Designed with busy educators in mind, this Christmas-themed lesson plan provides everything you need to create a week, fortnight, or month full of festive fun and educational engagement.
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with this engaging and comprehensive resource, perfect for Family Daycare educators and homeschool settings. Tailored for young learners, it includes a detailed mind map with an editable version to personalize with photos. The plan features links to EYLF Version 2 outcomes, clear learning goals, and a variety of hands-on activities to explore Christmas traditions and themes. Each activity includes extensions and variations, offering flexibility and opportunities for deeper learning experiences. Enjoy step-by-step instructions, printable resources, and creative ideas to bring the excitement of Christmas into your learning environment.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
-Canva-editable template for weekly, fortnightly, or monthly learning with room for showcasing 8 photos of creativity.
-Mind map with extensions and learning to add to wall planning display.
Activities:
- Ice Ornaments - Introducing simple science concepts in a fun, festive way.
- Melting Snowman - Encouraging curiosity, observation skills, and discussions about weather and temperature.
- Candy Cane Crystals - Encouraging creativity and fine motor skills.
- Salty Snowflake - Encouraging sensory exploration, fine motor development, and imaginative play.
- Reindeer Antler Run - Fosters social skills through cooperative play and following directions.
- Santa's Sleigh Ride - To engage children in active, imaginative play while developing their motor skills.
- Lights ad Patterns - Fostering pattern recognition, fine motor skills, creativity.
- Christmas Tree Finger Painting - Encouraging creativity, fine motor skill development, and sensory exploration.
Printables:
- Memory Game
- Colouring Pages
- Line Tracing
- Pattern Sequencing
- Counting Practice
- Present Hunt
- Tracing
- Bingo
- Crowns
- Build A Gingerbread House
WHO IS THIS PRODUCT FOR
- Family Daycare providers seeking comprehensive themed activities aligned
with the Early Years Learning framework version 2.
- PreK educators aiming to align curriculum with educational frameworks.
- Home schooling parents interested in enriching themed learning experiences.
- Childcare centres looking for versatile and comprehensive unit studies.