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15 Innovative School Homework Ideas to Make Learning Fun

15 Innovative School Homework Ideas to Make Learning Fun

Aashita Pillai

Aashita is a writer here at Suraasa and has formerly worked as a Teacher Mentor for a couple of years. She wields words like weapons to help readers get clear and concise information.

Introduction

General tips to keep students hooked to school homework, 15 innovative school homework ideas to engage your students, theme a: arts and crafts, theme b: physical and outside activities, theme c: digital activities, theme d: games, theme e: entrepreneurship.

“Hi teachers! I am your old friend, School Homework. Over time as education changed, so have I— thanks to the endless innovations that happened to me.  Let me take you through my life and the various innovations that made me your best friend- I was born in the 1920s to help students reinforce what they learned in class. Until the 1980s, I was basically just pen-and-paper-based assignments.  The Internet was born in 1983. From there onwards, I made my stride into the ‘digital era’.

Evolution of school homework

Until the beginning of 2020, I was slowly being integrated within online platforms and technology to help students learn better. Then at the onset of 2020, the world plunged into the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools shifted to a ‘remote learning’ mode of education. During this pandemic, you and I became very crucial in ensuring the continuity of our students’ learning. You all embraced creative approaches to keep the students engaged. You leveraged interactive games, virtual simulations, & more to make me engaging. Gone are the days when you, my dear teachers, would limit your homework to worksheets, textbook questions, literature reviews, and reports. Today as we stand here in 2023, there is no limit to innovative and exciting homework formats! Well, that’s from me. See you in the classrooms!”

Unlimited possibilities when school homework and innovation combine

So teachers, we heard from homework about how it has evolved over time. As it said, many innovative ways have come up to reinforce our students' learning. So, are you ready to make your students fall in love with these new school homework ideas? Let’s begin with understanding some general tips to keep your students engaged with their school homework.

1. Make it Relevant and Meaningful 

Connect the school homework to their lives, interests, or current events to make it more meaningful and relatable. For example, if it’s Christmas time, you can ask your students to explore the themes of charity, storytelling, etc.

2. Give Them a Choice

Allow students to have some choice and autonomy in their assignments. Ask them to select the format (e.g. written format in the online medium, oral format in the offline medium) in which they want to submit their homework. When they feel a sense of ownership, they are more likely to be motivated and engaged. This is how you become a 21st-century teacher who uses differentiated learning. 

3. Celebrate Their Achievements

When children get appreciated for their achievements or good behaviour, it boosts their self-confidence. It encourages them to repeat those actions. This creates a positive learning environment. They are more likely to deliver results when appreciated for their actions. Hence, you can celebrate their achievements via small rewards, recognition or a display of their work in class.

Let's move to the next part of this blog, where we will share innovative school homework ideas that will turn mundane homework into engaging learning sessions!  After assigning any of these innovative homework ideas, you might never hear students’ innovative excuses to avoid homework! To give you a quick run-through, these ideas have been grouped under some common themes. Under each theme, you will learn how to use 3 ideas listed alongside relevant examples to comprehend it completely. Come along as we give the ratty old homework a MAKEOVER!

By infusing the joy of arts and crafts into school homework, you can tap into the innate curiosity and imagination of your students. And you never know, you might end up being the person that shaped the next Da Vinci! So, let’s get right into it:

1. Create Your Storybook

Storybooks as creative holiday homework for nursery class

We all have heard stories. We have loved them and adored them. So why not give our students a chance to write one?  After the students submit their storybooks, you can review their stories and give personalised feedback. Such feedback addresses each student’s individual needs, strengths, and areas for improvement. This fosters a student-centric learning environment.  Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

2. Make Your Own Board Game

Holiday homework to make your own board game

Do you remember the joy of gathering around a table, rolling a dice, and playing Snakes & Ladders? As kids and even as adults, many of us love spending our time playing board games.  Now, picture becoming the teacher that integrates school homework with a board game! Students can design board games and incorporate artistic elements into their theme, board layout, cards, etc. They can become architects of fun and learning!

Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

3. Construct a Birdhouse

Summer vacation holiday homework to create a birdhouse

Now, let’s tap into the sweet nostalgia of DIY(Do it Yourself) Projects. It could be something as simple as bedsheet forts or something a little more complex like a birdhouse 🙂 Won’t it be wonderful to watch your students feel a sense of accomplishment when they build their own handmade creations?  Let’s focus on the idea of constructing a birdhouse. By assigning students this homework, you’ll additionally be encouraging kinesthetic learning . 

Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely: 

Students love spending their time outdoors. Assigning school homework that requires them to be outside is a big plus! It will also help them apply what’s taught in class in real-life situations and promote active learning.

4. Participate in a Scavenger Hunt

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Everyone loves a good old mystery! Give your students the chance to be modern-day ‘Sherlock Holmes’ as they set out on scavenger hunts.  Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

5. Maintain a Physical Activity Journal

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In this digital age, where mobile and laptop screens often dominate, the majority of the students lead sedentary lifestyles. School homework which encourages physical activity, can be a game-changer! And what better than maintaining a physical activity journal that helps with it? Additionally, it will also promote the healthy habit of having an active lifestyle among students.  Getting students to journal can seem tough, but with the right motivation & incentives, it can be done. Additionally, this can also be a fun summer holiday homework, where students can keep track of their activities all summer! Encourage them to document their daily exercise triumphs. Push them to go beyond their own records! Ask them to explore science concepts- BMI, heart and pulse rates, diet, and nutrition! Once you do this, exercise will not just be about breaking a sweat anymore. It will also be something that incorporates learning! Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

6. Conduct a Survey at a Local Supermarket

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This outdoor activity is an extremely fun option for school homework. Most kids love running through the different aisles in a supermarket. Introducing a concept like surveys here gives them a chance to do some ‘real-life’ work and also provides much-needed relief to their parents!  Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely: 

In the age of tech-savvy students, we often find parents complaining about the excess screen time with their kids. But what if you could harness the untapped potential in technology? Today's kids are already immersed in the digital world, so why not tap into their enthusiasm and merge it with learning?  Let’s look at some innovative methods of assigning digital activities for school homework:

7. Record a Virtual Job Application

Homework for classes 9 to 12 related to career opportunities

This can be a fun homework assignment for students of all grades. One thing that we often forget as teachers is that school is not just about the present; it's also about the future. But often, we don’t discuss the future. This results in students being almost lost when it comes to their future career opportunities.  This is exactly where this school homework activity helps. Assigning school homework related to professions is a great chance for students to explore their career options. This, in turn, will help them be better prepared for life after school.  Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

8. Participate in Online Collaborative Projects

Online collaboration projects as holiday homework

Online projects are a catalyst for active learning and student engagement. They can be a tool for you to create a dynamic learning environment that goes beyond traditional classroom boundaries. Additionally, these activities enhance digital literacy and empower students to leverage technology for learning. Working on online collaborative projects will also help students learn how to function together as a team. This is something that also prepares them for life beyond school, where it’s crucial to learn to work together.

9. Virtual Cultural Exchange

Using cultural exchange as holiday homework

Cultural exchange events open doors to new horizons, offering students a unique chance to explore diverse cultures. By immersing them in new traditions, you develop acceptance, and empathy in your students. You give them a chance to have a broad and more inclusive perspective of the world. Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

Game-based school homework is one of the best ways to engage your students. Integrating learning within games creates a powerful synergy where education and entertainment merge seamlessly.  It’s time to tap into your students’ natural love for games and leverage it!

