These December lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade math and ELA are full of Christmas themed activities! Students love the December curriculum themes! The lesson plans can fill several days of your math and ELA blocks or can be used 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 5th & 6th 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 5th & 6th 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 lessons:
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 5th & 6th 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 5th & 6th 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.
WHAT HAVE PEOPLE SAID ABOUT MY SUB PLANS PREVIOUSLY? You can find these reviews on my “Ready To Go Sub Plans” on TpT, which follow the same formatting as these brand-new ones.
“These sub plans have been the BEST discovery I have made on TPT! Thank you for making these wonderful and all inclusive plans that are so easy to use, especially when you are sick and the last thing you want to do is write sub plans!”
“I have purchased several sets of emergency sub plans, and they just never fit my needs. These, however, are just what I’ve been looking for! Easy prep, easy for the sub to follow! I recommend this to anyone needing emergency plans.”
“These are fantastic! I purchased, copied, and stored in a sub tub. I told a neighbor where the tub was and all she did was put my tub on my desk and the day ran SO SMOOTHLY!”
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December ELA Preview:
39 reviews for December Sub Plans 5th and 6th Grade Math and ELA Mini Bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Paige G. –
Thank you so much! 🙂
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Rated 5 out of 5
Rebekah C. –
Love this resource! So organized.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Ashley Patrick –
Love!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Terri Hicks –
Great!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Anita A. –
This was a great resource. My class enjoyed the activities with the sub! Thanks!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Anita A. –
Class enjoyed the activities! 🙂
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Rated 3 out of 5
Jesse R. –
It was great!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Julie H. –
These were great as sub plans or even just normal classroom use.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Miss Bumbaco –
Great for maternity leave plans
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Such cute and fun pages! Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Teaching Naturally –
I love these sub plan sets. They are very useful for emergency sub plans and also as great supplemental activities for 5th and 5th grade. I love the variety of activities including a game. Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Renee Kelly –
Loved the game! I left if for a sub and the kids loved it!
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Rated 4 out of 5
Chad B. –
Great resources to pull for a sub while I was out!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 4 out of 5
Ashley B. –
These were easy activities for my students while I was out.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Mandi Larsen –
Great resource. Thank you so much!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Brenda L. –
Nice supplement for my kindergarten lessons when we had to go virtual in December.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Leslie P. –
This was so easy to use. The sub (and the students) were busy and engaged all day! Thanks so much!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Amy B. –
This is a great source to use as morning work or a quick checkin of previously taught skills.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Marianne L. –
There was everything I needed for my students. Thank you very much.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Lindy K. –
Students were fully engaged.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Jennifer H. –
I have utilized this with unexpected absences and had great success.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 4 out of 5
Ashley R. –
My students loved this! Thank you!
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Rated 4 out of 5
Ashley R. –
My students loved this! Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Elizabeth M. –
Great resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Dillan S. –
Awesome resource to keep students engaged during the busy Holiday season!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Create with Cullen –
This is a great resource to use with my class and I am excited to keep using!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 4 out of 5
Down the ELA Road –
My students loved this product! It was engaging, educational and fun!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Kayla D. –
I love celebrating the holidays with my students but it’s not always possible with so much to do with so little time. With this resource, we could practice our skills while also celebrating Christmas! All of us enjoyed it.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Erin P. –
This was a life saver when I was out sick! Easy to use sub plans- a great buy!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Dori D. –
A great resource to practice the skills used in class.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Kaitlyn S. –
Fun resource to use right before break for review!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Karrie P. –
This is great for sub work or station work during December months! It is easy to use and students can work independently.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Shannon M. –
I use this for my subs during the holiday time so my students also have fun activities to do if I take time off.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
MskyMath –
Life-saver when I was unepectedly out with little time to prepare!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Debbie S. –
My students enjoyed learning with this resource. It kept them engaged and helped to reinforce skills. It was a great resource for my classroom and my students.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Amber P. –
Loved using this resource. Will be using this again in the future. I didn’t use it until the end of the year but will remember to start the year off using this. I absolutely love it!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Marissa Ruiz –
This made my days out easy and prep free! I just printed out and it was ready to go!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
shannon H. –
worked perfectly. so simple and easy. Sub was able to do everything with no problems
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Tracey H. –
Overall, I love that there is such a variety of worksheets so I can differentiate the packets for my different levels. My students say they really like them because they’re fun and seasonal, which they appreciate. Occasionally, there is a mistake somewhere, but I can live with it, and my students don’t complain. I’m just happy there’s a resource out there that I can print and go for a sub.
