Christmas Bookmarks Student Gifts From Teacher

Every year at Christmas time, I give my students books from the Scholastic book orders (I usually buy the ones that are on sale and I use my points to save money.

This year, I decided to include some fun Christmas-themed bookmarks. There are also winter non-holiday specific versions for any of your students who don't celebrate Christmas.

I also included black-and-white versions for students to color in on their own. They are a perfect way to keep your fast finishers busy!

I have provided editable versions so that you can add student names or personalized messages.

I also included diverse clip art images for Santa.

I have even included a Spanish version of each bookmark!

Ways to Use These Christmas Bookmarks

1. Student Christmas Gifts

2. Christmas Treats for the classroom

3. Use as Christmas Gift Tags

4. Reward students who have met learning goals

5. Provide students with brain breaks

6. Place in the classroom library, once the student has finished reading, he/she may color a bookmark

7. Give bookmarks out for special Christmas parties or celebrations

If you would like to use these Christmas Bookmarks with your students, you can find them in my Teachers pay Teachers store here.

If you are looking for more ideas for Christmas gifts for your students, check out this blog post.

3 Digit by 1 Digit Multiplication Using the Area Model

If your students are working on (and possibly struggling with) 3-digit by 1-digit multiplication, you might want to give the area model a try!

What is Area Model Multiplication?

The area model method is based on the equation that we use to find the area of a rectangle where we multiply the length times the width to find the area.

 

                             (L X W=Area)  

When using the area model to multiply 3-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers, we break down the 3-digit number into the expanded form and then multiply each part by the 1-digit number.  We then add the partial products together.  You can see an example of this in the anchor chart above.

How can students get more practice with Area Model Multiplication?

I love using Scoot games to help my students get out of their seats while they practice the skills we are working on. I developed this fun Christmas Area Model Multiplication Scoot Game to give students more practice with area model multiplication.

What's Included?

* Teacher Directions

* (24) 3-Digit by 1-Digit Multiplication Using the Area Model Task Cards

* Student Recording Sheet

* Answer Keys

How can I use these?

This activity can be used as a whole class Scoot game, as task cards at a center, or as a write-the-room activity.

Where can I get this?

You can find this resource at my Teachers pay Teachers store here.

Looking for more multiplication ideas?

Holiday Multiplication Color by Number Bundle

Kicking It Math Facts Fluency Program 

Snowball Fight Multiplication  

5 Ways to Make Math Fact Fluency Fun  

Math Facts Relay Game