10. Use Minecraft as a Learning Tool

Summer vacation holiday homework using games

Ah, Minecraft! A name that brings back memories of endless adventures in pixelated landscapes. It’s a game that is a nostalgic reminder of our childhood.  But did you know that Minecraft can be more than just a game? It can be a powerful learning tool to level up the educational experience of your students.  💡Learn how to leverage Minecraft to make your classrooms more engaging! Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

11. Encourage Role-Playing Games

Using roleplay as creative holiday homework idea

Lights, camera, action! Role-playing games(RPGs) let students step into the shoes of a character and bring lessons to life. Even though RPGs are not typically classified as games, their unique blend of learning and fun makes them ideal for educational purposes.  You can assign students to act out roleplays based on a historical event, scientific concept or work of literature. They can develop characters, write dialogues, and present this to the class. Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

12. Online Challenges

Online coding as holiday homework design idea

You can introduce online challenges like coding of varying difficulties for different grade levels. Platforms like Scratch or Code.org can be helpful for this purpose. Coding challenges offer hands-on experience to students. It allows them to practice coding concepts and algorithms in a practical and engaging manner.  Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

In today's competitive world, students who embrace innovative thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset stand out. As a teacher, you can nurture these qualities in your students via thought-provoking school homework. Such assignments can ignite students' passion for problem-solving, creative thinking, and strategic planning. Let’s look at some of the ideas below.

13. Pitch Your Business Idea

Holiday homework idea of practising a business pitch

Have you watched shows like Shark Tank or Billion Dollar Buyer? Have you been completely captivated by the business pitches on these shows? Now, imagine doing the same for your students— unleashing their entrepreneurial spirit. It’s time to bring the hustle of the business world into your classrooms! Encourage students to develop a business idea and create a persuasive pitch. They should research their target market, competitors, and unique selling points. In fact, students can present their pitch using multimedia tools, such as slides or videos, highlighting the problem they're solving and the value their business brings. Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

14. Design a Mobile App

School homework idea to design mobile apps

Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. Think about the countless hours that you spend on your smartphone, exploring different apps that make your life easier. This is a practice growing like fire amongst kids as well and is cause for serious concern! What if they spend time on their phone and learn at the same time? This homework assignment encourages students to apply their creativity and technical skills to develop a concept for a mobile application. Additionally, you can also assign this as a holiday homework assignment and let students go wild with learning during summer! Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

*Technologies like designing mobile applications can be too complex for the primary school. Hence, we focus on this idea only for middle and high school students.

15. Set up a Stall at the School Fair

School homework idea of setting up a stall at fair

This homework acts as an Introduction to Business 101 class for students of all grade levels. Students get to decide what stall to put up, then work on the logistics and finally manage the stall and finances on D-Day. This will teach students real-world skills and give them a feeling of ownership. Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely: 

Grade-Specific Tips to follow while Preparing School Homework ‍

1. primary school students ‍.

  • Keep it Interactive and Hands-on Younger children thrive on tactile and interactive experiences. Incorporate more of arts and crafts, storytelling, etc., to make homework enjoyable for them.
  • Use Visuals Vibrant colours will capture their attention and make tasks visually appealing.
  • Keep it Short Primary school students have limited attention spans. Give them small tasks that they can accomplish in a limited timeframe. ‍

2. Middle School students ‍

  • Offer More Choices Middle schoolers are often teenagers already on the precipice of changes beyond their control. They will appreciate having some control over their learning. Allow them to choose topics or formats that align with their interests.
  • Incorporate Technology Middle school students are often technologically savvy. Utilise online resources, interactive platforms, and digital tools to make homework more engaging and relevant to their interests.
  • Encourage Independent Research Foster their curiosity by assigning research-based projects. Encourage them to explore various sources and present their findings in creative ways. ‍

3. High School Students ‍

  • Encourage Critical Thinking and Analysis High schoolers are capable of higher-order thinking skills. Assign tasks that require critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Encourage Self-expression Offer creative assignments that allow them to express their thoughts, opinions and ideas. Remember that they are young adults finding their voice in a loud world. Encourage them to write essays, create multimedia presentations, or engage in spirited debates.
  • Push for Practical Application Assign tasks that connect to real-world situations, allowing them to see the relevance and importance of their learning. ‍

