Your ELA Christmas
Advent Calendar.
24 reading, writing, word games and creative activities for Grades 3–5. A free printable Christmas countdown for school, homeschool or family time.
activities
Christmas reading and writing activities for Grades 3–5
A mystery to solve. A new sleigh to imagine. A word puzzle to untangle. There’s a lovely mix of reading and creating inside.
Three ways to use
your Christmas advent.
- Read togetherExplore The Case of the Missing Carol. Discuss the clues before children answer the reading questions.
- Work independentlyInvite children to design a new sleigh for Santa, draw their idea and explain what makes it special.
- Create and shareWrite a Christmas acrostic poem, then share the words that bring each scene to life.
24 days of
Christmas ELA activities.
Follow Pico from December 1–24: a story to read, a poem to write, or something festive to create.
- 1Print your advent calendar
Get the complete calendar and workbook by email.
- 2Get daily ELA inspiration
Each email includes a teaching idea to introduce or extend that day’s workbook activity.
- 3Read, create and check it off
Follow the dates or go at your class’s pace.
Santa needs a new sleigh.
Today’s advent challenge: design a new sleigh for Santa. Draw your idea and explain what makes it special.
Find it on workbook page 22
From teachers and parents
“The comprehension passages are detailed and well written. The topics are fun and informative.”
“Everyday, current topics that interest young people.”
Bring a little Christmas magic to your reading time.
Your complete calendar and workbook arrive together, so you can start planning whenever you’re ready.
- 24 activities for Grades 3–5
- Reading, word games, writing, drawing & coloring
- Printable calendar and teacher answer section
- Everything together in one free PDF
Your Christmas workbook questions, answered.
Which grades is the workbook designed for?
The workbook is designed for Grades 3–5. Select the texts and activities that suit your readers, and use shared reading where extra support is helpful.
For other reading levels, explore our Christmas lists for Lower Elementary and Middle School, or visit our Christmas theme page.
Can I use the activities with different reading levels?
Choose suitable pages, read a passage together or discuss unfamiliar vocabulary before independent work. The workbook uses a fixed set of texts; it does not automatically adjust their reading levels.
Are answers included?
An answer section is included for activities with set answers. Creative tasks, such as designing a sleigh or writing a poem, allow children to develop their own responses.
Do we have to follow every date?
No. Follow the calendar, combine activities or work ahead before the school break. Choose the pages that fit your class.
Will I receive the complete workbook straight away?
After you confirm your email address, we’ll send the complete workbook and calendar. The December 1–24 emails provide an additional teaching idea for each day’s activity.
Where can I find more Christmas reading activities?
Explore our collection of Christmas reading passages for Grades 3–5.
Looking for activities to enjoy at home? Explore the home version.