Celebrate the joy of the winter season while helping students build meaningful classroom connections!
 
Classroom Connections: Winter Holidays Edition is a fun, no-prep classroom activity that encourages students to discover what they have in common through winter and holiday-themed categories. As students share their ideas, they'll practice communication, active listening, and social skills while strengthening your classroom community.
 
Students begin by thinking of three answers for each seasonal category. Then, as classmates take turns sharing their responses, students record a connection each time someone has a matching answer. It's a simple, engaging activity that promotes participation, encourages conversation, and helps students appreciate both their similarities and unique experiences.
 
Designed to celebrate the excitement of the winter season, this activity focuses on cozy winter traditions, seasonal fun, and togetherness, making it appropriate for diverse elementary classrooms.
 
What's Included
1 printable black-and-white PDF worksheet
Student-friendly directions
Winter and holiday-themed categories
No prep—just print and play!
 
How to Play
Students think of three answers for each category.
They write their responses on the worksheet.
Students take turns sharing their answers with the class.
Every time a classmate shares the same answer, students record a connection.
The student who makes the most classroom connections wins!
 
Perfect For
Winter classroom activities
Holiday classroom activities
December activities
Classroom community building
Morning meeting
Brain breaks
ESL, EFL and ELL classes
Early finishers
Fast finishers
Whole-class discussions
Small group activities
Substitute teacher plans
 
Skills Developed
Speaking and listening
Communication
Active listening
Critical thinking
Social skills
Student engagement
Classroom community
 
This printable activity brings students together through conversations about winter traditions, favorite seasonal activities, cozy moments, and acts of kindness. It's a wonderful way to encourage respectful sharing, celebrate the season, and build a welcoming classroom community before winter break.
 
Grade Levels: 3–6
File Type: Printable Black-and-White PDF (1 page)
 
This resource is part of the Classroom Connections series, a collection of seasonal community-building activities designed to help students strengthen friendships, improve communication skills, and create positive classroom connections all year long.