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In a world where school homework is generally met with students’ whining, you can use these approaches to turn it into a gateway for innovation! By infusing ideas such as game-based learning, digital activities, and arts and crafts, you can help students engage with school homework meaningfully. This will foster a lifelong love for learning among your students, ultimately helping them succeed in and beyond the classroom. Want a short compilation of all the amazing school homework ideas? Click the button below

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60 Free Holiday Printables for Kids

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Table of Contents

  • 1 Free Thanksgiving Activities
  • 2 Christmas Math Activities
  • 3 Free Christmas Literacy Activities
  • 4 Free Christmas Coloring Pages
  • 5 Teacher Resources
  • 6 Free Hanukkah Worksheets
  • 7 Free New Years Printables
  • 8 Free Gingerbread Activities
  • 9 Get Your Free Holiday Printables for Kids

Wrap up Thanksgiving, and get ready December with these 60 free holiday printables for kids. 

Young children, in preK, kindergarten, and first grade, will agree these activities are a great way to keep learning furn.  

Myself, and 42 educators, have come together to give you these amazing free printables. 

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A special thanks to Alexa from Perfectly Purple Classroom for putting all of these freebies into one bundle for you.  

Here, you will find lists of printables for your Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Hanukah, and Gingerbread Man lesson plans. 

At the bottom of the post , you will see a link to get the Free Bundle.  Enjoy!

Free Thanksgiving Activities

  • What I Did on Turkey Day Writing & Drawing Activity by Perfectly Purple Classroom
  • I am Thankful For Writing Activity created by Love Teaching Preschool
  • Free Scarecrow Build a Poem created by The Little Learning Corner (see the video below for a demonstration on these fun, engaging, Build a Poems)

Christmas Math Activities

  • Winter Holiday Centers Activities created by Perfectly Purple Classroom
  • Tree Top Numbers created by The Prek Day
  • Decorate the Tree & Count to Three Seesaw Activity by Easy as ABCD
  • Christmas Count & Cover created by Pencils in Pre k
  • Christmas Wreathe Number Hunt created by Pre to the K
  • Shape Santa Sort created by A Sunny Day in First Grade
  • Candy Cane Counting Emergent Reader created by Teacher of Superheroes
  • Feed Santa Number Game created by Teaching Pre k
  • Tree Playdoh Number Task Cards created by Create 25
  • Ornament Number Writing #1 10 created by Easy as ABCD
  • Ornament Symmetry Coloring Page created by The Chatty Kinder
  • Christmas Number Puzzles #1 10 created by From Plan to Play
  • Christmas Roll, Count, & Color created by Sue’s Snazzy Classroom
  • Shape Sort created by Live Laugh I Love Kindergarten
  • Rudolph’s Lights Count & Color created by Glitter Glue and Pre k Too
  • Holiday Sweets Roll & Find Number Dice Game created by Miss Nicole at Home
  • Santa’s Countdown to Christmas created by The Exceptional Playground

Free Christmas Literacy Activities

  • Letters to Santa Templates created by Perfectly Purple Classroom
  • Letter Number Ornaments created by Perfectly Purple Classroom
  • Christmas CVC Word Sensory Bin created by Literacy with Littles
  • Letter and Number Matching created by Perfectly Preschool
  • Christmas Long A & Short A Sort created by A Sunny Day in First Grade
  • Holiday Sight Word Sentences created by A is for Apples
  • Dear Santa Letter Template created by Running Turtle Resources
  • Holiday Light Writing & Drawing Templates created by Positively Bright
  • Christmas Beginning Sounds Write the Room created by Espresso Little Minds
  • Elf Application created by Taylor Made Pre k Teacher
  • Christmas Sight Word Game created by Kathleen’s Kindergarten
  • Letters to Santa English & Spanish created by Love Teaching Preschool
  • Christmas Alphabet Puzzles created by KC Kindergarten
  • Holidays Around the World Flippy Flap created by Big Ideas for Little Hands
  • Snowflake Name Craft created by Running Turtle Resources
  • Christmas Bingo created by Miss Karley’s Classroom

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Free Christmas Coloring Pages

