These December kindergarten theme lesson plans for math and ELA are full of Christmas-themed activities! Students love the December curriculum themes! You easily fill several days of your math and ELA block with these December lesson plans or they 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 kindergarten theme lesson plans for math and ELA PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these Christmas sub plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
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The December kindergarten theme math lesson plans 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. There is also room on the page to write any notes to the sub about how to best utilize the activities.
Math Lesson #1: Numbers 9-10
Students will focus on writing and counting the numbers 9-10 and review numbers 4-8 as well
A lesson plan & 4 worksheets included
Math Lesson #2: Place Value 0-20
Place value activities focused on the numbers 0-20
Includes lesson plan & 4 student work pages
Math Lesson #3: Comparing Numbers 0-10 with Santa Crocodiles
Students will compare numbers with this fun cut-and-paste activity with Santa crocodiles and Christmas items
Lesson plan, crocodile pages in color and black and white, and 5 comparing numbers pages included
Math Lesson #4: Addition and Subtraction 0-10
Students will practice their 0-10 addition and subtraction skills!
A lesson plan and 4 worksheets included
Math Lesson #5: Stars and Other Shapes
The lesson is focused on stars, so students will draw and identify stars. They will also match other shapes and work on patterns.
Includes lesson plan and 3 student pages
Math Lesson #6: Measurement & Data Activities
Students will work on measurable attributes, sorting, and a simple graph.
The lesson plan and 3 student pages included
Card Game Math Lesson
A set of cards with ten frames are included, as well as instructions to play the memory game 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 their basic addition facts 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 kindergarten theme 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 the December kindergarten theme 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 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 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
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: Letter Writing Practice with J, K, and L
Students will practice writing the letters J, K, and L and identify objects that use their sounds. Christmas themed!
Includes lesson plan & 3 worksheets
ELA Lessons #2: Rhyming: Sounds -ELL and -OCK
Students will do a cut-and-paste activity to practice rhyming! They will find words to match “BELL” and “SOCK” to keep up the Christmas theme.
Includes lesson plan & 1 page of cut-out cards and 2 pages for students to sort and paste them.
Writing Lesson: Santa Acrostic Poem
Students will write an acrostic poem- using one word for each of the letters in the word “SANTA”!
A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included
Writing Lesson: If I Had a Pet Reindeer
Students will write about if they had a pet reindeer and illustrate their writing.
Lesson plan and writing/illustration page included.
Writing Lesson: My Dream Christmas Gift
Students will use their imagination to come up with their DREAM Christmas gift. They will then draw a picture of it inside Santa’s bag! The writing and illustration page is included.
Sequencing Lesson
Students will put the pictures of “How To Decorate a Christmas Tree” in order and finish a brief sentence for each.
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 about cookies for Santa and the other is about Christmas jammies.
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 for any narrative story. It is focused on summarizing their reading. This lesson can be used over and over with new stories!
Lesson plan and graphic organizer included
“The Gingerbread Man” Sight Words Game
Students will practice their sight words with a FUN and engaging sight words 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! 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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