Here are some engaging Christmas-themed classroom activities that cater to various age groups and skill levels.
Activities for All Levels
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Hide Christmas-related items or clues around the classroom. Create riddles or hints to guide students to the next clue.
Holiday-Themed STEM Challenge
Task students with building the tallest Christmas tree using only cups or designing a sleigh that can hold the most weight.
Christmas Charades or Pictionary
Use Christmas-themed words (e.g., "snowman," "reindeer," "sled") for students to act out or draw.
Holiday Word Search or Crossword
Create puzzles with Christmas-related vocabulary.
Festive Kahoot Quiz
Make a Kahoot quiz with Christmas facts, songs, and fun traditions to engage students digitally.
For Younger Students (Preschool & Early Elementary)
Christmas Craft Station
Set up a craft station where students make ornaments, cards, or paper snowflakes. Provide materials like glitter, markers, and colored paper.
Pin the Star on the Tree
A festive twist on "Pin the Tail on the Donkey," blindfold students and have them try to place a star on a paper Christmas tree.
Holiday Storytime
Read a Christmas-themed story like The Polar Express or How the Grinch Stole Christmas and have students discuss or draw their favorite part.
Christmas Bingo
Create bingo cards with Christmas-related images (Santa, reindeer, gifts). Use holiday candies as markers for extra fun!
Sing-Along and Dance
Play popular Christmas songs like Jingle Bells and organize a mini karaoke or dance session.
For Middle School Students
Christmas Around the World Research
Assign small groups to research how Christmas is celebrated in different countries and present their findings with visuals.
Holiday Escape Room
Create a Christmas-themed escape room with clues and puzzles (e.g., finding Santa's missing hat).
Decorate the Classroom
Let students create paper chains, garlands, or snowmen to transform the classroom into a winter wonderland.
Christmas Mad Libs
Provide Christmas-themed Mad Libs for a hilarious grammar and creative writing activity.
Cookie Decorating Contest
Bring plain cookies and decorating supplies. Students can create Christmas-themed designs, and everyone gets to eat their creation!
For High School Students
Christmas Movie Debate
Host a debate about the best Christmas movie of all time. Let students defend classics like Home Alone, Elf, or The Grinch.
Holiday Trivia Game
Divide the class into teams and play a Christmas trivia game, including questions about traditions, songs, and history.
Secret Santa Gift Exchange
Organize a Secret Santa activity with a small spending limit or homemade gifts.
Christmas Poetry Slam
Challenge students to write and perform Christmas or winter-themed poems.
Service Project
Collaborate on a project like writing holiday cards for seniors or creating care packages for those in need.