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T’was The 5 Days Before Christmas Break…..

December 13 By Linda Kamp 4 Comments

Do you do a Christmas break countdown in your classroom? If you’re looking for fun classroom Christmas activities that are different from the rest, read on to see how I tamed my students that last CrAzy week before break!

Week before Christmas break countdown activities & student gifts

Here’s what happened…

T’was the 5 days before break and all through the school,
My sugar plums were dancing and testing the rules!

I knew that I needed to reign them all in,

But my assessments weren’t done, and I thought with a grin,

Last week before Christmas break ideas for simple student gifts with matching activities. Students use the treats to do the tasks! #classroom #schoolchristmasideas #studentchristmasgifts

 I’ll surprise them with gifts each day of the week,

Last week before Christmas break ideas and anchor chart for simple student gifts with matching activities. Students use the treats to do the tasks! The perfect addition to your classroom Christmas activities in first, 2nd and 3rd grade. #classroom #schoolchristmasideas #studentchristmasgifts
And then…
Last week before Christmas break ideas for simple student gifts with matching activities. Students use the treats to do the tasks! The perfect addition to your classroom Christmas activities in first, 2nd and 3rd grade. #classroom #schoolchristmasideas #studentchristmasgifts
digital Christmas activities

 I’ll keep it a secret and won’t let them peek!

 

Need something to keep your first or second graders engaged and still learning that last CraZy week before Christmas or Winter Break? See how I made a Christmas break countdown anchor chart and surprised my students with simple daily gift/treats each day. They use the treats to do the tasks! Worked like a charm! they love reindeer noses! Ideal for the last week before break in 1st and 2nd grade. #firstgrade #secondgrade
Digital Christmas activities

 But not just a gift, I thought with a wink,

Last week before Christmas break ideas for simple student gifts with matching activities. Students use the treats to do the tasks! The perfect addition to your classroom Christmas activities in first, 2nd and 3rd grade. #classroom #schoolchristmasideas #studentchristmasgifts

Digital Christmas activities

I’ll make tasks to go with them so they’ll have to think!

Last week before Christmas break ideas for simple student gifts with matching activities. Students use the treats to do the tasks! #classroom #schoolchristmasideas #studentchristmasgifts

Digital Christmas activities

They’ll be reading and writing and having such fun,

Last week before Christmas break ideas for simple student gifts with matching activities. Students use the treats to do the tasks! #classroom #schoolchristmasideas #studentchristmasgifts

That I surely will get my assessments all done!

 Need something to keep your first or second graders engaged and still learning that last CraZy week before Christmas or Winter Break? See how I made a Christmas break countdown anchor chart and surprised my students with simple daily gift/treats each day. They use the treats to do the tasks! Worked like a charm! Ideal for the last week before break in 1st and 2nd grade. #firstgrade #secondgrade #christmascountdown
I know that you all can relate to my plight,
with report cards and grading, so many late nights!
But during this week as I get it all done,
I know that my students are sure to have fun!

Count down the days with your class!

Now includes 5 days of digital activities & virtual treats! I’ve put together kits for Grade 1 , Grades 2-3, and Grade 4. Keep your students engaged, still learning, and having FUN while you get your assessments, report cards, and duties all done!  Each set includes chart parts, gift tags, and 3-5 matching activity pages in print & digital for each day with both “Winter Break” and “Christmas Break” terminology.

Click here for GRADE 1 
Click here for GRADES 2-3
Click here for GRADE 4

Have Students Who Don’t Celebrate?

No worries! Each set includes a non-holiday, winter themed version for students who don’t celebrate Christmas or holidays.

             Last week before Christmas break ideas for simple student gifts with matching activities. Students use the treats to do the tasks! #classroom #schoolchristmasideas #studentchristmasgifts
Use the adorable winter break anchor chart and the print or digital activities.
Last week before winter break activities
December classroom activities even students that don’t celebrate holidays can do. countdown to winter break anchor chart.
Be sure to pin this on Pinterest so you have it when you plan!
If you’re looking for fun classroom Christmas activities this post is a must-read! See the one of the most fun things I’ve ever done with my first and second graders and the unique way I kept everybody engaged and still learning that last crazy week before Christmas break!

Find more holiday ideas in these posts:

Get lots of easy Christmas activities, ideas and FREEBIES in these posts!
See How The Gingerbread Man Turned My Readers Into Thinkers! 
Comparing versions of The Gingerbread Man to turn readers Into thinkers
Find 10 Easy Ideas That Make Holidays Around the World MAGICAL! Be sure to grab the freebies while you’re there!
Teaching ideas that make Holidays Around the World magical for your students! Teachers, this post is a must read before you make December lesson plans and Christmas activities. High engagement ideas and crafts for 2nd and 3rd grade to learn about different cultures and traditions at Christmas around the world. Download the FREE activities to add to your holidays unit while you’re there!
Start new holiday traditions with your students!
10 Holiday classroom traditions to start this year-Find high engagement holiday activities for elementary students that keep everybody engaged, still learning, AND having fun! These Christmas activities quickly become favorite traditions in your classroom!
Do a sink or float science experiment using milk and Christmas cookies!
10 Holiday classroom traditions to start this year-Christmas cookie science experiment
Last but not least, grab these FREEBIES and tips make it easy to survive the last crazy week before break!
5 simple ideas and activities, with several free downloads, to help first, second, and third grade teachers survive the last week before Christmas or winter break. 5 ideas for the last 5 days to keep 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders happy, engaged, and still learning!

Happy teaching friends!

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    Comments

    1. Cindy Calenti says

      December 13 at 1:55 pm

      This is a fun and FABULOUS idea!!!! I'd start school from the beginning if I could be in your class:)
      Cindy
      Granny Goes to School

      Reply
    2. Linda says

      December 13 at 3:31 pm

      Thank you, Cindy! Ha, I'd love for you to be in my class! Every teacher needs a little trick up their sleeve for that last cRaZy week before break!

      Have a wonderful holiday with your family!

      Reply
    3. Sandi says

      November 5 at 6:57 am

      Will you be making this for kindergarten?

      Reply
      • Linda says

        November 18 at 7:30 am

        I don’t have plans for this year Sandi, but I do have it on my list. The first grade version may work for your Kinders.

        Reply

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