Christmas Read Aloud Books & Resources for Teachers
Happy Month of December! Have you been looking for the perfect way to start the holiday season in your classroom? Well look no further, I have Christmas Read Aloud Book and December Resources for you and how to incorporate them into your lessons.
The Gingerbread Man Story- The Gingerbread Man is a beloved story that has been told many times! This resource is meant to add joy to your classroom during the holiday hustle and bustle in class or at home! After you read the story to your students, prompt them to write how to make a gingerbread house step by step. Finally, end the lesson with a word search and coloring page! It’s Low Prep and a fun way to start the holiday season. Grab the Gingerbread Man Story Book Companion here.
The Snowy Day Book Companion- This is the perfect story companion to the BEST SELLER book The Snowy Day. The beloved main character Peter, The Snowy Day's protagonist, wakes up to the season's first snowfall. In his bright red snowsuit, he goes outside and makes footprints and trails through the snow. Peter is too young to join a snowball fight with older kids, so he makes a snowman and snow angels and slides down a hill. Start your lesson with snowflake investigation, story mapping, sentence practice, and vocabulary. Check out The Snowy Day Book Companion and LOW Prep Craft here, this will be a fun activity during the chilly weather!
As Cool As it Gets Book Companion- if you love Jory John Books then you’ll love this book! Your students will remember the Cool Bean character as they recall the story with comprehension, word search, story craft, and vocabulary. Try it out and watch how excited your students will be. Grab As Cool As It Gets Book Companion here and enjoy!
Christmas Google Slides- if you teach with daily slides then you’ll love adding these Christmas slides to your routines and Morning meetings. These slide templates are colorful and easy to use. I hope that you will find value in the slide templates for the Christmas Holiday: There are over 70 Slides to choose from!! Check them out here I know you’ll love using them!
Christmas Gingerbread Gift Tags- If you're looking for a fun way to add some flair to your Christmas and Holiday gifts these are the tags for you! These Holiday tags are the perfect thing for your staff and coworkers. I loved surprising the teachers at my school with these cuties! Just download and cut out the tags you like and your students will love it. Grab the gift tags here, and enjoy.
The Nutcracker in Harlem Book Companion & Writing Craft- In this original retelling, set in New York City during the height of the Harlem Renaissance, one little girl finds her voice as a musician thanks to her enchanting adventures with a magical toy. What a wonderful book to add to your lesson plans this month. I added a writing craft to keep your students engaged and excited about the holiday season. Grab the Nutcracker in Harlem Book Companion and Writing Craft here and enjoy!
Christmas Secret Santa Party Planning & Parent Letter- I created this resource to make your Christmas Party planning a breeze! This resource is easy to use and will help put your mind at ease as you prepare for the holiday planning. The great thing is all you have to do is just print and GO! If you want different options, there are over 25 sheets to choose from! Grab the Christmas Secret Santa Party Planning resource here and enjoy!
The 5 Days Before Christmas Break Student Activities- This resource is meant to motivate your students or child before Christmas. Take each bag template topper and glue it to a paper bag then surprise your students or child each day with something new to celebrate. Just set the stage before starting and let the excitement of the holidays begin! Grab the 5 Days before Christmas Break Student Activities here and enjoy!
Day 1: Snowflake Day
Day 2: Math Ornament Challenge Day w/Answer Keys
Day 3: Christmas Bookmark Day
Day 4: Christmas Kindness Cards Day
Day 5: Christmas Wreath Day
Christmas Party in a Bag NO PREP- Are you looking for a flawless Christmas party for your students with all the work done? Well, look no further, my friend because I have the perfect resource for you. All you need is my party bag templates, a paper bag, and of course, students to give it to. Grab the Christmas Party in A Bag No Prep here, and enjoy!
In this resource, you will receive:
1. Directions and Ideas on How to Use the Resource
2. 4 Color Parent Letters (different versions for different family backgrounds)
3. Party In A Bag Teacher Tracking Sheet
3. 9 Black and White Parent Letters (different versions for different family backgrounds)
4. 6 Different Student Party Bag Label Templates for Bags
I also have Christmas Bulletin Board options that are easy and low prep to assemble. This Sweet Bunch Christmas Bulletin Board Kit is the sweetest addition to add to your collection and another great way to add student work to your holiday decor. If you just want bulletin board borders, I have that also, you can grab the Christmas Holiday: Bulletin Board Border Set here. If you just want to decorate your classroom door for the Christmas season, this Christmas Door Decor & Craft Be the Light of The World is the perfect way to bring the cheer to your students as they enter your classroom each day.
No matter how you plan for the holidays, it’s always best to have different options. I’d love to know if you try any of my suggestions! Check back for more holiday resources!
