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It would be safe to say that for the majority of the planet December is more fun than any other month of the year. It's all those Christmas (or some other cultural/ethnic equivalent) decorations, festive songs, suspense of giving and receiving presents, joyful celebrations and some closure people get as the end of the year approaches. This can only mean one thing: it's time to make your lessons more fun and joy rather than hard work you had to do with your students in the previous months.
We are happy to invite you to browse our collection of 174 December worksheets which are there to help you set up amazing and challenging festive and year-roundup classes, theme celebration sessions, 'how they celebrate in different countries' activities and 'welcome New Year!' lessons.
Our 'calendar' worksheets will give you ideas for the last month of the year in terms of holidays, events and celebrations - like you do not have enough of them in your mind already! But if you find an opportunity to add some variety to your classroom, the occasions can include Special Education Day, Bill of Rights Day, Wright Brothers Day, or Rudyard Kipling birthday anniversary. And, of course, there is Christmas and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa (or whatever they call it in your part of the world!) - give your students some background information on the history and origin of these holidays, or encourage them to find that information themselves and present or discuss it in class.
All the materials are free for all registered Busyteacher.org users. Knock yourself out downloading them and putting them to a good use in your classroom!

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The History of Christmas Decorations

The History of Christmas Decorations

Anastasiia
, , , December
The video-based worksheet helps pre-Intermediate students to explore traditional US Christmas decorations. The tasks rely on images and matching strategies. The video-based assignments aim to ...
1 Views 10,490 Pre-IntInt
Traditional British Christmas Foods

Traditional British Christmas Foods

Anastasiia
, , , December
The video-based worksheet allows students to explore traditional British Christmas dishes. The tasks are aimed at Elementary or pre-Intermediate learners and rely on images and matching strategie ...
1 Views 23,537 ElemPre-Int
Frosty the Snowman (1969) Worksheet

Frosty the Snowman (1969) Worksheet

This 26 minute Frosty the Snowman animated video is a classic from 1969. This worksheet is for pre-intermediate and up. It's in eight parts with each part's approximate start and end time listed. ...
1 Views 29,413 Pre-IntIntAdv
Hanukkah Worksheet - Research Activity

Hanukkah Worksheet - Research Activity

To celebrate Hanukkah we have created this research activity for students to enjoy. This worksheet was created by PrimaryLeap.co.uk. Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights and lasts for eight d ...
3 Views 21,923 Elem
Christmas Chatterbox

Christmas Chatterbox

Helen Close
This appeals to all ages, making a Christmas chatterbox. We discuss greetings that are used at Christmas both spoken and written. There are a number on the sheet you can choose from. Students wri ...
1 Views 35,065 All
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December Calendar and Holiday Coloring Pages

December Calendar and Holiday Coloring Pages

, December
This 8-page worksheet contains the calendar for the month of December where you can put important dates and your students' Birthdays (if any), and 7 pages of December symbols and characters that c ...
14 Views 26,697 BegElemPre-Int
Friends worksheet 05x11

Friends worksheet 05x11

Pauliane Godoy
This is a worksheet based on the famous tv series Friends. It's an activity that can be usedo with intermediate students or higher. This episode is about New Year's Eve resolutions. It's funny an ...
1 Views 18,737 IntAdv
Candles - How Many Words?

Candles - How Many Words?

How many words worksheets can be used in many ways. You can use it as a competition, as a timed challenge or just for fun! Students can complete the task on their own or in groups or in pairs. How ...
1 Views 19,110 Elem
Snowflake - How Many Words?

Snowflake - How Many Words?

How many words worksheets can be used in many ways. You can use it as a competition, as a timed challenge or just for fun! Students can complete the task on their own or in groups or in pairs. How ...
2 Views 20,217 Elem
Penguins - How Many Words?

Penguins - How Many Words?

