The holiday season is a magical time in the classroom but can also be hectic. With students buzzing with excitement, keeping them engaged in meaningful learning can be a challenge. Not to mention that many holidays are being celebrated in such a short time.
That’s where these holiday activity pages come in. This comprehensive activity taps into the season’s festive spirit and reinforces critical math skills in a way that’s both educational and fun. It’s the perfect way to combine holiday cheer with rigorous academic content.
The Holiday Classroom Struggle
Many teachers struggle to maintain students’ focus as the holidays approach. The holidays bring a lot of excitement to a classroom, and it can be challenging to keep students engaged.
So, the best action plan is to capitalize on their excitement and bring the holidays into your math time. Allow your students to learn more about holidays worldwide and feel like they celebrate them while doing math. It is a win-win for all.
One of the benefits of these holiday activity pages is that they cover various holidays, not just one. This project covers non-religious holidays and looks at how Christmas is celebrated worldwide. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of global cultures, adding depth to their learning experience.
Staying on Track
As upper-grade teachers, we have a lot of content to cover in a school year. At times, it feels impossible to do it all. So, we don’t have the time to take the month of December off and have nonstop holiday festivities. We need to continue to practice grade-level skills and standards.
These winter holiday pages do just that! In this Holiday Around the World math project, students learn about various holidays and cultures while practicing grade-level place value and operations standards.
Each math project is available in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade standards, so you no longer feel guilty about doing the fun holiday activities. In these winter holiday pages, students will round numbers to learn about Posadas processions in Mexico, the weather in Australia during Christmas time by dividing numbers, and more. It is a truly festive and engaging standards-based activity.
Short on Time
This time of year is hectic. There are so many activities happening at school and in our personal lives. So, not only do we need activities that are engaging and educational, but we also need activities that require minimal planning and prep.
These holiday activity pages are a high-quality, ready-to-use resource that will engage your upper elementary students. You can use all the pages in this activity or pick and choose the ones you want to use. Then, all you need to do is print!
These holiday activity pages include little passport stamps you can print and give your students once they complete each page correctly. These passport stamps add extra motivation for your students. They will love learning about various holidays and be motivated to collect all the stamps. Again, this activity comes with everything you need and requires little planning and preparation.
If you want to differentiate these holiday activity pages for your students, grab this free place value and computation differentiation toolkit.
This toolkit includes tools you can easily give your students to support them as they complete place value and computation activities. These include place value charts, math graphic organizers, number lines, and more. This toolkit is an excellent resource for various activities and is perfect for differentiating these holiday activity pages.
Versatile
These holiday activity pages are versatile and can fit your busy schedule in various ways. Plug it in your math centers, and use it with small groups for morning work or early finishers.
Use this activity to complement a holiday around the world unit! In this unit, look at a different winter holiday daily and use the corresponding math page.
For example, if you learn about Diwali, use the Diwali math page, and so on. Students love the festive activities, and you will love that they practice grade-level math standards.
Don’t have time to do a whole holiday around the world unit? You can still use these holiday activity pages to add festive fun to your math block. It is the perfect activity for the last few days before winter break, when your schedule can be hectic with celebrations, assemblies, and assessments.
See What Others Are Saying…
Here’s what teachers who have used these holiday activity pages have to say:
“This resource was a lifesaver during the busy holiday season. My students loved traveling and learning about different cultures while practicing their math skills. It kept them engaged and excited to learn!” – Mrs. K.
“The activities were perfectly aligned with our standards, and my students could practice important math skills in a fun and meaningful way. I especially appreciated how easy it was to prepare – everything I needed was right there.” – Mr. J.
“I’ve used this project for the past two years, and it’s become a holiday tradition in my classroom. My students look forward to it every year!” – Ms. L.
Ready to bring the world into your classroom this holiday season? Click on your grade level below to grab this festive and engaging project.
These holiday activity pages are your solution to keeping students engaged and learning during the festive season. They save time, reduce stress, and bring knowledge into your classroom. This activity is more than just a set of worksheets; it’s a complete holiday experience for your classroom.
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