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Paige G. –
Thank you so much! 🙂
Reviewed on TPT
Rebekah C. –
Love this resource! So organized.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Ashley Patrick –
Love!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Terri Hicks –
Great!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Anita A. –
This was a great resource. My class enjoyed the activities with the sub! Thanks!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Anita A. –
Class enjoyed the activities! 🙂
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Jesse R. –
It was great!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Julie H. –
These were great as sub plans or even just normal classroom use.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Miss Bumbaco –
Great for maternity leave plans
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Nicole H. –
Such cute and fun pages! Thank you!
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Teaching Naturally –
I love these sub plan sets. They are very useful for emergency sub plans and also as great supplemental activities for 5th and 5th grade. I love the variety of activities including a game. Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Renee Kelly –
Loved the game! I left if for a sub and the kids loved it!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Chad B. –
Great resources to pull for a sub while I was out!
Reviewed on TPT
Ashley B. –
These were easy activities for my students while I was out.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Mandi Larsen –
Great resource. Thank you so much!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Brenda L. –
Nice supplement for my kindergarten lessons when we had to go virtual in December.
Reviewed on TPT
Leslie P. –
This was so easy to use. The sub (and the students) were busy and engaged all day! Thanks so much!
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Amy B. –
This is a great source to use as morning work or a quick checkin of previously taught skills.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Marianne L. –
There was everything I needed for my students. Thank you very much.
Reviewed on TPT
Lindy K. –
Students were fully engaged.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Jennifer H. –
I have utilized this with unexpected absences and had great success.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Ashley R. –
My students loved this! Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Ashley R. –
My students loved this! Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Elizabeth M. –
Great resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Dillan S. –
Awesome resource to keep students engaged during the busy Holiday season!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Create with Cullen –
This is a great resource to use with my class and I am excited to keep using!
Reviewed on TPT
Down the ELA Road –
My students loved this product! It was engaging, educational and fun!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Kayla D. –
I love celebrating the holidays with my students but it’s not always possible with so much to do with so little time. With this resource, we could practice our skills while also celebrating Christmas! All of us enjoyed it.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Erin P. –
This was a life saver when I was out sick! Easy to use sub plans- a great buy!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Dori D. –
A great resource to practice the skills used in class.
Reviewed on TPT
Kaitlyn S. –
Fun resource to use right before break for review!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Karrie P. –
This is great for sub work or station work during December months! It is easy to use and students can work independently.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Shannon M. –
I use this for my subs during the holiday time so my students also have fun activities to do if I take time off.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
MskyMath –
Life-saver when I was unepectedly out with little time to prepare!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Debbie S. –
My students enjoyed learning with this resource. It kept them engaged and helped to reinforce skills. It was a great resource for my classroom and my students.
Reviewed on TPT
Amber P. –
Loved using this resource. Will be using this again in the future. I didn’t use it until the end of the year but will remember to start the year off using this. I absolutely love it!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Marissa Ruiz –
This made my days out easy and prep free! I just printed out and it was ready to go!
Reviewed on TPT
shannon H. –
worked perfectly. so simple and easy. Sub was able to do everything with no problems
Reviewed on TPT
Tracey H. –
Overall, I love that there is such a variety of worksheets so I can differentiate the packets for my different levels. My students say they really like them because they’re fun and seasonal, which they appreciate. Occasionally, there is a mistake somewhere, but I can live with it, and my students don’t complain. I’m just happy there’s a resource out there that I can print and go for a sub.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle