A Very Merry Christmas Writing Activity Your Students Will Love!
Hey teacher friend! The holiday season is here, and I know you’re looking for a fun and meaningful way to keep your students engaged during writing time. That’s why I can’t wait to share this Very Merry Christmas Writing Activity! It’s a festive, low-prep activity that helps your students practice building sentences while having a great time. Trust me, your kids will be talking about their silly sentences long after the holiday break.
What Makes This Christmas Writing Activity So Fun?
Here’s the gist: your students use color-coded word cards to create silly Christmas-themed sentences. Each set of cards has a “WHO” (like Santa or a reindeer), a “WHAT” (like skating or wrapping gifts), and a “WHERE” (like under the mistletoe or at the North Pole). They’ll combine these to make sentences like, “The festive poodle found an elf hiding at the disco.” or “The cute penguin wrote a letter in the chimney.”
The best part? They’re learning sentence structure without it feeling like work. It’s the perfect way to sneak in some grammar practice during the most wonderful time of the year!
How to Use This Christmas Writing Activity:
- Print and Prep: Just print out the sentence mats, word cards, and recording sheets. Laminate the sentence mats and word cards (if you want to keep them looking nice for years), and set them up in your writing center. You can even toss them into a cute holiday-themed basket for extra flair.
- Let the Fun Begin: Students pick one card from each category—WHO, WHAT, WHERE—and put together their sentences. The sillier, the better! Students loves sharing their sentences aloud and cracking each other up.
- Writing It Out: Have students record their sentences on differentiated recording sheets. There are options for writing 5, 8, or 12 sentences, so everyone can work at their own pace. Bonus: encourage them to illustrate their sentences. Their drawings are always priceless!
Why You’ll Love This Silly Sentences Christmas Writing Activity:
- Festive and Fun: It’s Christmas-themed, so it brings holiday joy into your classroom while keeping your students engaged.
- Super Simple Prep: Just print, cut, and laminate and you’re ready to go. It’s a lifesaver during the busy holiday season.
- Works for All Learners: With different recording sheets to choose from, this activity is perfect for a variety of writing levels.
- Encourages Creativity: Your students will have a blast coming up with unique, silly sentences—and their imaginations will run wild!
3 Ways to Take It to the Next Level:
- Add a Creative Twist: Let your students design their own cards with new Christmas characters or funny actions.
- Pair It With a Christmas Story: Use it after reading a holiday book and challenge students to make sentences inspired by the story.
- Decorate Your Classroom: Showcase their best sentences on a holiday-themed bulletin board. It’s a great way to celebrate their work and add some festive cheer.
A Holiday Must-Have for Teachers
This Very Merry Silly Sentences Christmas Writing Activity comes in holiday colors, original colors to match the OG Silly Sentences, and a blackline version! It’s fun, educational, and so easy to prep—exactly what you need during the busy holiday season!
Whether you’re running a writing center, planning small group activities, or just looking for a simple way to keep students engaged, this resource is ready to help. I can’t wait to hear how your students love creating their own silly sentences. They’re going to shine with creativity and holiday spirit!
So grab your favorite holiday beverage, print out the cards, and bring some festive fun to your classroom this season. You’ve got this!
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