Christmas library activities

Your students will participate in a reader's theater and gather clues along the way! They'll have to use the clues and evidence to help them determine who the culprit is. This is a super fun and engaging activity for you to use in your classroom. You and your students will love solving the mystery!

Looking for the perfect December read aloud? Head to the blog for the list of 12 must read picture books that your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will love. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa titles are included to help students learn about different December holidays celebrated. Scoop up free activities to use with the books, too! Click the link to see more!

Do you need activities to help you get to Christmas break? Elementary Librarian has got you covered! Check out these FREE activities! Looking for detailed Christmas lesson plans with AASL and Common Core standards? Check out the Elementary Librarian Community! My Favorite Christmas Read Alouds My Favorite Tradition - Kindergarten Christmas Tradition Sheet - 1st

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Create Your Own Comic Strip! This is such a FUN way to get second grade students writing creatively!

Who's ready to set up Christmas Library Centers? After Thanksgiving, our thoughts and decor turn to Christmas and other winter holidays. I've shared before

A Christmas Escape Room is a great way to keep your young students engaged & learning the weeks or days before the holiday. Click to see how to easily set up a Christmas escape room for students that requires no elaborate set up or props.

Merry Christmas! Here's a gift for you - a list of 20 free Christmas activities for your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade class! Here you'll find holiday-themed ways to work on math and literacy skills and some activities that are just plain fun! Enjoy!

Keep learning fun and engaging with a library game in December! Learn how to play this Christmas Picture Book Trivia game with your students.

December library lessons that are low-prep, flexible and engaging are key to keeping your sanity during this busy holiday month!