Teacher Freebies for December

Welcome to my monthly round up of teacher freebies for December!  On the first day of every month (or around - lol), I'll feature a few of the best teacher freebies that I have found from around the internet.  

I have organized them by grade level, but you might want to check the other grades for overlap or if you need to differentiate for your students!

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Teacher freebies for December (Pre-K - K)

Christmas Color By Number 

Your little ones will love practicing letters, sight words and numbers with this freebie from The Homeschool Style - Katie Ring.

Christmas Coloring Pages

Here is another Christmas Coloring Pages Freebie for your younger learners! This one is from Angie S.

Christmas (December) Math and Literacy Centers

This December Preschool centers freebie contains two full centers including the Santa roll and cover pictured above, and an abc search activity.  You will love these centers from Kindergarten Rocks!

Teacher freebies for December (1st grade - 2nd grade)

December Reading Bingo

This December Reading Bingo is a great way to motivate your students to read all month long.  This freebie is from A Teacher and Her Cat.

Christmas Color By Number Addition Facts Freebie

Your students will love practicing their addition facts with this fun Christmas Color by Number Freebie!  

It is a sample of my Christmas Color by Number Addition Set.  

December Writing Prompts

Your students will have so much fun with these December writing prompts from The Kinder Kids.

Teacher freebies for December (3rd grade - 4th grade)

Christmas Color By Number Multiplication Freebie

Your students will love practicing their multiplication facts with this Christmas Color by Number Multiplication Freebie!  

It is a sample of my Christmas Color by Number Multiplication set.   

If I Were in a Snow Globe Writing Prompt and Graphic Organizers

Your students will have so much writing about the time that were trapped inside a snow globe!  This freebie gives graphic organizers to help them plan and organize their writing.

Christmas Would You Rather Journal Writing Prompts

My students always love Would Your Rather Questions!  Your students will love this Christmas themed resource from Keep 'em Thinking With Susan Morrow.

Teacher freebies for December (5th grade - 6th grade)

Christmas Figurative Language Identification Freebie

Your students can practice identifying figurative language with this Christmas freebie from Teaching to the Middle.

A Cowboy's Letter to Santa Reading Comprehension Freebie

This freebie will give your students an opportunity to read and answer questions about the poem, "A Cowboy's Letter to Santa".  It's from Teaching to the Middle.

Spin and Solve Worksheets

These spin and solve worksheets are a fun way for your students to get in some math practice!  This freebie is from Hearts in Bloom.

Helpful Tools We Love For Printable Activities

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Looking for More Teacher Freebies?

You can find more freebies in these blog posts:

January Freebies for Teachers

November Freebies for Teachers

October Freebies for Teachers

I also have more freebies available at my Teachers pay Teachers store here.

Before you go, don't forget to enter our current giveaways!

Teacher Giveaway! Monthly $100 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway - December 2021

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Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway December 6, 2021

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10 Christmas Door Decorations - Ideas for Classroom Christmas Door Decorating Contests

Does your school have a Christmas Door Decorating Contest?  I always dread any door decorating contest because one: they usually happen during extremely busy times of the year, and two: I never know what to do!

If you are in the same boat as me, here are a few ideas to transform your classroom door into a winter wonderland with these creative Christmas door decorating ideas, such as a "Take an Elfie" door decoration, a giant Christmas present, and a playful "Snow Much Fun" display.

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1.  Come Take An Elfie Door Decoration

This Christmas Door decoration idea is perfect if you have a window next to your classroom door!  Take your students picture standing behind the elf costume on the window and have them use them to decorate these iphone templates.

2. Christmas Door Present

Here is another take on the Christmas present idea!  They used bulletin board paper instead of wrapping paper.  They also included pictures of their students as elves.

3. Snowmen Door

This is another easy Christmas door decoration. Have your students decorate various size circles as snowmen and arrange them around your door.

4. Oh Deer!

This deer has gotten himself tangled up, but will look adorable on your classroom door!  You can print out Christmas lightbulbs with this free template.

5. Santa Suit Door

Here is another cute Christmas Door decoration idea using wrapping paper and cotton balls.

