Christmas Ideas for the Classroom

Festive Resources for Upper Elementary


A collection of educational tools to make your holiday teaching easier and boost student engagement — games, writing prompts, animated shorts, novel studies, and free downloads.

Santa Walking in Snow

Games & Activities

Christmas Jeopardy Game
Game

Christmas Jeopardy

Test your students' knowledge with this fun and engaging Christmas-themed Jeopardy game. Download the PowerPoint and play directly in class.

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Compare and Contrast Christmas
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Compare and Contrast

Help students practice compare and contrast skills with this festive Christmas activity. Free to download on Teachers Pay Teachers.

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Prefix and Suffix I Have Who Has
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Prefix and Suffix Game

Engage your students with this interactive prefix and suffix "I Have, Who Has" game — a whole-class activity that keeps everyone involved.

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Writing Resources

Christmas Compare Contrast Writing Prompts
Writing

Christmas Compare-Contrast Writing Prompts

Ten engaging prompts that inspire students to compare and contrast during the Christmas season — ideal for morning reviews or quick writing exercises.

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Holiday Candles
Writing

Holiday Candles

Learn about the significance of candles during the holiday season across various cultures — a rich topic for descriptive or informational writing.

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Teaching Compare and Contrast with Christmas Stories
Writing

Teaching Compare & Contrast with Christmas Stories

Use heartwarming Christmas stories set in the Appalachian Mountains to teach students compare and contrast skills in a meaningful, memorable way.

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Christmas Animated Shorts

Keep students engaged and learning right up to the holiday break with short films that teach real reading skills.

Christmas Animated Shorts Activities
Animated Shorts

Christmas Animated Shorts Activities

Keep students engaged with Christmas-themed animated shorts that make learning fun and effective, even during the holiday season.

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Teaching Reading Skills with Animated Christmas Shorts
Animated Shorts

Teaching Reading Skills with Animated Christmas Shorts

Enhance reading skills with animated Christmas shorts that captivate students' imaginations and make abstract concepts more relatable.

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Using Christmas Animated Shorts to Teach Skills
Animated Shorts

Using Christmas Animated Shorts to Teach Skills

Incorporate animated shorts into your compare and contrast lessons to keep students engaged and learning during the holiday season.

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Christmas Novel Studies

The Gift of the Magi
Free Download

The Gift of the Magi

Explore the timeless story of love and sacrifice with this comprehensive digital and printable unit, perfect for the holiday season.

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Novel Study

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

A collection of creative teaching ideas for this beloved holiday classic that will engage your students in the holiday spirit.

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The Christmas Pig Novel Activities
Novel Study

The Christmas Pig Novel Activities

Fun and educational activities based on J.K. Rowling's holiday novel, designed to enhance students' reading experience and comprehension.

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