Surviving the Holidays

So...it's December!  The spirits are high in every elementary school.  While spirits are fun, we still have the curriculum to teach.  How do we embrace the chaos & still keep our students engaged?

Below you will find lots of ideas to bring some engagement to your lessons: 

One of my favorite service learning projects for this season is the Pajama Drive through Scholastic!

How about this FREE Winter STEM Marshmallow Shooter? 

We Are Teachers has a great idea of sending home some scented holiday playdough.  Maybe they will get some making words practice done over break!  You could even add in a list of holiday words for your students to practice!

Check out these Christmas Trees!!!!  These are perfect for a STEM challenge!

How about a compliment present!  A gift for students from students!  

Do you have an elf?  Check out these 24 Zero Elf on the Shelf ideas for your classroom from Me and B Make Tea! 

Or try some reader's theatre from Lisa Frase on TPT! 

Hope these ideas help you head right into the New Year with some holiday fun!