These 5th & 6th grade math lesson plans for December are full of Christmas math activities that your students will love! These December math lesson plans can fill several days of your math block or can be used as math sub plans so you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math activities while you are away.
Copies for students’ pages and a lesson checklist are included to make your sub prep easy peasy! Then, each math lesson includes a quick math review, fluency practice, math riddle activity, word problem activity, backward story problem activity, and a math game. A color-by-math problem for each lesson is also included for fast finishers. Each of the three lessons should cover a math block. Wherever needed, differentiated content is included in the plans for 5th and 6th grades. These are subtly marked with icons so you can easily tell which is which. You can utilize the grade-level version or use both for differentiation.
Please look through the preview which includes an overview of the 5th & 6th grade math lesson plans for December PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these math sub plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
The 5th & 6th grade math lesson plans for December 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!
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
Math 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 math block.
THREE math lesson plans with 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 Math 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
Want math problems with answers? We’ve included answer keys for ALL student worksheets
11 reviews for December Sub Plans for 5th and 6th Grade Math
Rated 5 out of 5
Ashley Patrick –
Love!
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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
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!
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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
Ashley R. –
My students loved this! Thank you!
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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!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Kaitlyn S. –
Fun resource to use right before break for review!
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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.
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Rated 5 out of 5
MskyMath –
Life-saver when I was unepectedly out with little time to prepare!
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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.
Reviewed on TPT
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Ashley Patrick –
Love!
Reviewed on TPT
Anita A. –
This was a great resource. My class enjoyed the activities with the sub! Thanks!
Reviewed on TPT
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 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
Amy B. –
This is a great source to use as morning work or a quick checkin of previously taught skills.
Reviewed on TPT
Ashley R. –
My students loved this! Thank you!
Reviewed on TPT
Erin P. –
This was a life saver when I was out sick! Easy to use sub plans- a great buy!
Reviewed on TPT
Kaitlyn S. –
Fun resource to use right before break for review!
Reviewed on TPT
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 TPT
MskyMath –
Life-saver when I was unepectedly out with little time to prepare!
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 TPT