20 Christmas & New Year Writing Prompts | Printable PDF

20 Christmas & New Year Writing Prompts – Inspire your students with 20 creative winter writing prompts, complete with rubrics and fun classroom games!

Designed for American teachers of grades 3-8, 'Arctic Quill' offers a refreshing set of original writing activities that blend creativity with academic standards. Teachers often find it challenging to locate engaging, non-commercial Christmas activities that effectively integrate writing and play without extensive preparation. This product addresses that need.

Inside, you'll discover 20 winter and New Year-themed writing prompts, 4 CCSS-aligned rubrics, 3 lined worksheets adorned with charming SVG illustrations, and 2 interactive classroom games that encourage collaboration and fun. These resources not only foster students' writing skills but also add festive cheer to the classroom atmosphere.

What's included

• 12 narrative and persuasive writing prompts with winter and New Year themes
• 4 CCSS-aligned 4-point rubrics (W.3.3, W.4.1, etc.)
• 3 lined worksheets featuring engaging SVG illustrations
• 2 interactive classroom games (Winter Station Rotation + Dice Writing Game)
• Teacher's guide and New Year reflection sheet
• 8-page PDF (A4 + US Letter)

Who it's for

• American teachers of grades 3-8
• Anyone who prefers planning on paper

Good to know

• Printable PDF format, suitable for A4 and US Letter sizes
• Ideal for grades 3-8
• Includes detailed teacher's guide for implementation
• Not professional advice; check local guidelines for CCSS alignment

Format

Instant digital download: one ZIP file with PDF files (PDF in A4 and US Letter). You also get the download link by email.

Personal-use licence. Instant download after checkout.