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December Preschool Themes and Ideas

11/21/2020

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Are you looking to save time planning and preparing your December preschool activities? Below you can find an amazing collection of December activities shared by early childhood educators using Pre-K Printable Fun products!

Our activities can be used to create file folder games, tot trays, and placed inside learning centers to explore. Best of all 99% of them are intended to be re-used over and over saving you money in your program.

Some of the popular December products include our: Deck the Halls activity pack. Sweet Treats activity pack & Santa's Helpers activity pack.  For December dramatic play we recommend our: Santa's Workshop, Hot Chocolate Stand, and Movie Theater Dramatic play packs.

Winter Clothes and Staying Warm

Temperatures start to drop in December, making it the perfect time to talk to our preschoolers about all the different items of clothing we need to wear during the winter to stay warm. You can do many fun hands-on activities with your preschoolers to learn more about what we can do to keep warm. You can find some of my favorites in this activity pack! ​

Deck The Halls

December is a busy month full of fun activities, including decorating for Christmas. There are so many fun and creative activities we can do to prepare for Christmas. Our Deck the Halls theme is full of activities your preschoolers will love to get into the Christmas spirit. 
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Photo Credit: Building Blocks Family Childcare

Gingerbread and Sweet Treats 

I love the month of December, it's full of fun activities, and holidays but one of my favorite parts about December is all of the sweet treats. From gingerbread to cookies, there are so many delicious treats you can bake. Your preschoolers will love some of the fun activities we have with this theme.  

Gingerbread

Gingerbread is a fun aspect of the holiday season with cookies, house, and entertaining stories. Since gingerbread is a pretty universal theme throughout the world, it is a great theme to use, especially if you have students who don't celebrate Christmas. Some of my most favorite books are all about gingerbread! 
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You can find this activity in our Gingerbread and Sweet Treats activity pack in our shop!

Hot Chocolate

Our Friends at Little Bears Family Child Care are practicing their counting with the Hot Chocolate Counting Mats found inside our sweet treats pack.
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Photo Credit Little Bears Family Childcare
Our friend Sheena W. of Building Blocks Family Childcare shared how she has transformed the Sweet Treats Pre-K Printable fun activities into file folder games!

Hot Chocolate Dramatic Play

The friends at Dina C.'s are staying warm this Winter with their hot chocolate stand. You can grab your copy of this Hot Chocolate Dramatic Play pack here.
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Building Blocks Family Childcare
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Photo Credit: Dina C

Candy Canes

Candy canes are a staple during the Christmas season. There are a ton of crafts, science experiments and activities that can be done with candy canes. Your students will be learning and having fun all at once!
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Santa and His Helpers

Santa and his helpers are a big part of the month of December and our young preschoolers love learning all about him and his helpers! From his sled to his reindeer, we can provide our preschoolers with a ton of fun activities to learn more about Santa. 

Mr. & Mrs. Claus

Our friends at Building Blocks Family Childcare are having fun with the Build a Santa game inside our Santa and His Helpers Activity pack.
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Elves

What is Christmas without Santa's elves? After all, they are Santa's biggest helpers. Do your students love sharing stories about Elf on the Shelf, then they will love learning all about elves! 

Reindeer

Reindeer is another theme to introduce during the holiday season while incorporating a bit of non-fiction. Not to mention, reindeers have a pretty important job in helping Santa get around.

Movies and Popcorn

Do your students love going to the movies or having their own movie nights with their families at home? This theme dives into favorite movies, favorite foods to eat at the movies and even explores learning more about actors and actresses. Your students will love learning about the movies through entertaining books. 

New Years Eve

New Years is another great holiday to learn about during the month of December. Preschoolers love festivities however most preschoolers won’t make it to midnight but that doesn't mean they can't celebrate with some fun crafts and activities. 

Cookies

National Cookie Day is December 4th can you think of a better time to enjoy your favorite cookie? Your preschoolers can celebrate this holiday by baking their own cookies or setting up a baking center in dramatic play. 

Hanukkah

Hannukuah is another very important holiday that is celebrated starting in November lasting eight days. Explore and learn about this holiday through fun books, and activities. 

Thank a Soldier

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is December 7th, and it is a day to honor all of those who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor. While this concept is a little advanced for our preschoolers, we can use this opportunity to talk about the importance of soldiers and thank them for their service. 

