities in identifying text structures, understanding authorial intent, drawing inferences, summarizing, and engaging with text-dependent analysis.
• Interactive Annotation and Reading Experience: Encourage active reading with annotation prompts, fostering deeper comprehension and critical thinking.

Benefits:

• Enhances Critical Thinking: Cultivates analytical skills essential for upper middle school ELA.
• Captivating Content: The mysterious and intriguing subject of Krampus keeps students engaged and curious.
• Facilitates Deeper Understanding: Helps students grasp complex concepts like text structure and author's purpose in an engaging context.
• Ready for Classroom Use: A complete, ready-to-use package that saves preparation time for busy educators.

Ideal For:

• Upper Middle School ELA Teachers
• Reading and Literacy Coaches
• Homeschool Educators
• Tutors Specializing in Advanced Literacy

Step into the captivating folklore of Krampus and transform your ELA lessons into an exciting and educational exploration. "Unraveling Krampus" not only offers a deep dive into a unique cultural phenomenon but also arms students with critical literacy skills. Add this rich, engaging resource to your educational toolkit and elevate your teaching approach today!

For lower level readers, try this resource: St. Nick: Informational Text Structures, Main Idea, Author's Purpose 5 text sets (TeachShare.com)

Calling all reformed villains! This holiday season, ditch the coal and rewrite your story. This activity allows students to use their imagination and persuasive writing skills to convince Santa Claus they deserve a spot on the nice list!

What's Included:

• Reformed Villain Graphic Organizer: Help students brainstorm and visualize their villainous character and their path to redemption.
• Persuasive Letter to Santa Template: Provide a structured format for students to craft their convincing arguments.
• List of Infamous Villains: Offer inspiration and a starting point for character selection.

⭐Want more writing for Christmas?⭐

Trapped in a Snow Globe | Narrative Writing

Who Will Guide The Sleigh | Persuasive Writing**⭐**

⭐Thanksgiving narrative writing: How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner**⭐**

⭐Journey to the center of the Earth narrative/descriptive: Earth Layers**⭐**

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We all know how students get excited on holidays: Chistmas, Valentine's, Halloween, and Thanksgiving! Through these activities, not only will they have fun working together or individually to solve the puzzles, but they will also have the opportunity to practice reading latitude and longitude coordinate grid systems (absolute location). Each moment is a teaching moment, and this holiday resource will allow reinforcement of their map reading skills. Students will use the absolute locations that are provided on the key and identify the points on the coordinate grid, drawing one line from one point to another. End the end, they have a photo to color and decorate!

Includes:

• Christmas
• Valentine's
• Halloween
• Thanksgiving

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Christmas BINGO Class Game : Just print and ready to go for 30 Students!

Kit includes :
* 30 different BINGO Cards
* 5 Caller Sheets
* Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS: Print and go!
Print all five Calling Cards for the BINGO caller. Each piece may be cut apart and tossed into a hat, or remain on the sheet for the caller to pick out the letters.

Print 30 BINGO cards. Each card should be at least slightly different, as they were hand-scrambled digitally. (You may still be likely to have more than one BINGO at a time.)

Use anything you have on-hand to cover the BINGO cards : peppermints, buttons, erasers, small candy pieces, pennies, etc.

Great for indoor recess or substitute plans!

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Social Emotional Learning Christmas Activity Worksheets | Christmas Worksheets | SEL | Winter Activity

About This Resource

★ SEL-related Christmas Activity Worksheets

★ 25 pages

★ Resource Type – Activity Worksheets and Sample Responses | Answer Keys

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text Boxes Already Created!)

★ Excellent for Grades 8-12

★ Google Slide Link

★ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses

Items Included:

★ 13 SEL Christmas-related Activity Worksheets

★ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses

★ Google Slide Link

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This resource is included in the Christmas | Holiday Activity and Scenario Bundle!

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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Engage your middle and high school students in thoughtful reflection this holiday season with these social-emotional learning (SEL) activity worksheets. Each activity encourages students to explore the emotions, challenges, and joys that come with Christmas, helping them develop empathy, self-awareness, and communication skills. From managing holiday stress and navigating social conflicts to reflecting on traditions and personal values, these activities are designed to foster meaningful discussions and personal growth. Perfect for classroom use or group settings, these worksheets provide a fun yet insightful way for students to connect with the holiday season on a deeper level.

Activity Worksheet Topics include:

⭐ Anticipation Guide (2 variations)

⭐ The Gift of Thoughtfulness

⭐ The 12 Days of Gratitude

⭐ Reflecting on the Ghosts of Christmas

⭐ Filling Your Stocking with M eaning

⭐ Emotions Over Christmas

⭐ Being Social at Christmas (Scenarios)

⭐ How You Feel About Christmas

⭐ Perspective on Christmas

⭐ Dream Christmas

⭐ Christmas Connections

⭐ Exploring What the Holiday Means to You

⭐ Text Message Conversation | Overcoming Gift Anxiety: Finding Joy in Secret Santa

Please note that these original worksheets include colored borders and images. For a black-and-white version of the worksheets, simply adjust your printer settings to "black and white" or "grayscale" before printing.

