Incorporating Preschool Christmas Themes into the Classroom
Are you looking for creative ways to incorporate Christmas into your preschool classroom? Preschool Christmas themes can be a fantastic way to make learning fun and engaging for young children. Creative Christmas activities for preschoolers can be just the right way to sneak in important skills like literacy, math, and even social-emotional development.
Learn about our most popular Christmas themes for preschoolers and provide fun and engaging literacy and numeracy activities that you can use in your classroom.
Are you searching for creative ways to bring the festive spirit into your preschool classroom? Christmas preschool themes are an excellent way to make learning exciting and memorable for young children.
And we’re not just talking Santa and hot cocoa here. We’ll cover candy canes, gingerbread, and hot cocoa, too!
With these Christmas activities for preschoolers, you can seamlessly blend festive cheer with important learning objectives. These activities are perfect for introducing essential skills like literacy, math, and even social-emotional development in a playful and meaningful way.
Explore some of our most popular Christmas themes for preschoolers and Christmas printable activities, and discover creative and educational activities that will bring joy to your classroom this holiday season!
Add these to our free Christmas lesson plans and check out our Christmas printable packs, featuring over 20 literacy and math activities perfect for preschoolers.
Christmas Themes for Preschoolers
Choosing the right Christmas theme for your preschool class can be a fun and exciting experience. There are many different themes to choose from, so you’re sure to find one that’s perfect for your students. From counting candy canes to identifying Christmas tree shapes, children have countless opportunities to learn and grow.
Here are a few popular Christmas themes that you can use in your classroom:
Gingerbread Preschool Theme
Gingerbread is a beloved Christmas treat that not only satisfies our taste buds but also provides a rich and engaging theme for preschool learning. What I love about a gingerbread theme is that gingerbread, or some form of it, is a connection point among many cultures at Christmas time. If you have a diverse classroom of students, doing gingerbread activities is an easy way to make learning more inclusive.
Let’s explore some exciting gingerbread letter recognition and math activities to inspire your preschool classroom:
Gingerbread Theme Letter Recognition Activities
- Gingerbread Man “Old Maid” Card Game
- 6 Gingerbread Man Writing Activities
- Gingerbread Man Match and Cover
Gingerbread Theme Preschool Math Activities
Santa Preschool Theme
The magic of Christmas is often centered around the figure of Santa Claus. A Santa Clause theme can be a fun and silly way to incorporate holiday spirit into your preschool curriculum while providing so many opportunities for learning.
Here are some fun and engaging Santa Clause-themed activities to help your preschoolers learn letter recognition and math skills:
Santa Theme Letter Recognition Activities
Santa Theme Preschool Math Activities
- Santa Math Activities for Preschool
- Santa Ten Frame Counting Cards
- Santa Pattern Christmas Math Activity
Elf / Elves Preschool Theme
Elves are a cherished part of Christmas folklore with their mischievous antics and joyful spirit. And with the gaining popularity of Elf on the Shelf ideas, it’s a favorite the kids always look forward to.
Here are some fun Elf/Elves letter recognition and math activities for your preschoolers:
Elf/ Elves Theme Letter Recognition Activities
- Elf Letter Recognition Activity
- Elf Letter Building Hands-on Activity
- Elf On The Shelf: Name-Building Game
Elf/ Elves Preschool Math Activities
Candy Canes Preschool Theme
Candy canes are a true icon of Christmas, instantly recognizable for their red and white stripes and curved shape as soon at stores start stocking Christmas items. Have you ever though to do a candy cane theme in your December lesson plans?
Here are some examples of candy cane-themed activities to enhance your preschoolers’ learning:
Candy Canes Theme Letter Recognition Activities
- Candy Cane Color Matching and Letter Activity
- Candy Cane Letter Game
- Candy Cane Letter Mosaic Activity
Candy Canes Theme Preschool Math Activities
- Candy Cane Counting and Fine Motor Activity
- Candy Cane Tally Marks Math Game
- Candy Cane Math Hands-on Activities
Christmas Lights Preschool Theme
Christmas lights are one of the first symbols of the holiday season, illuminating homes and communities with their twinkling. Why not take these colorful lights and bring them into the classroom with some Christmas math and literacy activities?
Here are some engaging Christmas light-themed activities that will make your little ones light up:
Christmas Lights Theme Letter Recognition Activities
- Christmas Lights Letter Matching
- Christmas Light Alphabet Match
- Christmas Lights Name Recognition Fine Motor Skill Activity
Christmas Lights Theme Preschool Math Activities
- Christmas Lights Counting Activity
- Christmas Lights Counting Sticks
- Christmas Lights Pattern Activity
Hot Cocoa Preschool Theme
A hot cocoa theme is a cozy and creative choice that offers plenty of learning opportunities for young children with an extra dose of yum! From counting marshmallows to creating their own hot cocoa recipes, this theme allows preschoolers to explore math, literacy, and sensory play in a festive and engaging way.
Hot Cocoa Preschool Alphabet Theme Activities
- Beginning Sounds Hot Cocoa Matching
- Hot Cocoa Alphabet Playdough Mats
- Hot Cocoa Letter Recognition Activity
If you need a great playdough recipe for the above alphabet mats, try this peppermint playdough recipe!
Hot Cocoa Preschool Math Theme Activities
With a variety of Christmas preschool themes, you can really make learning memorable and fun.
Go beyond Santa and hot cocoa by introducing exciting activities featuring candy canes, gingerbread, and more! These Christmas activities for preschoolers effortlessly blend holiday excitement with key learning objectives, making it easy to teach literacy, math, and social-emotional skills in a playful, engaging way.
I’m Sarah, an educator turned stay-at-home-mama of five! I’m the owner and creator of Stay At Home Educator, a website about intentional teaching and purposeful learning in the early childhood years. I’ve taught a range of levels, from preschool to college and a little bit of everything in between. Right now my focus is teaching my children and running a preschool from my home. Credentials include: Bachelors in Art, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction.
