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December Preschool Themes and Ideas

11/21/2022

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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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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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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

$4.00

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

$7.00

Preschoolers will love these fun deck the hall Christmas related learning activities in this pack. Use them in your learning centers, or as whole group or small group activities.

This 71-page .pdf file is stuffed with 24 Christmas activities related to decking the hall: Decorating the tree, Christmas Lights, Stockings, and wrapping presents. It includes the following activities:



1.Ornament Counting Activity

2.Wreath Color Matching Activity

3.Christmas Lights Letter Matching Mat

4.Christmas Tree Letter Matching Puzzles

5.Christmas Lights Shape Sorting

6.Decorate the Tree Ten-Frame Counting Mats

7.Count & Clip Present Cards

8.Counting Presents Under the Tree Game

9.Deck the Halls Positional Phrases Activity

10.Deck the Halls Word Wall Cards

11.Deck the Halls 3-part Cards

12.Christmas Tree Puzzle

13.Stocking Color Clip Cards

14.Advent Calendar

15.Deck the Halls Patterning Activity

16.Holiday Bow Matching Activity

17.Deck the Halls Cutting/Pre-Writing Practice Sheet

18.How to Wrap Sequencing Activity

19.Roll and Add Christmas Tree

20.Decorating the Tree 2D Shape Clip Cards

21.Cut and Paste Christmas Tree Craft

22.Color, Cut, and Paste Christmas Tree Craft

23.First Sound Ornament Match up Puzzles 

24.Sorting Presents by Size


Cover, TOS, Graphics Credit and Instructions


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Santa and His Helpers Preschool Activity Pack

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The Preschool Santa and His Helpers Activity Pack is a fun-filled, educational resource that will engage and delight young learners. With its colorful illustrations and variety of activities, children will have a blast exploring the world of Santa and his merry helpers. This pack is perfect for building important skills while celebrating the holiday season.

This 76-page printable activities pack includes the following 22-Activities


  1. Elf Shape Clip Cards
  2. Reindeer Shape Matching Activity
  3. Santa Shape Puzzle
  4. Reindeer Color Clip Cards
  5. Build a Santa Rolling Game
  6. Santa Uppercase Lowercase Matching Activity
  7. Feed the Reindeer Ten Frame Counting Mats
  8. Elves in the Workshop Counting Mats 1-10
  9. Reindeer Ordering
  10. Pack Santa's Sleigh
  11. Santa and his Friends Count and Clip Cards
  12. Elf Puzzles
  13. Santa and His Helpers Patterning Activity
  14. Santa's Hat Size Sorting
  15. Santa and His Friends Pre-Writing/Cutting Practice
  16. Cookies for Santa Craft Mat
  17. Reindeer Antler Craft Template
  18. Reindeer Nose Color Word Clip Cards
  19. Cookies for Santa Editable Sight Word Sorting
  20. Build Elf Emotions
  21. Santa's Helper Word Wall Cards
  22. Pack the Sleigh Math Recipe Cards

Also included:*Cover Page, TOS, Directions & Graphics Credit


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Santa's Workshop Dramatic Play Pack

$5.00

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

$7.00

Make learning sweet this holiday season with our Preschool Gingerbread & Sweet Treats Themed Activity Pack! This delightful 75-page PDF set includes 22 engaging, hands-on activities perfect for preschoolers. Whether you're using them for center activities, small group instruction, or whole group circle time, these activities offer both fun and educational value, ensuring your little learners stay engaged while developing key early skills.


With a festive gingerbread and sweet treats theme, this activity pack provides exciting opportunities for early math, literacy, fine motor skills, and patterning practice, all wrapped up in a fun, holiday-inspired package. Ideal for preschool classrooms, homeschool settings, or holiday-themed units, these resources are versatile and easy to use with the flexibility to suit your teaching needs.


Included in the Gingerbread & Sweet Treats Activity Pack:

  • Gingerbread Counting Mats (0-10) – Fun counting mats featuring gingerbread characters to support number recognition and one-to-one correspondence.
  • Hot Cocoa Counting Ten Frame Mats (0-10) – Build early math skills with these hot cocoa-themed counting mats.
  • Hot Chocolate Counting Mugs (0-10) – A warm and cozy way for preschoolers to practice counting with hot chocolate mugs.
  • Sweet Treats Count and Clip Cards – Improve number recognition and counting skills with sweet treat-themed clip cards.
  • Gingerbread Counting Cards – Perfect for reinforcing numbers 0-10 through gingerbread-themed activities.
  • Gingerbread House Decorating Game – A festive and fun way to practice decision-making, creativity, and early math skills.
  • Gingerbread Man Shape Mat – A hands-on activity that helps children learn basic shapes with gingerbread-themed mats.
  • Candy Cane Shape Clip Cards – Match shapes and build fine motor skills with festive candy cane clip cards.
  • Hot Chocolate Color Match Puzzles – Color recognition practice with delightful hot chocolate-themed puzzles.
  • Peppermint Flip and Find Letter Mat – A fun way for children to practice letter recognition with a peppermint twist!
  • Christmas Cookie Letter Match – Reinforce letter recognition and matching with holiday-themed cookies.
  • Sweet Treats Word Wall Cards – Expand vocabulary and literacy with sweet treats-themed word wall cards.
  • Candy Cane Ordering by Size – Build early math skills by practicing size ordering with candy cane graphics.
  • Sweet Treats Patterning – A hands-on activity to practice creating and completing patterns using sweet treat images.
  • Sweet Treats Pre-Writing Practice – Strengthen fine motor skills and prepare for writing with pre-writing activities.
  • Gingerbread Man Dough Mat – Develop fine motor skills while creating gingerbread-themed shapes with playdough.
  • Gingerbread Man Movement Cube – Encourage gross motor activity and following directions with a gingerbread movement cube.
  • I Can Make Gingerbread Cookies Sequencing – Practice sequencing skills by putting steps in order to make gingerbread cookies.
  • Hot Cocoa Topping Sorting Mats – Sort and categorize cocoa toppings while reinforcing math and sorting skills.
  • Hot Chocolate Playdough Mat – A fun way to incorporate playdough into your holiday learning with hot chocolate-themed mats.
  • Cocoa Cool Down Calming Mat – A gentle mindfulness activity to help children calm down and reflect.
  • Gingerbread Emotion Building Activity – Encourage emotional awareness and expression with gingerbread-themed emotion cards.



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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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