PicoBuddy

How to Make a Holiday Card

PicoBuddy1st GradeHow-To / Procedural1 min read
Image for How to Make a Holiday Card

You can make a bright holiday card for a friend. It is fun and easy to do in class.

Things You Need:

  • One sheet of thick paper
  • Bright crayons
  • Shiny stickers
  • Child-safe glue

Step 1: Fold the Paper Lay your paper flat on your desk.

Fold the paper in half like a book. Press the folded edge flat with your fingers.

Step 2: Draw the Front Look at the front of your card.

Use your green crayon to draw a tall tree. You can also draw a smiling snowman.

Step 3: Add Decorations Peel a star sticker and stick it on top.

Use glue to stick small paper dots on the tree. Let the glue dry for a little bit.

Step 4: Write a Message Open your card.

Write a kind note to your friend or family. Sign your name at the bottom.

Now your holiday card is ready to share!

Glossary
card:
Folded paper with a picture and message sent to someone.
crayons:
Colored wax sticks used for drawing.
stickers:
Small pictures with sticky backs that press onto paper.
glue:
A sticky liquid used to hold things together.
message:
Words written to share thoughts or feelings with someone.
Loading practice questions...

More sheets from this passage

Built from the text itself — answer key included where it counts.

  • fix the sentence

    Sentences from the passage with the capitals and punctuation removed — rewrite each one correctly.

  • vocabulary worksheet

    Match the passage words to their meanings, then fill the missing words back into real sentences.

  • writing prompts

    Two writing tasks that build on the passage, with plenty of lines to write on.

  • All 4 sheets as one workbook
    Pro

    One PDF with a cover, contents page and every answer key at the back.

You Might Also Like

Image for How to Make a Paper Plate Pumpkin
New
1st GradeInstructions • Functional Texts
Image for How to Make a Bright Paper Pumpkin
New
Lower ElementaryHow-To / Procedural • Functional Texts
Image for How to Make a Cardboard Monster
New
Lower ElementaryHow-To / Procedural • Functional Texts

About this how-to / procedural passage for 1st Grade

“How to Make a Holiday Card” is a how-to / procedural reading passage about Making a Holiday Card, written for 1st Grade. It takes about 1 minute to read (155 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

Is this passage free?

Yes. With a free account, you can read “How to Make a Holiday Card” online and download a printable PDF worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

What reading level is “How to Make a Holiday Card”?

It’s written for 1st Grade — a how-to / procedural text about Making a Holiday Card, about a 1-minute read (155 words).

What’s included with this passage?

An illustrated reading passage, a glossary of key terms, comprehension questions with an answer key, and an interactive quiz.

Can I adapt it for my students?

Yes. Remix is included with Pro and Max for adapting it to another grade level or language.