Bring holiday cheer into your classroom with this fun and low-prep Christmas craft and descriptive writing activity! Perfect for elementary students, ESL/EFL learners, and early writers, this festive “Decorate Your Sleigh” contest combines creativity, writing, and holiday excitement. Students will design their own sleigh, write a short descriptive piece, and then vote for their favorite sleigh using the included ballot slips.
This activity encourages creative writing, vocabulary development, and descriptive language practice. It’s ideal for classrooms that want to celebrate the season with an educational twist. Students with limited English skills benefit from the scaffolded writing prompts and simple templates, making it a great option for ESL, ELL, and EFL instruction.
What’s Included:
- Reindeer & Sleigh topper to color, cut out, and attach to the writing page
- Writing prompt: “Name and Describe your Sleigh”
- 2 writing templates (lined and unlined for flexibility)
- Student-friendly directions included on the writing page
- Ballot slips for a fun classroom sleigh contest
This craftivity is easy to prep and perfect for a holiday bulletin board display, writing center, or class party. Simply print, distribute, and let students create colorful sleighs while practicing descriptive writing skills.
Pair It With:
For more holiday fun, pair this with our Christmas Vocabulary Games Bundle for a complete Christmas writing and vocabulary practice set.
Also Available on TpT
This Christmas Sleigh Writing Activity is also available on Teachers Pay Teachers .