Middle School Christmas, Chanukah, & Kwanzaa Printables

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.

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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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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.

OTHER CHRISTMAS CLASSROOM GAMES:

• 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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• 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts & Planner: Engage students in narrative writing with holiday-themed picture prompts and a structured planner to develop plot, character, and setting in alignment with creative writing standards.
• Christmas Hip Hop Lyrics Analysis: Teach figurative language, rhyme schemes, and tone through an engaging analysis of hip hop lyrics, blending music and ELA standards for Grades 6-8.
• St. Nick: Informational Text Structures: Explore main ideas, text structures, and author’s purpose with this winter-themed set of informational texts designed to strengthen critical reading skills.
• Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis: Develop students’ ability to identify text structures and analyze information critically with this high-interest resource focused on the Krampus folklore.
• Informational Text Structure Coloring Sort: Combine creativity and learning as students sort and color-code winter-themed informational texts to practice identifying text structures.
• Winter Wonders: Exploring Text Features Through Snow-Themed Articles: Strengthen comprehension and analysis skills by examining text features in engaging snow-themed articles, perfect for enhancing nonfiction literacy.
• Christmas Winter Holiday Characters from Around the World Research PBL: Dive into global holiday traditions with this project-based learning activity that encourages research, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
• Holiday Figurative Language & Movie Clip Standard-Based Learning Activities: Analyze figurative language through fun, holiday-themed movie clips that align with ELA figurative language standards for middle schoolers.
• Virtual Winter Sports Exploration: Engage students in a digital exploration of winter sports, focusing on informational text comprehension and analysis for Grades 4-6.
• Analyzing Narrative Point of View Winter-Themed: Develop higher-order thinking with winter-themed narrative texts that challenge students to analyze and compare points of view using Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Winter Vacation PBL: Inspire creativity and practical application with this low-prep, project-based learning activity where stude

Spark Your Students' Creativity with These Engaging Templates!

This resource offers 7 fun and engaging narrative writing templates to inspire your students' imaginations.

What's Included:

• 7 Narrative Writing Templates: A variety of templates to spark different writing styles and genres.

Benefits:

• Engaging and Fun: The templates provide a structured framework for writing while allowing for creativity.
• Improves Writing Skills: Helps students develop their storytelling abilities, vocabulary, and grammar.
• Sparks Imagination: Encourages students to think outside the box and explore different genres.
• Promotes Critical Thinking: Challenges students to analyze characters, plot, and setting.

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Use these fun seasonal year-round activities! (Full Version)

We all know how students get excited on holidays: Christmas, 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!

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• Valentine's
• Halloween
• Thanksgiving
• Easter
• Earth Day
• Veteran's Day

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Make your Christmas Holiday Party Games fun with this engaging, hands-on pin the red nose on the reindeer making activity! This includes 1 low-prep reindeer template perfect for having fun with Christmas holiday reindeer. 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 pin the tail on the donkey/aka pin the nose on the reindeer by cutting out the red noses, taping the reindeer on the wall, blindfolding a child and letting them see how close they get to the reindeer nose. Students will love playing pin the nose on the reindeer together by using their problem solving skills & guessing through this fun activity, and won't even realize how much they're having fun! Use it after read a story about reindeer or sing a song about reindeer. You can even print out multiple reindeer for your students to glue on a nose and decorate.

Here's what you'll get:

• a template of a reindeer to tape on the wall

• enough nose cutouts for your entire class

• easy to follow directions

Your students will playing the pin the nose on the reindeer game with 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 reindeer page, noses page, cut out the noses, gather the materials listed, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!
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Editable Name Coloring Christmas Stocking (PPTX)

Get ready for some festive fun with our Editable Name Mindfulness Coloring Christmas Stocking! This exciting coloring page features a stocking that can be edited to include your students' names. It's a great way to engage your students in a creative activity while personalizing their coloring experience.

This product is perfect for holiday crafts, classroom activities, or fun at-home projects, offering a personalized touch to Christmas celebrations.

Keep your students busy and engaged with this fun Christmas activity booklet! Many of the activities allow students to use their imaginations and have open ended tasks that will keep them busy and engaged.

Tailored towards the middle primary years, this 15 page booklet has activities such as

- Writing poems

- Creating a map

- Mindful colouring

- A Christmas research project

- A writing challenge

And much more!

