Who doesn’t love a Cyber Monday sale? We sure do! This post shares a list of the most popular teaching resources teachers scoop up during this TPT sale. Read all about them below!
10 Popular Resources for the TPT Sale
Below are the most popular resources for this TPT sale!
1. Gingerbread in Disguise Project
The month of December is a tricky one in the classroom. The students often have “sugarplums dancing in their heads” and their excitement for the upcoming holidays creates lots of energy. Because the December holidays are a religious event for many, it is not uncommon for some families, or even an entire school district, to request that specific holidays not be mentioned in the classroom.
The perfect solution for channeling all that energy in a positive and effective way without mentioning any one holiday is gingerbread! It’s fun. It’s festive. It makes the kids excited and engaged. But, in no way is it officially tied into a specific holiday.
Check out the Gingerbread in Disguise Project below!
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2. Gingerbread House for Sale Project
Another fun and festive gingerbread teaching resource for December is this Gingerbread House for Sale Project. Learn more about it below!
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3. Comparing Gingerbread Stories Unit
This Comparing Gingerbread Stories Unit is another quality gingerbread resource for the month of December. Learn all about it below!
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4. Holiday Gifts for Parents
Every December, I would struggle to come up with an idea for parent gifts from students. I needed something that didn’t take hours to create, break the bank, or be too challenging for students to create themselves. In addition, many of my students came from non-traditional homes and needed to create more than one gift as a result. Finally, I needed to come up with something that wasn’t holiday-specific because not all of my students celebrated the same December holiday. Ultimately, I came up with Family Dinner Conversation Starters Project! Learn more about this holiday gift for students’ families below!
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5. Holidays Around the World Unit
December is the perfect time for a holidays around the world unit. It gives students the opportunity to explore a variety of cultures and traditions in other countries (as well as their own). The experiences help them identify the similarities and differences, so they can grow a deeper level of appreciation and respect for others. They are doing this important work while practicing grade level concepts and skills. Check out the Holidays Around the World Unit below!
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6. Emergency Sub Plans
Emergency sub plans are really popular this time of year. You might get sick from the never ending cycle of cold and flu viruses that are spreading through your classroom like wild fire or maybe you just need an extra day to catch up on holiday shopping while avoiding the weekend crowds. Download this set of emergency sub plans and enjoy a day off without the stress of having to put together sub plans last minute!
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7. New Years Writing Project
When you and your elementary students return from the new year holiday, it’s a great time to reflect on the previous year and set goals for the upcoming year. Many elementary teachers choose to tie in growth mindset as well. These new year writing and craft activities are a great resource to complement these discussions. Learn more about this New Year’s Writing Resource below!
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8. Snowmen at Night Writing Project
This Snowmen at Night Writing and Craft Project is based on the children’s book, Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner. If you haven’t already read this picture book, then you are in for a treat! Snowmen at Night is one of my favorite winter read alouds! Although I used the resource in conjunction with the book, some teachers choose to use the resource by itself as a creative writing project. You can choose what works best for you and your students! Learn more about the Snowmen at Night resource I created based on this winter story below!
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9. December Color by Code Activities
These December Color by Code Activities are perfect for the weeks leading up to winter break. Keep these activities prepped and ready on your desk so you can pull them out at a moment’s notice. Learn more about them below!
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10. Reindeer Research Project
This Reindeer Research Project is a great way to get your students excited about informational writing during the month of December. Whether you are looking for simple reindeer activities or are conducting a comprehensive research and writing reindeer unit where students are learning all about reindeer, this resource includes what you need to successfully achieve your goal in your classroom. Learn more about it below!
In closing, we hope you found this list of resources that are popular during the TPT sale helpful!
