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December Sub Plans for 3rd Grade & 4th Grade ELA

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These 3rd & 4th grade December ELA lesson plans are full of Christmas and winter-themed activities, including December writing prompts, that your students will love! These December lesson plans will fill several days of your ELA block or can be used as Christmas sub plans so you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful ELA activities while you are away. 
 
The themes in the activities and lessons include Christmas, Hanukkah, Santa, reindeer, elves, snowmen, Christmas trees, gingerbread, and more! The monthly themes are so engaging and fun for kids.

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Description

The 3rd & 4th grade December ELA lesson plans 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 these December lesson plans!

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 subsittute 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 & December Writing Prompt: 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 & December Writing Prompt: 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

60 reviews for December Sub Plans for 3rd Grade & 4th Grade ELA

  1. Kelly M. –

    This is going to be so helpful even if I’m not out. Great resource for any teacher.

    Reviewed on TPT

    • Educate & Rejuvenate –

      Thanks, Kelly!

  2. Michele G. –

    Once again you have done an awesome job, making my life easier!

    Reviewed on TPT

    • Educate & Rejuvenate –

      Thank you so much, Michele! 🙂

  3. Jean Marie H. –

    Very user friendly!

    Reviewed on TPT

  4. Charlotte L. –

    Very good plans for several grades and easy to use.
    Thanks.

    Reviewed on TPT

  5. Suzanne Harmon –

    Great

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  6. Rachel W. –

    Perfect! Thank you.

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  7. Gwendolyn H. –

    Thanks

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  8. richele H. –

    Thank you! Perfect for a sub!

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  9. Vicki Marseglia –

    These are awesome!

    Reviewed on TPT

  10. Melissa A. –

    PERFECTION!!! This was so useful for my day out right before the winter break!! Thank you!

    Reviewed on TPT

    • Educate & Rejuvenate –

      Glad you loved it! Thanks, Melissa!

  11. Melissa R. –

    Helped a TON when my kids got sick this winter! Thanks!

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  12. Jennifer B. –

    🙂

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  13. Ewa D. –

    Such a lifesaver! SO detailed and easy for me to add into sub plans!

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  14. The Curly Q Teacher –

    Extremely helpful resource.

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  15. Lyndsey B. –

    Last minute sub plans made easy!

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  16. Stephanie F. –

    Truly made my life easier! THANK YOU!

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  17. MrsGsCorner –

    thank you!

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  18. Jade S. –

    I love this!

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  19. Robin H. –

    Great Resource!

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  20. dawnc.murray (verified owner) –

    I’m a substitute teacher and these pages are SO convenient! A quick read through and I’m ready for the day! Amazing.

    Verified buyer

    • Kelsey –

      Thank you so much for your feedback, Dawn! So glad you have enjoyed them.

  21. Simply 4th with Mrs. Belin –

    Looking forward to using!

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  22. Melissa P. –

    love this!

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  23. Fourth Grade Fancies –

    Thank you SO much. Such a huge help!

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  24. Kimberly W. –

    thank you

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  25. Donna Riddle –

    great job

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  26. Sharon K. –

    This was so helpful when I had an unexpected family emergency. Thank you for providing a wonderful resource like this.

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  27. Heidi E. –

    Thank you so much for this great resource.

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  28. ArniLynne T. –

    life saver

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  29. Leslie C. –

    Love it and the sub said my students enjoyed it as well. Thank you for your hard work in putting this resource together. Fantastic.

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  30. Melissa R. –

    Thanks for the resource.

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  31. Aimee C. –

    These plans really helped me out when I had to be off for a couple of days.

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  32. Catherine E. –

    Thanks!

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  33. Growing by Grace –

    Great resource.

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  34. Romie D. –

    Awesome resource!

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  35. Nissa L. –

    Helped tremendously when I was unexpectedly out – thank you!

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  36. Katherine B. –

    This was so helpful during the crazy month of December! I didn’t need them for sub plans, but I incorporated many of the activities into my regular instruction!

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  37. Mrs. Queen of the Classroom –

    These were PERFECT!

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  38. Chanda Millard –

    This resource has really helped my students understanding.

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  39. Nicole H. –

    Such a great resource. Cute and fun for the students! Thank you

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  40. Carrie M. –

    Perfect review for those days before winter break. My students loved the activities.

    Reviewed on TPT

  41. Rachel K. –

    Great resource!

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  42. Callie W. –

    I love all of your monthly sub plans! Thank you!

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  43. Tracey G. –

    This saved me a ton of time during one of the busiest months of the school year.

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  44. Joy J. –

    This resource helped me anytime I was out sick.

    Reviewed on TPT

  45. Marilyn K. –

    This was a great resource to leave as last minute plans for a sub thank you

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  46. Lisa S. –

    I needed sub plans for the week before Christmas. These were great. Wish I could find more sub plans already set up for me.

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  47. Tracy K. –

    This resource helped to make planning for a sub during this holiday season a breeze.

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  48. Dakota H. –

    A very wonderful resource! My students were very engaged and enjoyed it.

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  49. Micah H. –

    I love using this creator’s content when I need last minute sub plans! My kids enjoy doing the monthly themed activities and worksheets.

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  50. Stephanie K. –

    Such fun – educational activities for younger students. Easy to understand sub plans.

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  51. Bernadette C. –

    This was a really fun activity! My students enjoyed doing this. I will definitely use this again

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  52. Ashley B. –

    This was great. I had to leave unexpectedly when my kids were sick, so I was just able to print and leave it for the sub. The kids stayed engaged working on the different activities.

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  53. Starli W. –

    I had to be out two days and I did not want a sub teaching a new concept. This was great. It reviewed previously taught skills.

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  54. Kenneth W. –

    This was a great resource for my students! Thank you!

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  55. Personalized in Third –

    I’ve used this resource with my 3rd graders, and it has been a fantastic addition to our learning! The materials are well-organized, visually appealing, and align perfectly with what my students need. I love how easy it is to implement — whether for whole group instruction, small group work, or independent practice.

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  56. Emily L. –

    This has been a great resource for me for years. Thanks for creating such a simple, functional and fun resource.

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  57. Jennifer Bizon –

    Really fun activity for the students to do with the substitute.

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  58. Laura Tucker –

    This was so easy to leave for a sub. The kids were engaged with the material. Thanks!

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  59. Ashley J. –

    What a great resource to make my life easy when I am not able to have time to plan for a substitute. The students enjoyed the activities and it was easy for the substitute to follow!

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  60. Ashlee J. –

    This was an easy to use resource when I needed sub plans in a flash. Thank you!

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