Enhance your students' understanding of Kwanzaa with this engaging Kwanzaa Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions resource! Perfect for the classroom, this product provides a detailed nonfiction passage that introduces the history, principles, and traditions of Kwanzaa.

Accompanied by six thought-provoking questions, this resource encourages meaningful discussions and helps students develop critical thinking skills.

Whether used for group activities, classroom discussions, or individual assessments, this two-page PDF is designed to captivate young learners while meeting educational standards.

Key Features:

• 1-page nonfiction reading passage about Kwanzaa
• 6 comprehension questions to assess understanding
• Ideal for Grades K-2, suitable for other elementary levels
• 8.5 x 11-inch format for easy printing and use
• Perfect for December and cultural heritage lessons

This versatile resource is excellent for celebrating Kwanzaa while also incorporating themes of diversity and cultural awareness. Download now to provide your students with a meaningful and educational learning experience!

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:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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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.

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with our Elf Arrival and Goodbye Letter Set! This beautifully designed, gender-neutral template is perfect for boys and girls, featuring a heartwarming "I'm Back" letter and a touching "Goodbye" letter from your elf. Self-editable in Canva, it's easy to personalize for your little ones. Whether you're celebrating Christmas Eve, counting the days until Christmas, or preparing to visit a Christmas tree farm, this set is the perfect way to add a festive touch to your holiday traditions. Perfect for creating lasting Christmas memories, it’s a great addition to your Christmas carol sing-alongs or while watching A Christmas Story. Download instantly and receive a PDF with access to your customizable template. Add extra magic to your Christmas day and get your little ones excited about the arrival of Santa's elf.

Here is a 4-page activity for kindergarten children. The objective is to subtract the number in the right colomn . This is a very good activity for learning math and logic.

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• 4 pages (PDF ) - Fun winter math subtraction Activities

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

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• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

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Cute little worksheet to get your students in the Holiday spirit! Can be used for early finishers, substitutes, class parties, etc. Enjoy!

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This bundle of 25 worksheets will get you through this last crazy week!

My students are very low-level and not easy to engage. My products are not babyish and are created for grades 5-8. The vocabulary and concepts are very basic; but I try to create documents that are at their maturity level. My Core French products are built around this demographic and this concept.

Here are the activities you'll find in here:

Étiquettes-cadeau

Coloriage

• "Renne"
• "Mes mitaines d'hiver"
• "Mes vêtements d'hiver"
• "Chandail de Noël moche" (Ugly Christmas Sweater)

Blank tree to decorate

Casse-tête - Les cloches de Noël

Bonhomme de neige en hiver (simple writing prompt)

Mots cachés

• "Les saisons"
• "Noël"

Relier les points

• Père Noël (x2)
• Maison de pain d'épice (x2)
• Manchot/Pingouin

Colorier par nombre

Noël: Vocabulaire à tracer

Noël: Nouveaux mots de vocabulaire

Drawing + Small text

• "Mon bas de Noël"
• "Mon plat de Noël"

Poème acrostiche Noël

Nombres et couleurs de Noël (compter et colorier ornements).

On lâche pas! Hang in there.

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These easy to use, no prep, Christmas substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains three close reading activities about Christmas Around the World, Santa Claus and Ebenezer Scrooge, as well as two biography writing units and one informational writing unit. Ideal for emergency sub plans in fifth grade or sixth grade.

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Firstly, there are three reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:

• Christmas Around the World
• Santa Claus
• Ebenezer Scrooge

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Then, there are two biography writing units about Santa Claus and Ebenezer Scrooge, and one informational writing unit about the traditions of Christmas around the world. The units have been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

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Let your kids enjoy the magic of Santa this year with a Christmas printable Santa Tray. This is a great print-and-go activity for Christmas Eve or a fun holiday craft for the classroom. Just print on a regular 8.5x11 paper and let your child decorate with crayons, markers, or colored pencils. Leave your favorite cookie, some milk, and don’t forget a reindeer treat! This is a great alternative to a wood or metal Santa Tray and a fun coloring activity for kids on Christmas Eve or in the classroom before winter break!

No Prep! Simply print, color, and add some treats for Santa and his reindeer!

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This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-12 for Christmas, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.

- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only

- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

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