How many words worksheets can be used in many ways. You can use it as a competition, as a timed challenge or just for fun! Students can complete the task on their own or in groups or in pairs. How ...
3 Views 16,334 Elem
Christmas Story Picture - Small Chimney

Christmas Story Picture - Small Chimney

This Christmas worksheet was created for primary/elementary students. Kids look at the picture and write a creative story to go along with it. Santa is looking a bit worried...We think the chimney ...
7 Views 41,266 Elem
Dot to Dot: Christmas Tree

Dot to Dot: Christmas Tree

, , December
Keep your kids entertained over the holidays with one of our Christmas dot to dot pages. Start at 1 and count in 1s to connect the dots and complete the picture. This will help their counting skil ...
5 Views 31,567 Elem
Story Picture - Hanukkah

Story Picture - Hanukkah

Hanukkah is nearly here! Students are asked to look at the picture and write a story to tell what's happening. A Jewish family are celebrating Hanukkah. Do you know how families celebrate this Jew ...
4 Views 26,742 Elem
Word Search - Rosh Hashanah

Word Search - Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. All of the words are associated with Rosh Hashanah. How many words can your students find hidden in the grid? To make it more fun for kids, set a time for the ...
3 Views 8,859 Elem
Greetings Card - Happy Hanukkah (with Dreidels)

Greetings Card - Happy Hanukkah (with Dreidels)

Kids can write their own message in this greetings card or use it as an extra resource when learning about Hanukkah! Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication, and i ...
4 Views 10,183 Elem
Greetings Card - Happy Hanukkah

Greetings Card - Happy Hanukkah

Kids can write their own message in this greetings card or use it as an extra resource when learning about Hanukkah! Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication, is an ...
1 Views 9,269 Elem
Colouring Worksheet - Menorah

Colouring Worksheet - Menorah

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication, is an eight-day Jewish holiday. Kids can colour the colouring worksheet and use it as an extra resource when learning about ...
3 Views 12,744 Elem
Colouring Worksheet - Dreidel

Colouring Worksheet - Dreidel

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication, is an eight-day Jewish holiday. Kids can colour the colouring worksheet and use it as an extra resource when learning about ...
4 Views 9,927 Elem
Colouring Worksheet - Happy Hanukkah

Colouring Worksheet - Happy Hanukkah

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication, is an eight-day Jewish holiday. Kids can colour the colouring worksheet and use it as an extra resource when learning about ...
3 Views 9,727 Elem
Christmas Fun Maze

Christmas Fun Maze

, December
Are your students getting excited for Christmas?! This Christmas maze is a fun, simple activity and an excellent way for children to practice their penmanship skills. Encourage kids to stay withi ...
6 Views 16,792 Elem
Christmas Worksheet: Cloze Exercise

Christmas Worksheet: Cloze Exercise

This fun Christmas printable is a cloze exercise and was created for primary/elementary students. Students are asked to read the sentences and fill in the missing words. There is a word bank to he ...
13 Views 38,749 Elem
Christmas Riddles - Matching Worksheet

Christmas Riddles - Matching Worksheet

Christmas is upon us! This fun Christmas worksheet can be used as an extra teaching resource when learning about Christmas. Students match the Christmas riddles on the left with the correct answer ...
7 Views 34,822 Elem
Christmas Story Picture - Elf at the North Pole

Christmas Story Picture - Elf at the North Pole

This Christmas worksheet was created for primary/elementary students. Students look at the picture and write a creative story to go along with it. They must also think of a title. The picture show ...
4 Views 18,872 Elem
Christmas Worksheet: Reindeer - Reading Comprehension

Christmas Worksheet: Reindeer - Reading Comprehension

This Christmas worksheet includes facts about reindeer. It can be handed out to students as as an extra resource when teaching kids about Christmas. Students are asked to read through the text and ...
4 Views 40,724 Elem
The History of Candles - Christmas Fact Sheet

The History of Candles - Christmas Fact Sheet

This fact sheet can be used as an extra resource when teaching students about Christmas. There are many different reasons why candles are associated with Christmas, although no one knows when they ...
4 Views 17,294 Elem

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