Winter Solstice 

The winter solstice is on December 21st, and it marks the longest and shorted day of the year and the official beginning of winter. Use this day to read fun stories about winter and explain exciting science topics to your young learners. 

Flashlights 

Preschoolers are fascinated with flashlights. There are so many great concepts you can teach by using flashlights. Introduce the concepts of shadows and even use this time to explain why it's essential to have a flashlight close by during the winter month

Christmas 

Christmas is a holiday filled with so much joy and a ton of great activities. Use this time to talk about Christmas around the world and explore how other countries celebrate this favorite holiday. Check out all of your fun activities. 

Kwanzaa 

Kwanzaa is a celebration that begins on December 26th lasting until January 1st. This holiday Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family, and culture. Use this opportunity for your students to explore other traditions with your students. 

Cards: Card Playing Day

Many of our students have traditions during the holidays and some of which are family card games. We also celebrate National Card Playing Day on December 28th, how fun! This month is a great time to teach your students a fun card game where they can learn. Check out our blog post with some really great ideas. 

Bingo

Bingo is a classic game that we can play in all different stages of life, and not to mention it's really fun. Using bingo also helps young preschoolers learn a variety of new skills and it enhances rule following, team work, and decision making skills. Bingo has so many great benefits! 

Write a Friend

Did you know that December is National Write a Friend month? What a perfect time to help your students write a note to a friend or family member. You can even use this time to decorate a Christmas card to send!

Hand-washing 

National Hand-washing Awareness is celebrated throughout the month of December. I can't think of a better time to talk with preschoolers about the importance of washing our hands to prevent us from getting sick. There are so many great activities out there that give students a hands-on understanding of germs!

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Hot Chocolate Dramatic Play Pack

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Transform your dramatic play area into a hot chocolate stand!


This 31-page dramatic play printable pack includes the following printable props:


  • Hot Chocolate Stand Signs (2 Designs)
  • Order Form
  • The Hot Chocolate Stand is Open and Closed Signs
  • Order Here Signs (2 Designs)
  • Menus (2 Designs)
  • Hot Chocolate Stand Punch Card
  • Hot Chocolate Served Here Poster featuring real photos
  • Tent Stand Labels (cocoa, mugs, milk, marshmallows, candy canes, salt, vanilla, whipped cream, saucepan, spoon, cash register, cookies, hot chocolate & 2 blanks) Color and Ink Saver versions.
  • Hot Chocolate Recipe
  • Hot Chocolate Banner
  • When I work at the Hot Chocolate Stand I can poster
  • Hot Chocolate Stand Roles
  • Suggested props, TOS, Graphics Credit


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Deck the Halls Activity Pack

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Get ready to Deck the Halls! Preschoolers will love the fun learning activities in this pack that features this fun theme.


This 69-page .pdf file is stuffed with 23 Christmas activities related to decking the hall: Decorating the tree, Christmas Lights, Stockings, and wrapping presents. It includes the following activities:



  • Ornament Counting Activity
  • Wreath Color Matching Activity
  • Christmas Lights Letter Match
  • Christmas Tree Uppercase & Lowercase Letter Match Puzzles
  • Decorate the Tree counting mats 1-10 with frames
  • Christmas lights Color & Shape sort (2 activities!)
  • Count & Clip Present Cards
  • Counting Presents under the tree game
  • Deck the Halls positional phrases activity
  • Deck the Halls word wall cards
  • Deck the Halls 3-part cards
  • Christmas tree puzzle (Try this activity for Free!)
  • Stocking Color Clip Cards
  • Advent Calendar
  • Deck the Halls Patterning activity
  • Holiday bow matching activity
  • Deck the Halls cutting/Pre-Writing practice sheet
  • How to wrap sequencing activity
  • Roll and Add Christmas Tree
  • Decorating the tree 2D shape Clip Cards
  • Cut and paste Christmas Tree Craft
  • Color Cut and paste Christmas Tree Craft
  • First Sound Ornament Match-up puzzles

Cover, TOS, Graphics Credit and Instructions


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Sweet Treats

Santa and His Helpers

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Santa and His Helpers Activity Pack

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This pack includes a variety of preschool activities that feature Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves and Reindeer. Like all of my printables this pack can be used to create tot trays. table work, file folder games, or you can rotate the activities in your learning centers.