  • Holiday Color Matching Worksheets created by Perfectly Purple Classroom
  • Ornament Color Match Boom Cards created by Play Create Learn
  • Christmas Color Sorting File Folder Activity created by Teacher of Superheroes

Teacher Resources

  • Holiday Bulletin Board Letters created by Kre8tive Klassroom
  • Holiday Questionnaire created by The Alternative Way to Prek
  • Desk Pet Winter Homes created by Your Everyday Teacher
  • Christmas Advent Calendar created by Play Create Learn
  • Holidays Around the World One Step Directions created by Latte Fun in Pre-k

Free Hanukkah Worksheets

  • Hanukkah Word Wall Cards created by Engaging Early Learners
  • Hanukkah Review Worksheet created by Engaging Early Learners
  • Wishlist Writing for Hanukkah created by A is for Apples
  • Menorah Counting to 5 Worksheet created by Easy as ABCD
  • Hanukkah Craft with Visual Directions created by Simply Visual
  • Dreidel Number Race & Trace created by AC from AZ

Free New Years Printables

  • New Year Activity Pack created by Perfectly Purple Classroom
  • Happy New Year Crowns created by Perfectly Purple Classroom
  • Happy New Year Coloring Pages created by Engaging Early Learners
  • New Years Sight Word Sentences created by A is for Apples
  • Craft with Visual Directions for the New Year created by Simply Visual
  • New Year Mini Flippy Flap Books created by Big Ideas for Little Hands
  • New Year Digital Interactive Notebook created by Big Ideas for Little Hands

If you are interested in more fun, engaging, New Years activities, be sure to check out the link at the end of this blog post.  Also, the video below demonstrates the kids doing the New Years Build-a-Poem activity . 

Free Gingerbread Activities

  • Gingerbread House Writing Craftivity created by Literacy with Littles
  • Word Wall Gingerbread Man created by Teaching Future Leaders
  • Gingerbread Button Counting #0 10 created by Mrs. Jackson’s Little Learners
  • Gingerbread Ten Frame Mats created by The Chatty Kinder
  • Counting Frames with Gingerbread Man created by Pink Polka Dots and Pre k
  • Gumdrops and Gingerbread Patterns Reader created by Up and Away in Pre k
  • Gingerbread Counting 10 & 20 Frames created by Little Journeys in Pre k and K
  • Christmas Ornament 2 D Shape Clipart created by Little Bunnies Designs
  • Christmas Counting Presents #0 10 created by Little Bunnies Designs
  • Rainbow Chimneys with & without Santa created by Little Bunnies Designs

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Get Your Free Holiday Printables for Kids

You can access your free Winter Holiday Bundle, HERE.  

When you download the bundle, you will see several pages of “Meet the Authors”, followed by lists similar to the ones above. 

Click on any or all of the resources you’d like, and print from there.  Enjoy!  Thanks for stopping by!

Before you go, here are more posts you’ll enjoy:

25 Free Christmas Kindergarten Worksheets

35 New Years Crafts for Kids

15 Fun Winter Poems for Kids

Free Holiday Printables for Kids

I love this bundle…thank you, thank you, thank you! I was disappointed that the NYE bundle by purple classroom had the date 2018 on it, I would have liked to use it with my class. It’s so cute

Thanks so much, Laura. I’m happy you love it! I’m sure, Alexa from the Perfectly Purple Classroom, will see this and update her section.

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How to Do Your Homework During the Holidays

Last Updated: January 5, 2022 References

This article was co-authored by Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed. . Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 50,005 times.

Sometimes, even if you are done with exams for the academic term, you end up with homework during your school holiday. Whether you are making up work, preparing for a new class, or simply already have to start working on next term, it is possible to get your homework done during your holiday and still enjoy your free time. All you need to do is set a schedule, designate a space to study, and stick to your plan—we'll show you how!

Organizing Your Time

Step 1 Prioritize your work.