6. Christmas Present Wrapping Decoration

If you are looking for something simple and cute, make your classroom door a giant present  using Christmas wrapping paper.

7. Fireplace Christmas Door Decor

This adorable fireplace Christmas door will bring the cozy to your classroom! All you need is some wrapping paper, construction paper, and some stockings and a wreath from the Dollar Tree!

8. Snow Much Fun!

This adorable snowman Christmas door decoration is super easy!  You could even have students make the snowflakes.

9. Chalkboard Door

If you are one of those lucky teachers with perfect penmanship, you may want to try this chalkboard Christmas Door! You can use chalkboard markers to make it even easier.  Write subjects or grade level team mates on the ornaments. 

10. Paper Chain Christmas Tree

This is another Christmas door that your students can help you create!  Have them make the circles while you assemble the adorable tree. Add student names to the stars to personalize it.

Which one of these doors is your favorite?

If you are looking for more Christmas in the Classroom-inspired activities check out these blog posts:

Christmas Color by Number Worksheets

Christmas Activity Ideas for the Classroom

Cookies for Santa - A Fun Way to Practice Math Facts

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Presidents Research Project: Exploring the Lives and Legacies of America's Leaders

Are you looking for a fun research project for your students? Get ready to dive headfirst into an extraordinary journey through American history with this Presidents Research Project! 

If you're tired of the same old boring lesson plans and yearning for something engaging and captivating, you've hit the jackpot. Buckle up, because we're about to embark on a thrilling adventure that will have your students begging for more.

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What's Included in the Presidents Research Project?

First, I have the students pick a US President and then sign-up for that President. You would be amazed how often this list comes in handy when students forget which president they are supposed to be researching!

If your students need help deciding which President to research, you can find a full list of US Presidents in the order that they served at the White House website here.

Then, I send home this parent letter so that students and parents all know what to expect with the Presidents research project.  (I have included an editable version in the resource so you can change it as needed)!

Next, we start researching! I have my students use both books and internet resources.

I absolutely LOVE the National Geographic Encyclopedia of US Presidents because it has all of the Presidents including Joe Biden, so it is very up-to-date and current.  I usually let my students take turns using the book.  

My students and I also love using the Presidential versions of the Who Was (Is) series. You can find the ones I have linked below:

Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?

Who Was Abraham Lincoln?

Who Was George Washington?

Who Is Barack Obama?

Some of our favorite on-line resources for researching about US Presidents are:

White House Kids  

National Geographic for Kids 

Ducksters

If my students don't have access to the internet, I will print off articles for the president they chose (another time that the sign-up sheet comes in handy)!

As my students complete their research, they use these graphic organizers to both guide what their research and to keep track of what they have found.

Once their research is completed, they start to put together their final projects.

I have my students either draw a picture of their president or print out a picture for their cover page.

They write a dedication page.

They write about their President's background.

They provide a timeline of their President's life.

They write about where their President was born, including finding the state on the map of the United States.

They write about their President's time in the White House.

They provide some interesting facts about their President.

They share a famous quote from their President.

They write a persuasive essay about why their President was a good president (knocking out another writing standard in the same project)!

There are blank templates that the students can use if they have other topics they want to include, or to add some illustrations or photos.

Once the students have completed their projects, they present them to the class and any parents who might like to attend.  I use these rubrics for grading the final project.

This US Presidents Research Project is a fun and simple way for your students to research and learn about the US Presidents.  This resource is student friendly and helps guide your students in what exactly to research.  The final products are the perfect way for students to display their research. They can be used with any US President!

Testimonials and Success Stories: Educators' Experiences with the Presidents Research Project

"My students were so engaged in researching about the president they chose! The format was easy for students to follow! I used this as a back-to-school, let's practice research project."

— Megan P.

Rated 5 out of 5

"My students absolutely loved this resource. Being in 3rd grade, they have not done many projects. We did the research fact sheet in class along with the other sheets. The students then took the information home and created the board. It was a great resource and a great way to get the families engaged in the students' lessons."

— Amber B.

Rated 5 out of 5

Do you have your students research about different US Presidents? Looking for a unique way for students to display that research? Check out my US Presidents Research resource in my Teachers pay Teachers store!