This 59-page printable activities pack includes the following 18-Activities



  • Elf Shape Clip Cards
  • Reindeer Shape Matching Activity
  • Santa Shape Puzzle (try this activity for free)
  • Reindeer Color Clip Cards
  • Build a Santa Rolling Game
  • Santa's Bag of Gifts and List letter matching game
  • Elves in the Workshop Counting Mats 1-10
  • Feed the Reindeer Counting Mats 1-10 with Frames
  • Reindeer Ordering
  • Pack Santa's Sleigh
  • Santa and his Friends Count and Clip Cards
  • Elf Puzzles
  • Santa and His Helpers Patterning Activity
  • Santa's Hat Size Sorting
  • Santa and His Friends Pre-Writing/Cutting Practice
  • Cookies for Santa Craft Mat
  • Reindeer Antler Craft Template
  • Reindeer Nose Color Word Clip Cards
  • Also included:*Cover Page, TOS, Directions & Graphics Credit


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Santa's Workshop Dramatic Play Pack

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Welcome to Santa's Workshop! Easily transform your dramatic play space into the the North pole with this 36 page dramatic play pack! You will find all of the signs and labels you need to create Santa's Workshop, A North Pole Bakery and North Pole Mail Center this holiday season.


Inside this pack you will find:

Welcome to the North Pole Sign

Christmas Countdown

North Pole Chores Checklist

Welcome to Santa's Workshop Sign

Workshop Open/Closed Signs

Gift Wrapping Station Sign

Toy Making Station Sign

2 pages of toy making and wrapping supply labels

Blank Labels

Toy Request Form (2 sizes, Color and B&W)

Welcome to the North Pole Bakery Sign

Bakery Open and Closed Signs

Baking Station Sign

Decorating Station Sign

2 pages of baking supply labels

Blank Labels

5 pages of printable treats (Christmas Cookies, Gingerbread Men, and House)

Welcome to the Mail Center Sign

Mail Center Open and Closed Signs

4 Toy Request Letters

Open and Closed Sign

North Pole Poster

Suggested items to add to your space

TOS, Graphics Credit


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Gingerbread and Sweet Treats Preschool Activity Pack

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This huge 59 page printable sweet treats activity set includes 18 preschool activities to pick and choose from. You will also find directions for alternate play that will expand the offerings, as well as tips for ink saving options.


These preschool activities are great for file folder games, tot trays, circle time activities and more!


The following activities are included in the Sweet Treats Activity Pack:



  • Gingerbread House Counting Mats 1-10
  • Hot Cocoa Counting Mats 1-10 with frames
  • Hot Chocolate Counting Mugs 1-10
  • Sweet Treats Count and Clip Cards
  • Gingerbread Counting
  • Gingerbread House Decorating Game
  • Gingerbread Man Shape Mat
  • Candy Cane Shape Clip Cards
  • Hot Chocolate Color Match Puzzles
  • Peppermint Letter Cards & Mat
  • Christmas Cookie Letter Match
  • Sweet Treats Word Wall Cards
  • Candy Cane Ordering by Size
  • Sweet Treats Patterning
  • Sweet Treats Cutting/Pre-Writing Practice
  • Gingerbread Man Dough Mat
  • Gingerbread Man Movement Cube
  • I Can Make Gingerbread Cookies Sequencing

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Movie Theater Dramatic Play

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Transform your dramatic play area into a movie theater! Inside this pack you will find movie theater signs, tickets, concession stand menu and all you need to set up your space. Enjoy an additional 5 movie theater inspired learning activities!


Inside this 71 Dramatic Play & activity pack you will find:


  •  Movie Theater Sign #1
  •  Movie Theater Sign #2 
  •  Now Showing Sign
  •  Now Seating Sign
  •  Please Silence your Phone Sign
  •  Concession Stand Sign
  •  Concession Stand Price Poster (Blank)
  •  Popcorn Price Poster (with and without prices)
  •  Concession Stand Labels
  •  Movie Tickets
  • When I visit & work at signs
  • Badges
  • Movie Theater Store Bunting
  •  *The Last set of bunting letters can be edited to make your own .


Free Sample Activities from our Movies and Popcorn Activity Pack

  • Ticket Popcorn Color Match Puzzles
  • Movie Count and Clip Cards
  • Popcorn Counting Mats 1-10
  • Movie Patterning
  • Sorting popcorn buckets by Size 


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