  • Try setting aside consistent times for certain subjects every day. For example, if you know you will have time in the afternoon, set aside a block from 2pm to 4pm to work on your homework.
  • If you need to work on multiple subjects over the holidays, alternate your study time from day to day. You may want to work on your history homework on Mondays and Wednesdays, and your maths work on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Use a personal planner or calendar to mark down your study times, and write what assignments you want to work on for each day.

Step 3 Set aside non-school time.

  • Studying distracted can actually make it more difficult to learn and retain information. When you designate no-study time, it’s important to stick to it so that you don’t miss vital steps or information in your school work.

Setting Up Your Space

Step 1 Prepare your materials.

  • If you are traveling and you forget something, it may be difficult or expensive to get a replacement on the go.
  • To avoid missing anything, look at each assignment before you leave and make a checklist of what materials you need to complete that assignment. Go through the checklist and make sure you have packed everything you need to take with you before you leave school.

Step 2 Set an alarm.

  • If you carry a phone or tablet with you regularly, set reminders on your digital calendar so that you get instant notifications.
  • If you use a planner, write reminders down there as well, so that you know what you expect to do and when you expect to do it.

Step 3 Designate a study space.

  • Clear your study space of all distractions. If you work at a desk, for example, make sure that only your computer, your notebook, your school books, and materials relevant to your studies are set up.
  • Make the space more comfortable by providing yourself with comfortable seating, good lighting, and accoutrements such a blanket that may help you feel more relaxed in your space.

Working On Your Homework

Step 1 Get rid of online distractions.

  • Apps like Freedom and LeechBlock allow users to temporarily block certain sites or set whole blocks of time where the internet is inaccessible.
  • Tools such as FocusWriter and Focus Booster are designed to help you track your time to accomplish specific tasks.

Step 2 Take breaks.

  • Taking occasional breaks has been found to improve attention and potentially make your overall studying more effective. [7] X Research source Even if you are focused on an assignment, try to include breaks to keep from overworking yourself.

Step 3 Study on vacation.

  • Do try to avoid packing schoolwork into times that won’t properly allow you to focus, such as on a tour or during a family get-together. Save the school work for designated study time or your leisure time.
  • Make sure your environment is compatible for the work you need to do. For example, avoid bringing your computer or scientific calculator to a beach setting, which could damage such equipment.

Step 4 Check your work.

  • If possible, save any editing for a time when you are not on a trip or dealing with family visits. Find a low-stress point in your holiday where you can go over the work you’ve done thus far.
  • See if any of your peers would be interested in exchanging assignments and peer editing. Arrange it with a friend before you leave school, and set exchange deadlines for the two of you.

Expert Q&A

Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.

  • Do not save all of your homework for the last day of your holiday. This makes it more likely that you will not get all of your work done on time and at a satisfactory level. Thanks Helpful 10 Not Helpful 0
  • Let your friends and family know your planned study schedule so that they can plan not to disturb you during those times. Thanks Helpful 9 Not Helpful 1
  • Make sure you have a way to contact your teacher, such as their email address, in case you have any questions that arise while you are away from school. Thanks Helpful 8 Not Helpful 0

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  • ↑ https://psychcentral.com/news/2011/02/09/taking-breaks-found-to-improve-attention/23329.html
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Free pdf holiday math worksheets for k–6 (winter & christmas), by: jeff todd.

As the holidays approach it’s always nice to come up with some themed problems for your students to solve in math class. I’m excited to offer these sets of holiday math worksheets organized by grade level. These are great problems from the Sadlier archives that contain strong math content. While they are organized by grade level, you could use these printable holiday math worksheets across grades to differentiate for the various ability levels in your math class.

As the holidays approach it’s always nice to come up with some themed problems for your students to solve in math class. I’m excited to offer these sets of holiday math worksheets organized by grade level. These are great problems from the Sadlier archives that contain strong math content. While they are organized by grade level, you could use these printable holiday math worksheets across grades to differentiate for the various ability levels in your math class.

