Fun December Classroom Activities for Elementary Students

Looking for easy and engaging activities for December in the classroom? In this episode, we’ll help you plan faster with fun, low-prep activity ideas you can use in your elementary classroom.

In This Episode About December Classroom Activities You’ll Learn: 

• An important shift that will help you find more joy while teaching in December

• A simple way to combine writing and a gingerbread theme in a meaningful way

• How using these common items as math manipulatives can increase student engagement while keeping learning authentic.

• A simple, no prep activity that supports culturally responsive learning.

 Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

• December Math Tasks - contains gumdrop patterns lesson + more!

• Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt

• December Counting Mats

• Episode 67: October Theme Ideas for Elementary Classrooms - in this episode, we discuss the ways themes can help you simplify lesson planning.

Pictures of Activities Mentioned:

DECEMBER COUNTING MATS:

GUMDROP MATH TASK:

GINGERBREAD SCAVENGER HUNT MISSING POSTER

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