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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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Christmas Picture Dictionary

Christmas Picture Dictionary

, December
A colourful picture dictionary, which can also be used as a classroom poster for teaching Christmas related vocabulary: Santa, presents, carol, sleigh, Christmas lights, Christmas tree and much m ...
23 Views 39,814 BegElem
If You Could Buy One Person Anything For Christmas... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Buy One Person Anything For Christmas... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt:  If you could buy one person anything for Christmas, regardless of cost, what would you get them and why? Who would you choose to receive the gift?
7 Views 11,993 All
One Type Of Gift... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

One Type Of Gift... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt: What if you were only allowed to receive one type of gift (such as books, computer games, clothes) for Christmas for the rest of your life? What would you choose and why?
6 Views 9,898 All
Christmas Word Search

Christmas Word Search

, December
A simple word search for Christmas related words. Hope you find it helpful! List of words used in this word search: ORNAMENT, SLEIGH, STOCKING, SANTACLAUS, COOKIES, REINDEER, ELVES, TREE, PRESENT ...
6 Views 15,717 Elem
Christmas Worksheet

Christmas Worksheet

, December
An amazing worksheet for teaching Christmas related vocabulary. It includes a picture dictionary which can also be used as a study sheet or classroom poster followed by a wordsearch puzzle . The ...
27 Views 24,770 ElemPre-IntInt
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Christmas Wordsearch Puzzle

Christmas Wordsearch Puzzle

, December
This is a pretty easy wordsearch puzzle for teaching or revising Christmas related vocabulary. Students are asked to find the words and then match them with the pictures. Suitable for elementary ...
14 Views 16,073 ElemPre-Int
Christmas Flashcards

Christmas Flashcards

Here's a set of cards for teaching Christmas related vocabulary. Depending on your students' level they can be used in several ways such as memory games, conversation cards, oral test, group work ...
14 Views 21,457 ElemPre-Int
Christmas Boardgame

Christmas Boardgame

This is a boardgame for teaching Christmas related vocabulary. Students advance on the board with dice and counters, when they land on a square they must make a sentence using the picture clue pr ...
20 Views 22,257 ElemPre-Int
Christmas Time Worksheet

Christmas Time Worksheet

2 exercises to revise/learn vocabulary on Christmas time. In the 1st one the students have to match 24 words and 24 pictures. In the 2nd one they have to find the Christmas vocabulary in the words ...
12 Views 11,613 ElemPre-IntInt
Why We Have Winter: Ancient Greek Legend

Why We Have Winter: Ancient Greek Legend

The Ancient Greek legend on why we have winter, involving Persephone, Hades and Demeter. students will read the story and answer comprehension questions about it. Finally, they will have to write ...
43 Views 36,731 ElemPre-Int
Christmas Worksheet

Christmas Worksheet

, December
This is a very simple and colourful matching activity for teaching Christmas related vocabulary. Suitable for elementary students who are asked to match the words with the pictures.
8 Views 10,804 BegElem
Christmas Matching Activity

Christmas Matching Activity

, December
This is a pretty easy matching activity, suitable for elementary students who are asked to read the words and then match them with the pictures. Vocabulary included: Carolers, Holly, Star, Candle ...
23 Views 30,219 BegElem
Christmas Picture Dictionary

Christmas Picture Dictionary

, December
A very simple picture dictionary for teaching Christmas related vocabulary: bag of toys, bells, bulb, carolers, Christmas tree, presents, Christmas lights, wish list, toys, presents, reindeer,sle ...
32 Views 69,382 BegElemPre-Int
Winter Worksheet

Winter Worksheet

, , , December
A 2-page worksheet for teaching winter related vocabulary. The first page is basically just a picture dictionary, which can also be be used as a study sheet and the second page has a pretty simp ...
22 Views 28,455 BegElem
Winter Flashcards

Winter Flashcards

Here´s a set of high quality flashcards for teaching vocabulary related to winter. Each of the flashcards contains full colour illustrations and the corresponding word: snowman, snow-angels ...
29 Views 55,905 BegElem
Christmas Activity Sheet

Christmas Activity Sheet

, , December
This is a fun activity sheet for students to do before Christmas. 1. They decorate the Christmas tree with the Christmas related objects and color it. 2. They read and circle the true information ...
33 Views 25,073 Elem
Christmas Project (Arts and Crafts)

Christmas Project (Arts and Crafts)

, December, ,
Two funny and useful worksheets! Children practise co-ordination and kin-aesthetic skills through art and crafts activities. Help them to express themselves creatively by making Christmas decoract ...
11 Views 10,449 All
Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 3

Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 3

This worksheet, called 'Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 3', with a sub-title 'Billy and Maria learn about Winter Storms', was originally provided by National W ...
16 Views 24,046 BegElem
Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 2

Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 2

This worksheet, called 'Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 2', with a sub-title 'Billy, Maria and the Snowflake', was originally provided by National Weather Serv ...
5 Views 13,030 BegElem
Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 1

Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 1

This worksheet, called 'Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 1', was kindly provided by National Weather Service, in cooperation with National Oceanic and Atmospher ...
8 Views 20,353 BegElemPre-Int
Natural Disaster Worksheet: Watch Out... Winter Storms Ahead!

Natural Disaster Worksheet: Watch Out... Winter Storms Ahead!

This worksheet, called 'Natural Disaster Worksheet: Watch Out... Winter Storms Ahead!', was first presented by the American Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management Agency, in cooperation with U ...
9 Views 15,942 Pre-IntInt
Song Worksheet: Silent Night [WITH VIDEO]

Song Worksheet: Silent Night [WITH VIDEO]

This worksheet is based on the famous Christmas carol “Silent Night” that all students simply adore. All the adjectives are removed from the lyrics and students will have to put them i ...
14 Views 23,262 ElemPre-IntIntAdv
Christmas Activities Worksheet

Christmas Activities Worksheet

December,
A worksheet to be used when the Christmas holidays are coming. The activites are fun and will help you teach students English carols in a modern way. The best way to use this worksheet is with som ...
10 Views 8,971 ElemPre-Int
Winter Vacation Find Someone Who

Winter Vacation Find Someone Who

A find someone who activity for those returning to school after winter vacation. Always popular with my Korean elementary school students and gives everyone a chance to speak in English. The quest ...
14 Views 27,568 ElemPre-Int
Winter Vocabulary Domino

Winter Vocabulary Domino

Simple winter vocabulary domino for elementary children.You can cut the activity sheet and give them to your students. Or you can just copy it and tell you students to cut it and match the picture ...
20 Views 29,033 BegElem

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