Holiday & Christmas Math Worksheets

The problems represent a number of themes from the holiday season: snowmen, reindeer, decorations, holiday snacks, jingle bells and sleigh rides, bells, mistletoe, garland, bows, ornaments, poinsettias, toy workshops and even football!

Please find below a brief description of each of the free downloads .

Holiday & Christmas Math Problems for Grades K–2

Kindergarten: Addition and subtraction within ten is the subject using snowmen, reindeer, gingerbread men and bells.

Grade 1: Counting on and the relationship between addition and subtraction within 100 including comparing numbers are used to solve problems about a sleigh ride, decorating the tree with ornaments and jingle bells. A great opportunity to sing the song!

Grade 2: Of course we are starting to get into bigger numbers here and using more than one operation in a problem. Arrays using addition set a foundation for multiplication concepts. Students can discuss Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker , gingerbread cookies and a holiday train ride.

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Holiday & Christmas Math Problems for Grades 3 and 4

Grade 3: Students are using, arrays, multiplication patterns to solve problems about mistletoe, garland, bows and poinsettias.

Grade 4: Students take a trip to the holiday museum and solve problems about reindeer and ornaments using the topics of multiplicative comparisons, equations with a variable, and estimation.

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Holiday & Christmas Math Problems for Grades 5 and 6

Grade 5: Peppermint cookies and gingerbread houses provide the backdrop for problems about multi-digit multiplication, single digit division, and decimals.

Grade 6: A toy workshop and holiday football are the context for multi-step problems with fractions, decimals, common multiples as well as equations and inequalities.

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These free holiday downloads are great for students at each grade level or can be used to differentiate for the different ability levels of students within your class. Download them all to use in the classroom and then spread some holiday cheer and share with co-workers at each grade level!

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Download, personalize & print, cover page designs for summer holiday homework.

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Schools are the institutes that transform pebbles into ornaments and shape raw minds to think about creativity and wonders. Children seek primary knowledge at nearby schools and are guided in a particular direction for choosing a career or field of choice. Every school follows a set of curricula that helps them stay on track.

Every school gives summer holidays of 2 to 3 months every year so that children can stay at home and avoid the heat. Students are responsible for completing assigned holiday homework so that they do not forget their course during vacations. Summer holiday homework is assigned to every student and is collected by the school when students return after the holidays. Homework is prepared by the school administration and is based on the course of upcoming classes for every student.

The cover page, also known as the title page, is the first page of any document. It provides details about the writer and the topic of the document. It is generally a part of every document and greatly influences the chances of reading that document. Summer holiday homework cover pages are bright and full of colors to draw the attention of kids and make it a fun activity for them. Homework does not only include coursework; it also includes puzzles and other fun activities for the kids.

The design of cover pages changes from grade to grade because lower-grade kids are not burdened with a lot of homework, so their task is mostly enjoyable and basic. Cover pages are designed by art teachers who take inspiration from the internet and incorporate several pieces of art to form a cover design. Many art teachers are creative and try to include designs related to homework to develop the interest of the children.

Some of the tricks for designing cover pages are given below:

  • Different designs of cover pages may include colorful images of books, pencils, and other study material to focus on studies.
  • Students in lower grades enjoy easy homework with relaxing exercises, while students in higher grades are assigned tough work.
  • As compared to the homework, cover pages are full of colors and images that attract kids.
  • Images on the cover design signify the contents of homework and allow children to enjoy it.
  • Many designs include black-and-white images and ask children to color these images with the colors of their choice, thus giving them the freedom to design them themselves.
  • Cover pages provide details about the grade and contents of the homework within the document.

Every part of an official document is crucial and should be designed with the utmost care. Cover pages are unusually designed to provide basic details about the document without opening it. Furthermore, the significance of homework cover page designs can be evaluated from the following points:

  • Diverse cover pages attract students to also remember their school tasks while enjoying vacations.
  • It helps parents engage their children with homework.
  • Creative designs of cover pages allow students to be creative and act as inspiration
  • The contents mentioned on the cover pages allow parents to decide if their children need extra help completing homework.

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