Keep the Learning Going with Festive Christmas Spelling Activities

As teachers, we know how hard it is to keep our students engaged in their learning as the festive season approaches! That’s why the Teach Starter team has created this handy pack of spelling lists and activities based on a Christmas theme. The beauty of this resource is that it combines festive cheer with purposeful learning, which is perfect for keeping students focused and motivated in the lead-up to the school holidays.

This Christmas spelling pack contains the following goodies:

• 3 x differentiated Christmas-themed spelling lists
• 6 x generic spelling activities 
• Word search
• Crossword
• Crack the code
• Secret message

This Christmas spelling pack is available for download as a quick-print PDF or an editable Google Slides file. Answers to the word puzzles are also included. 

Creative Ways to Use Christmas Spelling Words in Your Classroom

Forget the standard pencil and paper test… There are many more exciting ways to bring these Christmas spelling words to life in your classroom! Here are a few ideas from our team to get you started:

• Festive Word Art – Turn these spelling word lists into a festive classroom display! Have students choose a word, then write it in a creative font accompanied by fun illustrations. This allows students to express their creativity while also reinforcing spelling knowledge.
• Christmas Spelling Bee – Host a friendly class competition using the differentiated lists so all students can participate at their level. Add festive flair by decorating the room with lights, playing cheerful Christmas music and awarding small prizes or certificates for participation to make it a fun event for everyone.
• Spelling Ornament Craft – Have students write each of their spelling words on paper ornaments, then decorate and hang them on a classroom ‘Word Tree’. It’s a fun way to review words and create a festive vibe in the classroom.

Download to Start Spelling Christmas Words!

Ready to get your students spelling Christmas words? Use the Download button above to access either the printable PDF or the editable Google Slides version of this resource. (Note: You will be prompted to make a copy of the Google Slides template on your personal drive before accessing it.)

We recommend printing one copy of the entire pack, then selecting the worksheets you wish to use before making additional copies.

With minimal prep time and maximum flexibility, this resource is ideal for busy teachers who want festive literacy practice that’s both educational and enjoyable.

This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.

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