These December lesson plans for 3rd & 4th grade math and ELA are full of Christmas themed activities. Students love the December curriculum themes! You can use these lesson plans to fill several days of your math and ELA blocks or as Christmas sub plans so you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math and language arts activities while you are away.
Please look through the preview which includes an overview of the December lesson plans for 3rd & 4th grade math and ELA PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these Christmas sub plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
The December lesson plans for 3rd & 4th grade math include:
“December Math Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover
This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included.
“December Math Sub Plans” Binder Spines
These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1″, 1.5″ or 2″ binder!
Table of Contents
A list of everything that is included with the Christmas math activities!
Note to Teacher
This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!
Santa Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are Santa themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Ornament Themed “How Did Your Day Go?” Substitute Notes Form
This substitute notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn’t get to, and any additional notes. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also includes the fun ornament theme!
Christmas Themed Substitute Punch Cards
These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! These will do the trick!
Copies for Students List
A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day
Christmas Math Activities & Lesson Plan Checklist
This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your math block.
THREE math lessons with lesson plans and Christmas math activities to go with each of the following:
Quick Math Review:These quick reviews will go over grade-appropriate math content. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 quick math reviews are included.
Fluency Practice: These include quick problems that the students should be able to solve quickly. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
Math Riddle: Students will need to solve the math problems to find the answer to the monthly themed riddle. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
Word Problems: Each lesson includes two pages of word problems. Use the one that is most appropriate or use both and differentiate. A total of 6 word problem pages are included.
What’s The Question? Each lesson ends with a “What’s the Question?” Backward story problem. The students are given an answer and need to come up with a problem that has their answer. Then, they will brainstorm who and what the problem is about, write the problem, and draw a picture. Three of these activities are included.
Game: See more about the games listed below.
Color by Number/Math Problem: 3 total color-by-math problem pages are included.
Card Game Math Lesson
A set of cards are included, as well as instructions to play Go Fish and War with the same set of cards. Cards are included in color and black and white!
Oh Christmas Tree Board Game
Students will practice fact fluency and story problems with a FUN and engaging math game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over! A colored version of the game has also been added in case you want to use it for more than just sub days, but black and white is also included.
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
Answer keys are included for ALL student worksheets
The December lesson plans for 3rd & 4th grade ELA include:
“December ELA Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover
This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included.
“December ELA Sub Plans” Binder Spines
These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1″, 1.5″ or 2″ binder!
Table of Contents
A list of everything that is included in the December lesson plans for 3rd & 4th grade!
Note to Teacher
This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!
Santa Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are Santa themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Ornament Themed “How Did Your Day Go?” Substitute Notes Form
This substitute notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn’t get to, and any additional notes. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also boasts a fun ornament theme!
Christmas Substitute Punch Cards
These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! These will do the trick!
Copies for Students List
A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day
ELA Lesson Checklist
This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your ELA block.
ELA Lesson #1 December Fill-In-The-Blanks
These basic fill-in-the-blanks allow students to fill in the blanks of stories using nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.! Students will get a kick out of these while practicing their parts of speech.
Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets
ELA Lessons #2 December Fixing Sentences
Students will fix sentences at an upper-grade level with these fun and engaging worksheets.
Opinion Writing Lesson Pet Reindeer
Students will write a brief opinion piece about having a pet reindeer. Includes lesson plan, brainstorming pages, and writing page
Descriptive Writing Lesson My Dream Christmas Present
Students will get specific with their dream Christmas present in this lesson! The lesson plan, writing page, and illustration page are included.
Reading Prompts & Lesson
2 reading prompts are included at 2 different levels. Choose one to use or use both and differentiate! One of the prompts is an informational piece about Hanukkah and the other is about making cookies for Santa.
A lesson plan is included to introduce the topics for each reading prompt as well!
Reading Lesson to use with ANY Book!
This reading lesson can be used for a class read-aloud OR silent reading of any narrative story. It is focused on summarizing. This lesson can be used over and over.
A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included
“The Gingerbread Man” ELA Review Game
Students will practice their parts of speech AND figurative language with a FUN and engaging board game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over!
Christmas Tree Art Activity
The Christmas tree art activity is a lot of fun! Students will decorate the Christmas tree on the outside, and draw and color the presents on the inside! They will also write what they like about Christmas trees. The lesson plan is also included.
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
Answer Keys and Worksheet Guides are included for ALL student worksheets.
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