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Other Holiday | Christmas resources you might be interested in:

❤️ Christmas | Holiday Activity and Scenario Bundle

❤️ Holiday Conflicts Scenarios

❤️ Holiday Teens Clipart

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Engage your students year-round with our captivating "Fun Holiday-Themed Activities Bundle! - Social Studies | U.S. & World History!" This comprehensive collection currently features 20 best-selling activities designed to infuse your social studies curriculum with excitement and fun across various seasons and holidays. Check out what's included below!

Back to School

• Blobs and Line - Classroom Icebreaker Activity
• Four Corners - Classroom Icebreaker Activity
• Would You Rather - Classroom Icebreaker Activity

Halloween

• Frighteningly Famous! - Historical Biography Project
• Historic Headstone! - Social Studies Stations Activity

Thanksgiving

• Feasting with Famous Figures - Thanksgiving Holiday Project
• History of Thanksgiving - Crossword & Word Search Worksheets

Christmas / Winter

• History in a Snow Globe - Social Studies Activity
• The History Elf Project - Winter - Holiday - Christmas - Social Studies Activity
• Winter Holidays - Christmas - Hanukkah - Kwanzaa - Crossword & Word Search
• Guess The Wishlist - Holiday - Christmas - History - Who Am I? Stations Activity

Black History Month

• Martin Luther King, Jr. and The Civil Rights Movement - Crossword & Word Search
• The Civil Rights Movement - U.S. History Vocabulary Crossword & Word Search
• The Civil Rights Movement - Funko Pop Biography Project

Valentine's Day

• Mystery History Date - Valentine's Day - Fun Social Studies Research Activity
• Historical Heartthrobs! Valentines from Famous Figures | Social Studies Activity
• History of Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension & Questions - Holiday Activity
• Valentine's Day Crossword Puzzle & Word Search Activity - Holiday - Winter

Spring Break / Summer / End of Year

• Draw Your Own Sandcastle! Spring Break | Summer | End of the Year Activity
• Biography on a Beach Ball! - End of the Year | Spring Break | Summer Activity

This is a growing bundle and will update as more products are created and included!

Make your Christmas Holiday Party Games fun with this engaging, hands-on Christmas Bingo Card Game! This includes 1 low-prep Christmas Bingo Card game template perfect for having fun with Christmas holiday cheer. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make this activity perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students in a fun game of Christmas holiday bingo by cutting out the calling cards and printing out a bingo card for each person. Students will love playing this Christmas Bingo card game together by using their problem solving skills through this fun activity, and won't even realize how much they're having fun! Use it after read a story about Christmas/holiday or sing a song about Christmas.

Here's what you'll get:

• Christmas Bingo Calling Cards

• 25 Christmas Bingo cards

• easy to follow directions

Your students will have fun playing Christmas holiday Bingo using a variety of common classroom materials. They'll be engaged and having a great time together!

This activity uses materials readily available in most classrooms and homes and includes a printable template to create the whole activity.

Prep is quick and easy... Just print the calling cards page, bingo card pages, cut out the calling cards, find your bingo chips, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!
You may also like…
→ Pin the Nose on the Reindeer Game
→ Preschool/Kindergarten Learning Packet
→ Halloween Build Your Own Bat, Cat, Frankenstein, Pumpkin, Zombie, Scarecrow...
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Introducing Christmas essay writing has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.

All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. The resource also focuses on how to structure the rising action, climax, and falling action in the plot of the personal narrative essay.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Writing Prompt Unit for Christmas includes:

4 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Plot and character development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

4 Detailed Christmas Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

4 Christmas Worksheets with:

• Prompts
• Brainstorming sections
• Thesis statement development sections
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial

4 Christmas Slide Shows with:

• Introduction slide with prompts for expository, argumentative, persuasive, and narrative Prompts
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• Checklist Slide

4 Essay Rubrics

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

4 Graphic Organizers

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

Google Slides™

4 Writing Quizzes

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

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The lessons in the Middle School Holiday Writing Prompts Unit include:

• 9/11 - September 11th
• April Fools'
• Arbor Day
• Christmas
• Cinco de Mayo
• Columbus Day
• Daylight Savings
• Earth Day
• Easter
• Election Day
• Father's Day
• Grandparent's Day
• Groundhog Day
• Halloween
• Hanukkah
• July 4th
• Kwanzaa
• Labor Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Mother's Day
• New Year's
• Passover
• Presidents Day
• St Patrick's Day
• Take Your Child to Work
• Thanksgiving
• Valentine's Day
• Veterans Day

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Looking for a Christmas-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.

