December classroom activities

Holiday chaos getting your students down? Try these winter mindfulness activities for kids to bring peace and joy to your holiday lessons!

Holiday crafts are always fun this month! I have a cute stocking craft to share with you today. They are always fun to have around the classroom or your home this month! Think your kids will like them? You could even add little stocking stuffers to them, like pencils or a candy cane, if you want to! You can grab this freebie HERE! Instructions are included. :) Have a happy month!

Need a fun holiday craft for kids to do before winter break? Here is one of my favorite and simple holiday crafts! Below I have compiled a step by step guide for you to create a sun catcher snowman with your students. Below I have listed the supplies you will need: -construction paper -laminator (or

Looking for easy and fun gingerbread math, science, and literacy activities to bring to your kindergarten or first grade classroom? Read about my favorites!

The Elf on the Shelf needs your help! Using only toothpicks and gumdrops, can you build the tallest shelf for the elf in this fun winter STEM challenge?

MUST TRY spinning Christmas trees expeirment is super cool and EASY! This holiday science project is perfect STEM idea for December.

Find unique and fun holiday activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students that keep them engaged, still learning, AND having fun! These teaching ideas and Christmas activities have become favorite traditions in my classroom!

Name Activities, Name Craft Activities, Apple Name, Pumpkin name, Christmas Tree Name, Easter Egg Name, Valentine's Day Name

Build a bridge for the gingerbread man! This December STEM challenge is perfect for any gingerbread week in kindergarten or 1st grade!

Some people put their holiday decorations up the day after Halloween. I don't judge. I get it, it's a magical time of the year. So I'm hoping you won't judge me when I tell you that I have every intention of starting December Morning Work Stations a week before December actually graces us with its presence. I just CAN NOT possible wait. I know my students are going to FREAK out with excitement. Morning Work for December is HERE!!!