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Find timely classroom resources for teaching and learning throughout December. Explore seasonal activities, holidays and cultural observances, current events, year-end reflection, and instructional ideas that connect December topics with meaningful learning across subjects and grade levels.

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Latest December Resources from Newsela

Content Calendar

November 1, 2026

December Formative Daily Activity Calendar

Content Calendar

November 1, 2026

December Newsela Daily Content Calendar

October 12, 2026

Formative Winter Holiday Toolkit

Latest December Blogs from Newsela

A person uses a lit candle to light a Hanukkah menorah surrounded by traditional holiday foods, including jelly doughnuts and decorated cookies.

November 4, 2026

Hanukkah Activities for ELA, Social Studies, and STEM

A student wearing a blue winter coat and gray knit hat blows snow from their mittens into the air on a snowy winter day.

November 4, 2026

32 Holiday Activities for Students This Winter

A close-up, golden-toned image of an antique clock face with Roman numerals, where the hands are positioned near midnight, symbolizing the transition into the New Year and a final countdown.

November 30, 2025

The Final Countdown: 9 New Year Activities for Students

Browse All December Resources

Content Calendar

November 1, 2026

December Formative Daily Activity Calendar

Content Calendar

November 1, 2026

December Newsela Daily Content Calendar

October 12, 2026

Formative Winter Holiday Toolkit

October 12, 2026

Newsela Winter Holiday Toolkit

Browse All December Blogs

A person uses a lit candle to light a Hanukkah menorah surrounded by traditional holiday foods, including jelly doughnuts and decorated cookies.

November 4, 2026

Hanukkah Activities for ELA, Social Studies, and STEM

A student wearing a blue winter coat and gray knit hat blows snow from their mittens into the air on a snowy winter day.

November 4, 2026

32 Holiday Activities for Students This Winter

A close-up, golden-toned image of an antique clock face with Roman numerals, where the hands are positioned near midnight, symbolizing the transition into the New Year and a final countdown.

November 30, 2025

The Final Countdown: 9 New Year Activities for Students

A close-up of a traditional Kwanzaa display featuring the Kinara (seven candles), Mazoa (fruit and vegetables), and Muhindi (corn), set on a table with a family celebrating in the blurred background.

November 26, 2025

Explore Cultural Holidays With Kwanzaa Activities

A joyful family photo showing a laughing father, a smiling mother, and their young daughter hugging the father from behind. They are celebrating in a warm living room with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.

November 25, 2025

Merry and Bright: Christmas Activities for School

A black and white photo of a person wearing a winter coat, hat, scarf, and backpack, standing on a snowy path with their arms outstretched in celebration, viewed from behind.

November 21, 2025

Welcome a New Season With 9 Winter Solstice Activities