The holidays and seasons are a perfect way to engage students in skills they're learning while adding another element of fun to the lesson. At Storyboard That, we put together several activities that you can use just for fun or alongside your winter holiday unit. Students can explore different holidays and explain their own traditions by creating storyboards, cards, and posters and sharing them with the class!
Recognize that your students may celebrate different winter holidays or none at all. Invite students to share their traditions or opt out if they prefer. This creates a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
Send home a quick survey or ask students to share with you privately about the holidays they celebrate. Use this info to guide your planning and ensure all traditions are acknowledged.
Offer several activity options—such as creating a storyboard about a family tradition, designing a holiday card, or researching a winter celebration from around the world. Choice increases engagement and makes every student feel included.
Encourage students to compare and contrast their celebrations. Facilitate respectful discussion about customs, foods, and symbols. This builds empathy and cultural awareness.
Showcase storyboards, cards, and posters around the classroom or in a virtual gallery. Celebrate everyone’s contributions and help students see themselves reflected in your classroom community.
Easy winter holiday classroom activities for K-12 students include making storyboards about traditions, crafting holiday cards, designing festive posters, and exploring global celebrations through creative projects.
Teachers can incorporate winter holidays by connecting activities to existing curriculum, such as having students write about their traditions, research global holidays, or create storyboards that reflect cultural themes.
Using seasonal activities increases student engagement, fosters cultural awareness, and provides opportunities for creative expression while reinforcing academic skills.
Students can share their holiday traditions by creating storyboards, presenting posters, writing cards, or participating in classroom discussions about diverse celebrations.
You can find ready-to-use winter holiday lesson plans on educational websites like Storyboard That, which offer pre-made activities, templates, and ideas tailored for teachers.