It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 reading passages about Christmas traditions around the world.

The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 10 reading passages

♥ answer sheets

♥ mission page

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

♥ conclusion

Options for use:

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☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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Bring the holiday spirit into your science classroom with this engaging and educational “Christmas Candy Science” lesson pack! Perfect for middle school students, these hands-on experiments use festive candies to explore key scientific concepts aligned with NGSS and Tennessee state standards.

Students will love the festive twist on classic science experiments. This is the perfect activity to do the weird days right before Winter break when students are often absent! Each experiment is designed to reinforce important scientific principles and includes clear instructions to make it easy to implement these activities in your classroom.

Included Experiments:

• Candy Cane Dissolution Experiment
• Skittles Color Diffusion
• Chocolate Melting Point
• Gummy Bear Osmosis
• Baking Soda and Vinegar Balloon Inflation

Includes:

• Teacher tips and directions for each lab
• Materials list
• Student lab worksheets and data recording sheets
• Beautiful Winter themed slides to keep yourself and student on task

NGSS Middle School:

• MS-PS1-2: Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred
• MS-PS1-4: Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed
• MS-LS1-2: Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function

Tennessee State Science Standards:

• MS.PS1.4: Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed
• MS.LS1.2: Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function

Winter Holidays Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders

This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?

• Poetry Prompts: A variety of prompts that encourage students to explore poetry centered around the Winter Holidays theme.
• Creative Writing Prompts: Engaging and thought-provoking prompts that inspire students to write stories, personal narratives, and descriptive pieces.
• No Prep Needed: Ready-to-use prompts that can be easily integrated into your lesson plans, saving you valuable time.

Educational Benefits

• Enhances Writing Skills: Students practice and improve their writing skills through structured and creative exercises.
• Encourages Self-Expression: Prompts provide an outlet for students to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas, fostering a sense of individuality and confidence.
• Stimulates Creativity: Diverse and imaginative prompts inspire students to think outside the box and explore new ways of writing.
• Engages and Motivates: The Winter Holidays theme and variety of prompts keep students engaged and excited about writing.

Perfect for Various Settings
This versatile resource is ideal for:

• Classroom Activities: Use as part of your regular writing curriculum, in writing centers, or as warm-up exercises.
• Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce classroom learning and encourage creative writing at home.
• Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice, early finishers, or as enrichment activities.
• Home Learning: Perfect for parents looking for engaging and educational activities to support their child's writing development.

Why Choose These Prompts?
Our Winter Holidays Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.

FREE! Decipher the context clues and symbols to figure out the words to famous Christmas movie titles, such as: Elf Night Before Christmas Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Santa Claus is Coming to Town Frosty the Snowman Nutcracker Home Alone White Christmas Little Drummer Boy Polar Express Plus, have fun writing your own inferencing and logic Christmas movie puzzle at the end. Fun activity for small/whole group with colorful illustrations and Answer Key (at end).

Get ready to celebrate Christmas with these 12 'Christmath' puzzles.

In each puzzle, each picture represents a number and totals of rows and columns are given.

Students just need to find these numbers and the missing totals.

Difficulty increases with each puzzle.

Answers to puzzles are included

LICENSING TERMS: This purchase includes a license for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom. Licenses are non-transferable, meaning they cannot be passed from one teacher to another. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses.

COPYRIGHT TERMS: This resource may not be uploaded to the internet in any form, including classroom/personal websites or network drives, unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students.

Bring the magic of Christmas to life with our Editable Letter from Santa and Personalized Nice List Certificate! Designed with a charming North Pole Mail theme, this printable set is perfect for spreading holiday cheer. Whether you're celebrating Merry Christmas, surprising someone with Secret Santa, or adding joy to your Christmas Eve, this bundle is an unforgettable keepsake.

Easily customizable using Canva, this template lets you add names, messages, and more to create a unique and magical experience. Featuring festive designs like snowmen, Christmas trees, and Santa's village, it’s ideal for creating memories during the 12 Days of Christmas.

What’s Included:

• Editable Letter from Santa on official Santa stationery.
• Personalized Nice List Certificate for children or loved ones.
• Printable designs perfect for gifting or decorating your home.

Key Features:

• Instant Download: Get started immediately!
• Fully editable in Canva (Free Account Required).
• Perfect for holiday themes: Jingle Bells, Christmas Chronicles, or even a White Christmas.

Spread the joy of Merry Christmas Wishes, add magic to your Christmas Day, or make Happy Holiday memories with this unique Santa bundle. Perfect for fans of A Christmas Story, Deck the Halls, or those counting the Days Until Christmas.

Fun Socks Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.