Non-Christmas Themes for December
December can be a tricky month is your program or the children in your class don’t celebrate Christmas. There are so many ideas and activities that support the Christmas season that it can be really hard to find other relevant topics. It can also feel a little strange to completely ignore what seems to consume the rest of the world for a whole month. No worries, I’ve got some ways for you to make December fun and easy! Here are some themes to consider for the month of December if you don’t celebrate Christmas in the classroom.
- Snow
- Bells
- Peppermint
- Penguins
- Polar Bears
- Cold climates
- Ice
- Winter clothing
- Ways to stay warm
- Winter plant life
- Hot chocolate
- Cookie traditions from around the world
The great thing about the month of December is that it’s typically pretty short due to holiday breaks (even if your program doesn’t celebrate, it’s still likely to take a bit of time off!), so a few of these themes will fill your lesson plans quickly!