Engaging, Educational & Full of Holiday Joy

Christmas is the perfect time to mix learning with fun in the classroom. With the right activities, students can enjoy the festive season while improving their reading, writing, math, creativity, and social skills.

Whether you teach elementary or middle school students, in-person or online, these Christmas classroom activities will keep learners excited, involved, and learning meaningfully. They also encourage kindness, teamwork, and self-expression, which makes the season even more special.

Let’s explore 9 fun and easy Christmas activities for school that students will love.

Roll a Christmas Story

Creative Writing Made Fun

Turn storytelling into a game with this exciting Christmas writing activity. Students roll a die three times to decide:

• The main character
• The setting
• The problem

Every roll creates a new and funny holiday story—maybe about a naughty reindeer, a lost sleigh, or an elf saving Christmas!

How to use it in class:

• Younger students can write the story together as a class
• Older students can work in pairs and write one line at a time

Students can present their stories by:

• Reading aloud
• Acting it out
• Making simple puppets
• Using text with emojis

Candy Cane Science Experiment

Simple Christmas STEM Activity

This hands-on science activity sparks curiosity and critical thinking. Students test what happens when a candy cane is placed in different liquids.

Materials needed:

• Candy canes
• Water, vinegar, oil
• Clear cups
• Timer

Students make predictions, observe changes, and discuss results. They learn why sugar dissolves in some liquids but not others.

 Great for building observation skills and scientific thinking.

The Re-Gifting Debate

Critical Thinking & Speaking Activity

Ask students a fun debate question:
 “Is re-gifting Christmas presents okay?”

Students choose a side yes, no, or undecided and explain their opinions. They can change sides if convinced by others’ ideas.

Extension ideas:

• Conduct a survey
• Create a graph
• Write a short opinion essay

 Improves communication, reasoning, and confidence.

Update a Christmas Classic

Modern Writing Challenge

Read the classic poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” and discuss words or ideas that feel old-fashioned today.

Students then rewrite the poem in a modern Christmas setting, using today’s clothes, dreams, and traditions.

They can share by reading or acting out their poems.

 Perfect for improving comprehension and creative writing.

Create Joyful Christmas Cards

Easy Art & Kindness Activity

Students make handmade Christmas cards using simple craft materials. Inside the card, they write a kind message or wish for someone else.

This activity helps children:

• Express emotions
• Practice gratitude
• Spread kindness

A meaningful blend of art and emotional learning.

Random Acts of Kindness Calendar

Build Empathy This Christmas

Create a class list of small kind acts like:

• Helping at home
• Complimenting a classmate
• Making a card for someone

Add one kind act for each day of December. Students reflect on how kindness makes them feel.

Encourages empathy, responsibility, and positive behavior.

Christmas Around the World

Cultural Learning Activity

Students research how Christmas is celebrated in different countries. They learn about food, traditions, and customs from around the world.

Activities include:

• Comparing two countries
• Writing short paragraphs
• Sharing family traditions

 Builds cultural awareness and global understanding.

Festive Emoji Math

Math with a Christmas Twist

Turn math practice into a game using festive emojis. Students solve addition, subtraction, and logic puzzles using Christmas symbols.

They can also:

• Create their own emoji math problems
• Exchange puzzles with classmates

 Makes math fun, visual, and engaging.

Make a Christmas Wish List for Others

Teaching Gratitude & Giving

Instead of writing what they want, students write wishes for:

• Their family
• Friends
• Community
• The world

This activity helps children think beyond themselves and understand the joy of giving.

Promotes gratitude, kindness, and emotional growth.

 Final Thoughts

These Christmas activities for school are easy to plan, fun to do, and full of learning. They help students develop academic skills, creativity, and kindness all while enjoying the festive season.